December 15, 2024
9:30am Worship
JOY - The 3rd Sunday of Advent
Scripture: Romans 15:12–13, Luke 1:26–38 (NRSVue)
Sermon: Title TBA by Rev. Karen Wright
Music: Music shared in worship by the Chancel & Exaltation! Singers and Instrumentalists, Rebecca J. Prater, director. Selections include: “Awake, Arise and Hail the Morn” arr. Mack Wilberg, Chancel Brass ~ Percussion, Linda Dover, organ; “The Angel Gabriel” arr. John Leavitt ~ Linda Dover, piano; “Awake My Love, Arise and Sing!” by Debra Scroggins, Bob Dover, clarinet ~ Linda Dover, organ, Jill Endaya-Allen & Keith Langabee, percussion; “Sure On This Shining Night” by Morten Lauridsen, Linda Dover, piano; “A King Is Born” arr. Tim Sarsany, Jill Endaya-Allen & Keith Langabee, percussion, David Sutherland, tenor soloist ~ Linda Dover, piano.
Prayer of Joy: Loving God, as we light the third candle of this Advent wreath, we rejoice in your presence. May the light of this candle fill our hearts with the joy of your salvation. Help us to share this joy with others, spreading your love and happiness to all we encounter. Amen.
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Adult Christian Education
10:45am, Room 3
“On the Way to Bethlehem” - Rev. Karen Wright will lead our Advent Adult Education class as we follow the long journey to Christmas through a series of lessons based on “On the Way to Bethlehem” by Rob Fuquay. The journey to Christmas begins in Rome with a decree issued from the seat of worldly power for a census, setting into motion events leading to the birth of the Savior of the world in a town that represents the very opposite of worldly power, Bethlehem. The series will provide insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important characters through whom the Christmas drama unfolds.
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