Sunday December 3, 2017

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

THE PRELUDE “Suite for Advent” Behnke

(“Prepare the Way,” “Let All Mortal Flesh,” and “On Jordan’s Bank”)

Golden Bells Handbell Choir

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jenifer Crawford

THE INVOCATION

THE CHIMING OF THE HOUR

THE CHORAL INTROIT “Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers” arr. Addington

* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Let All Mor tal Flesh Keep Silence No. 626

* THE AFFIRMATION The Apostles’ Creed No. 881

* THE GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; No. 70

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

* THE PASSING OF THE PEACE

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Williams Family

THE MUSICAL RESPONSE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 211

(Stanza No. 1)

THE CHILDREN’S SERMON Sarah Crockford

THE JOYS AND CONCERNS

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER No. 895

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

THE OFFERTORY “Of the Father ’s Love Begotten” arr. Wogelmuth

Chancel Choir

* THE DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below. No. 95 Praise him above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 13:24-37

THE SERMON “Tender and New” Rev. Debra Quilling Smith

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION No. 13

THE COMMUNION ANTHEM “He Shall Feed His Flock” from Messiah Handel

Kristi Cutler, Mezzo-Soprano

* THE HYMN OF SENDING FORTH “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” No. 196

* THE BENEDICTION

* THE BENEDICTION RESPONSE “Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing” Trad. Latin Hymn

* THE POSTLUDE “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” arr. Hamlin

* All Who Are Able, Please Stand

Sunday, December 10 at St. John’s:

Second Sunday of Advent

During Advent Contemporary & First Light

will meet in The Core each Sunday at 9 a.m.

“Down to Earth” Sermon Series “Humility”

Philippians 2:5-8

11: a.m. Worship Service The Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” Featuring the Chancel Choir, Soloists and

12-Piece Chamber Orchestra