December 10, 2023

Dec 8

Written By Heath Nettles

Second Sunday of Advent

December 10, 2023 Livestream Worship Online Bulletin

Gathering:

Chiming of the Trinity

Prelude

Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming arr. Michael Ware

Welcome and Announcements

Rev. Lisa Hartzog

Call to Worship

Inspired by Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:3, Isaiah 40:3

We come to prepare the way;
The way for Christ –
the hope of Christ, the peace of Christ –
to enter our world,
to enter our hearts.
We cry out together in the wilderness:
The kingdom of heaven has come near.
We come to be part of the light–
the light that shines in the darkness. +

Hymn

Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus UMH# 196

Children’s Message

Joys & Concerns s with the Lord’s Prayer

Rev. Lisa Hartzog UMH# 895

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come; thy will be done;
on 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, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen

A Reading from the Old Testament

Isaiah 40:1-11

Lighting of the Advent Wreath Candles

The Davis Family.

ALL: We wait as people who yearn for peace that bears the fruit of community, equity, and flourishing for all. Sung response to the Lighting of the Candles

Sung response to the Lighting of the Candles

This, this is Christ the king, whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!

A Reading from the Gospels

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Preparing Your Way | Rev. Lisa Hartzog

Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon

The voice of God is calling to you today, prepare the way, the comfort of God's presence is on the way. Trust that the fullness of God's grace is greater than any misstep we have made. Trust in th power of God to renew you on your journey. Know without doubt that in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven and made new.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and made new. Thanks be to God.

Blessing of the Tithes and Offerings

What can I give him poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him: give my heart.

Hymn

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed UMH# 203
Stanzas 1, 3, 4

Blessing and Sharing of Christ’s Light

Postlude

The First Nowell the Angel Did Say arr. Kathy C. Bowen

Announcements