Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, November 27, 202
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
First Sunday of Advent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
HOPE
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”When Morning Gilds the Skies”………….UMH 185
Prelude
*Processional
In this place, among these people
God is worshipped, God is praised.
We have seen the signs and wonders;
The lost are found here, the dead are raised.
We are living the Gospel story;
lives are changed, and mountains moved.
Won’t you come and work among us?
You are welcomed, you are loved.
*Call to Worship
Leader: Come, let us go together to God’s Mountain,
All: A mountain of God’s glory and peace.
Leader: Let us prepare for Christ arrival,
All: The birth of the Prince of Peace.
Leader: Come, let us worship the Spirit of love.
All: Clothed in Christ’s love, we are ready to worship and pray.
*Gloria Patri……………………….…….….UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
Lighting of the First Advent Candle
*Hymn
”Ye Servants of God”………………….…..UMH 181
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Sunday Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”…………..UMH 240
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 2:1-5……………..Page 550
Epistle Reading
Romans 13:11-14…………..Page 923
*Gospel Reading
Luke 2:8-20………..……Page 833
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Prayer
*Hymn
”Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”………UMH 173
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Mechelle Peterson
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News