December 5, 2021, Second Sunday of Advent

Dec 5, 2021 • Reverend Susan Bresser

ORDER FOR WORSHIP
Theme: “Coming Home”
GATHERING
Prelude “How Far is it to Bethlehem” Tom Ajack, guitar
traditional by Mark Hayes
Introit “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Tower Bells
Red Book 211, verse 1
Lighting the Advent Candle Rev. Greta Hietpas and Layla Jones
*Hymn “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Red Book 196, verse 1
*Call to Worship Rev. Susan Bresser
*Hymn “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Red Book 196, verse 2
Call to Reconciliation
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Musical Response “What Feast of Love” Green Book 3170, verses 1,2
THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture “Thy Word” by Michael W. Smith
The Epistle Reading Luke 3:1-6 (NRSV) Reader: Veronica Radowicz
Contemporary Message “Home is Where the Heart is” Rev. Susan Bresser
RESPONSE
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Musical Response “What Feast of Love” Green Book 3170, verse 3
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
*Hymn “Shout to the North” Green Book 3042
*Benediction Rev. Susan Bresser
Postlude “O Blessed Emmanuel” John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.) by Johann Sebastian Bach
* Indicates standing, if able
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Zephaniah 3:14-20.
Flowers Doated by: Tim Sears