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Sunday, November 29, 2020
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Prelude – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” – Handbell Choir
Welcome to Worship – Sylvia Mohler
Gathering Song – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (verses 1 & 2)
(Verse 1) O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
(Verse 2) O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
Call to Worship – (Prayer by Sarah Are/A Sanctified Art LLC/sanctifiedart.org.) – Sylvia Mohler
One: The power of dreams lies in waking up.
For when we close our eyes,
All: We can see a better world.
One: When we close our eyes,
All: We can dream a better dream.
One: But when we open our eyes,
All: We begin the work of faith.
One: The power of worship is the same,
When we enter this [time of worship],
All: We can see a better world.
One: When we enter this space,
All: We can dream a better dream.
One: But when we leave this [time of worship],
All: We begin the work of faith.
One: So come in. Dream your dream.
All: Find hope here.
One: We will begin the work of faith.
All: Let it be so.
Hymn of Advent – “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
(Verse 1) 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.
(Verse 2) 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.
Children’s Sermon – Rev. Lisa Williams Hood
Lighting the Candle of Hope – The Wilkinson Family
Response to the Candle of Hope – O Come, O Come (verse 1)
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
Invitation to Prayer – Rev. Hood
Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Hood
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name,
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
New Testament Reading – Mark 13:24-37 (NRSV) – Rev. Hood
Special Music – “Those Who Dream” – written & sung by The Many
Sermon – “Those Who Dream…keep watch” – Rev. Hood
Hymn of Hope – “Come, Let Us Dream”
(Verse 1) Come let us dream God’s dream again.
Come, one and all, let us ascend the mountain top
Where those of old saw God’s new day on earth unfold.
(Verse 2) The lame shall walk, the blind shall see,
The doors swing wide, all prisoners free,
The lowly raised, the proud brought low.
This is God’s dream: let justice flow.
(Verse 3) When hatred ends and war shall cease,
So all may dwell in deepest peace,
Then be assured the time is near
When perfect love casts out all fear
Offering – Rev. Hood
Almighty God, giver of every good and perfect gift,
Teach us to give to you all that we have and all that we are,
That we might praise you not with our words only,
But with our whole lives. Amen.
Offertory – “Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella” arr. Hegarty – Melanie Manges
Doxology – Melanie Manges
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Announcements – Rev. Hood
Benediction – Rev. Hood
Postlude – “Once He Came in Blessing” Buttstedt – Melanie Manges
Worship Leaders in this Service:
- Sylvia Mohler, Worship Leader
- Caleb Clement, Vocalist & Handbell Choir
- Harriet Coppoc & Gordon Coppoc, Handbell Choir
- Mary, Kai, Auggie, and Jed Wilkinson, Advent Candle Lighters
- Melanie Manges, Organist/Pianist
- Mr. Matt Hood, Director of Music Ministry
- Rev. Lisa Williams Hood, Senior Pastor
- Mr. Aurie Swartz, Director of Communications & Technology
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