November 29, 2020 First Sunday of Advent
Welcome
Prelude “Prelude for Advent” Carlo Andrea Gambini
Call to Worship Kasey P. Lindsay and Matthew Fochtman
Give ear to us, O Shepherd of Israel,
You lead us like a flock!
Restore us, O God; let your face shine.
Stir up your might, and come and save us!
Opening Prayer
Creator of the world, you are the potter, we are the clay, and you form us in your image. Shape our spirits by Christ's transforming power, that as one people we may live out your compassion and justice, whole and sound in the realm of your peace. Amen.
Opening Hymn "People Look East" #202
Lighting the Advent Candle The Bolin Family
Response “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” #211 v. 1
Prayer Before the Word Kay Bolin
First Lesson Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Children’s Time Kasey P. Lindsay
Gospel: Mark 13:24-37
Message “Repent and Re-mold” Pastor Gilbert Stones
Hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” #382
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Interlude
The Lord’s Prayer Patti James
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Offering [Click here to go to online giving]
Offertory "Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying" arr. Thomas Chesterton
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" #196
Benediction
Join us on Zoom at 11:00 a.m. for fellowship.
Song of Blessing: “Shalom to You” Jora Landis
Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers
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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible
Barbara Hoff - Organ and Piano
Jora Landis - Vocal
Kasey P. Lindsay - Children’s Time
Kay Bolin - Reader
Kasey P. Lindsay and Matthew Fochtman, Patti James - Liturgy
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editing
Rich Bolin - Music Coordinator and camera work
children's time
There are so many parts to being a Christian and living a Christian life that sometimes we aren't quite clear
on what every piece of worship means and why it's used in our services.
This week we light the first candle of the Advent Wreath, but what does it all mean?