December 11, 2022
Prelude — Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Chiming the Hour
Welcome & Announcements
Lighting of Advent Candle
Response UMH #211 (vs.3) — O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Opening Prayer
Eternal God, in your providence you made all ages a preparation for the Kingdom of your Son. Make ready our hearts for the brightness of your glory and the fullness of your blessing in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Hymn UMH #240 — Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Children’s Message
First Reading — Isaiah 35:1-10 (NRSV)
Hymn UMH #218 — It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Second Reading — Luke 2:8-14 (NRSV)
Message — “Seek THIS . . . NOT THAT!” (Rev. Ron White)
Apostles’ Creed — UMH #881
Gloria Patri — UMH #70
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Offering Moment & Doxology — UMH #95
Hymn UMH #224 — Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Benediction
Postlude