Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn “O Come O Come Emmanuel”
O come O come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear
Refrain:
Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel
O come Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things far and nigh
To us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go [Refrain]
O come O key of David come and open wide our heavenly home
Make safe for us the heavenward road and bar the way to death's abode [Refrain]
O come O King of nations bind in one the hearts of all mankind
Bid all our sad divisions cease and be Yourself our King of Peace [Refrain]
Prayer of Praise
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church
Offering and Hymn “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Come Thou long expected Jesus born to set Thy people free
From our fears and sins release us let us find our rest in Thee
Israel's Strength and Consolation hope of all the earth Thou art
Dear Desire of every nation joy of every longing heart
Born Thy people to deliver born a Child and yet a King
Born to reign in us forever now Thy gracious kingdom bring
By Thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone
By Thine all sufficient merit raise us to Thy glorious throne
Scripture Lesson Luke 1:5-25
Sermon Can I Be Sure?
The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free)
Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Affirmation of Faith “The Apostle’s Creed”
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who
was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and
buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on
the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in
the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the
body, and the life everlasting. Amen
Closing Hymn “Prepare the Way O Zion”
Prepare the way O Zion your Christ is drawing near
Let every hill and valley a level way appear
Greet One who comes in glory foretold in sacred story
O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name
He brings God's rule O Zion He comes from heaven above
His rule is peace and freedom and justice truth and love
Lift high your praise resounding for grace and joy abounding
O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name
Fling wide your gates O Zion your Savior's rule embrace
And tidings of salvation proclaim in every place
All lands will bow before Him their voices will adore Him
O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name
Benediction
Fellowship
DECKING THE HALLS
• Sunday Morning Study: Great Moments in Church History | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room
• Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room
• Monday Bible Study | 12 & 6 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom
• Wednesday Issues Hour | 11 AM in the Fellowship Area and via Zoom
• F3 Christmas Trolley: Thursday, December 5th | Trolley leaves the church at 5PM, $10/person to Kathy or Nancy.
• Building Project Update: Sunday December 8th | After Sunday service join us as we have a brief update on our project.
• Book Signing with Richard Diedrich: Sunday December 8th | After Service. “Painting Naples Architecture”
• Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th | 5PM here at the church.
• Thank you to Tom & Mary for providing the cookies today.
• The chancel flowers were given today by Tom & Mary Miller.
