Worship Service, November 28, - Updated, First Sunday of Advent

Updated version of worship service for November 28, 2021. Has improved audio.
ORDER FOR WORSHIP

Theme: “Coming Home”


GATHERING

Prelude“Now Thank We All Our God”Tom Ajack, guitar
Introit for Stewardship“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”Chancel Choir and Tower Bells
Congregation is invited to sing as directed.Red Book 211, verse 1
Lighting the Advent CandleRev. Greta Hietpas and Isabell Ross
Anthem"Of the Father’s Love Begotten”Chancel Choir and Tower Bells
Call to WorshipSharon Bloss
*Hymn "God Almighty, We Are Waiting”Green Book 3047
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response“Lo, How a Rose”John Sheaffer, organ

THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture“Thy Word”by Michael W. Smith
Gospel ReadingLuke 21:25-36 (NRSV)Reader: Sarah Meyrose
Contemporary Message“The Kingdom of God Is Near”Rev. Greta Hietpas

RESPONSE
Ministry Moment Sharon Bloss
Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “View the Present through the Promise” Green Book 3048, verses 1, 3
*Benediction.,
Postlude“People Look East” John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.)
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Malachi 3:1-4 and Luke 3:1-6.