This Sunday, we continue our celebration of Advent by lighting the fourth Advent candle.
We hope you will join us in worship on Sunday, either in person in the sanctuary or via the livestream. Both services begin at 9:30 am.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, Dec. 22
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Pete Franklin
| Chimes hymn | “To a Maid Engaged to Joseph” UMH 215 | |
| Welcome | Pete Franklin | |
| Call to worship | Canticle of Mary UMH 199 | Pete Franklin |
| Voluntary | “What is This Lovely Fragrance?” Old French carol | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “Once in Royal David’s City” UMH 250 | |
| Lighting of the Advent Candle | “Star Child” vs. 4 TFWS 2095 | the McCloskey Family |
| Scripture reading | Micah 5: 2-5a | Pete Franklin |
| Special music | “Advent Carol” | Handbell Choir |
| Chancel chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offertory invitation | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Offertory anthem | “Gentle Carols of Bethlehem” from Appalachian Winter by Joseph M. Martin | Chancel Choir |
| Doxology | UMH 95 | |
| Prayer of dedication | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “O Little Town of Bethlehem: UMH 230 | |
| Scripture | Luke 1: 39-45 | |
| Message | “Blessed are You” | |
| Hymn | “Joy to the World” UMH 246 | |
| Ministry opportunities | Pete Franklin | |
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Voluntary | “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” (TFWS 2100) with “Into My Heart” (TFWS 2160) | Douglas Dykstra |