Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 18, 2022
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
*Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”……………UMH 209
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: Prepare the path of God.
All: We prepare by waiting with patience.
Leader: Prepare the path of God.
All: We prepare by living with faith and love.
Leader: Prepare the path of God.
All: We prepare by pursuing justice and peace.
Leader: Prepare the way of God.
All: We prepare, we wait, we pray.
Leader: May God bless us with both patience and passion.
All: We wait and pray to create the path of God.
*Gloria Patri………………………….…….….UMH 70
*Affirmation of Faith………………………UMH 883
Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle
*Hymn
”Love Came Down at Christmas”……………..UMH 242
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology………………….…………UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Away in a Manger”……………………UMH 217
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isiah 7:10-16…………….Page 554
*Gospel Reading
Luke 2:1-7………….……Page 832
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
”Away in a Manger”
Prayer
*Hymn
”There’s a Spirit in the Air”……………UMH 192
*Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Konnie Grant
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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