Order of Service – Sunday 12 December 2021 – ADVENT 3 – JOY
CALL TO WORSHIP from Isaiah 12
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for God is my strength and my might.
With joy we come to draw water from the wells of salvation.
Sing praise to God, who has done magnificent things; let this be known in all the earth.
We shout aloud and sing for joy, for great in our midst is the Holy One.
Let us worship God!
CAROL: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
PRAYER
Thank You, God, for the joy You give us. We ask that as we wait for all your promises to come true, and for Christ to come true, and for Christ to come again, that You would remain present with us. Help us today, and every day to worship You, to hear Your word, and to do Your will by sharing Your joy with each other. We ask it in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen!
CAROL: 316 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE – Joy Jan Cartwright
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is my strength and my song; God had become my salvation”. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Isaiah 12)
We light the third candle of Advent, the candle of joy.
Jesus, light of our world, we hope for change in our lives and in Your world.
We watch and work and wait together for joy. Amen!
CAROL: “Joy to the World! The Lord is Come”
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Jan Cartwright
Paul wrote to the Philippians:
‘Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, Rejoice. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God’.
Jesus, joy of the world, we pray for all those whose courage forges new paths of hope, justice and peace.
We especially pray for refugees as they seek to find refuge or to return home, and for all others around the world who find themselves displaced.
Bless all those who work to support people who flee from conflict. May they hold unto the vision of reunited families and communities.
BIBLE READINGS – Dianna Brookes
Micah 5:2-5a (Page 922) Isaiah 11:1-9 (Page 686)
CAROL: 312 “Once in Royal David’s City”
PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS
A Root shall come forth from the stock of Jesse and a Flower shall rise out of his root! And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of counsel and of fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and of godliness. To Him all power shall be given. His Name shall be:
Wonderful One, Strong God, Eternal One and Prince of Peace. He shall sit on the throne of David; And He will found a new Covenant which will last for ever and ever. Amen!
BIBLE READING – Penny Goodley
Luke 1:26-38 (Pages 1012-1013)
CAROL: 283 “Long Ago, Prophets Knew Christ Would Come”
BIBLE READING – Ian Butters
Matthew 1:18-25 (Pages 955-956) Luke 2:1-7 (Page 1014)
CAROL: “What Child is This?”
BIBLE READING – Adriene Cholakyan
Luke 2:8-20 (Pages 1014-1015)
CAROL: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
BIBLE READING – Frank Knowles
Matthew 2:1-12 (Page 956)
CAROL: 301 “The First Nowell”
BIBLE READINGS – Lina Bomoushakian
Isaiah 12:1-6 (Page 687) Philippians 4:4-9 (Pages 1163-1164)
MESSAGE: “Be Glad and Rejoice!” Krikor Youmshajekian
HYMN: 216 “Rejoice, the Lord is King”
NOTICES – Movie/Pizza Night – 6:30 pm Tuesday 14 December.
- Christmas Eve Service: Friday 24 December 7:00 pm.
- Christmas Day Service: Saturday25 December 9:00 am.
- Fellowship Meal: Sunday 26 December after Morning Tea. Please put your name on the sheet if you will join us.
- Time4U Recommence on Wednesday 2 February 2022.
- Elders’ & Council Meeting – Wednesday 9 Feb 12:30 pm.
- NCLS Survey – Sunday 13 Feb after church Service.
- Congregational Meeting – Sunday 27 Feb 10:30 am.
OFFERING – DEDICATION OF THE OFFERING
The love of God is revealed in the gift of Jesus, bringer of joy.
In our giving of what we have and who we are, may we, with Jesus, bring joy to the earth. Amen!
CAROL: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
SENDING OUT
The crowd asked John, what then should we do? John replied: “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise”
Let us go from here to live with generous hearts. Let us go to prepare the way of Christ.
And now the blessing of God be upon you now and forever. Amen!
CAROL: “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”
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