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. We will celebrate Holy Communion on the first Sunday of December. In the tradition of the United Methodist Church you are not required to me a member of this church or any church.
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, Dec. 7
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
| Chimes hymn | “Blessed Be the God of Israel” | Doug Dykstra |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to worship | Psalm 72: 1-8 UMH 795 | Pete Franklin |
| Organ voluntary | “Lo, How a Rosse E’er Blooming” | Doug Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” UMH 203 | |
| Advent candle lighting | John and Kathy Dickinson | |
| Scripture reading | Matthew 3:1-12 (NT p, 2-3) | Pete Franklin |
| Chancel chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory | “Come Messiah, Come Emmanuel” Arr. by Joel Raney | Chancel Choir Under the direction of Giustino Carrano |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” UMH 213 | |
| Scripture reading | Isaiah 11: 1-10 (OT p. 602) | Pete Franklin |
| The message | “Towards the Peaceful Kingdom” | Rev. David Eardley |
| The Sacrament of Holy Communion | UMH 17 | |
| Hymn | “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” UMH 211 (vs 1-4) | |
| Ministry opportunities | Pete Franklin | |
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Musical meditation | “Prelude in B-Flat” (by Johann Kindermann) A moment to reflect on the coming of the Prince of Peace | Doug Dykstra |