On Sunday, Advent begins as we prepare for the journey towards Christmas morning and the birth of the Christ child. Amid the busyness of the season, we hope you find peace and joy in the worship services this month.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, Nov. 30
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Leslie Rutland-Tipton
| Chimes hymn | “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” | Doug Dykstra |
| Welcome | Leslie Rutland-Tipton | |
| Call to worship | Psalm 122 UMH 845 | Leslie Rutland-Tipton |
| Organ voluntary | “Be Comforted, My People” by Lani Smith | Doug Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” UMH 196 | |
| Advent candle lighting | Michael & Holly Calligan | |
| Scripture reading | Romans 13: 11-14 | Leslie Rutland-Tipton |
| Special music | “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” arr. Valerie Stephenson | Handbell Choir |
| Chancel chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “Once in Royal David’s City” Arr. Richard Warner | Chancel Choir Under the direction of Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “The Voice of God is Calling” UMH 436 | |
| Scripture reading | Isaiah 2: 1-5 | Leslie Rutland-Tipton |
| The message | “In the Days to Come” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Reception of New Members | UMH 38 | |
| Hymn | “Go, Tell it on the Mountain” UMH 251 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Leslie Rutland-Tipton | |
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical meditation | “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying” (UMH 720) arr. John Barr | Doug Dykstra |