Worship Service December 19- Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2021Fourth Sunday of Advent
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
Theme: “Coming Home”
GATHERING
Prelude“What Child is This”Tom Ajack, guitar
Introit for Stewardship“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”Tower Bells
Congregation is invited to sing as directed.Red Book 211, verse 1
Lighting the Advent CandleRev. Greta Hietpas and Zella Melzl
Anthem"Lo, How A Rose Ere Blooming”Chancel Choir, Soprano Susan Bresser
by Michael Praetorius/Amanda McBroom, arr. Craig Hella Johnson
Call to WorshipRev. Susan Bresser
*Hymn " Blessed Be the God of Israel”Red Book 209, verse 3
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response“People, Look East, the Time Is Near”Tower Bells
arr. Tammy Waldrop/Carpenter
Congregation is invited to sing as directed.Red Book 202, verse 1
THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture“Thy Word”by Michael W. Smith
Gospel ReadingLuke 1:39-45 (NRSV)Reader: Tom Taft
Contemporary Message“There’s No Place Like Home”Rev. Susan Bresser
RESPONSE
Sacrament of Baptism for Isla Grace German
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Red Book 211, verses 2, 5, 6
*BenedictionRev. Susan Bresser
Postlude“Variation on the Advent Hymn, ‘Wake, Awake for Night Is Flying’”John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.)by Gilbert Martin
* Indicates standing, if able
Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Luke 2:21-40.