Daily Archives: November 30, 2024

Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 1, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.                                     
 First Sunday of Advent

Welcome and Announcements

*Praise Song
”Blessed Be the God of Israel”………….UMH 209

Prelude

*ProcessionalIn 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: As we journey through the Sundays of Advent, listen to the promises of God:
All: A righteous branch springs forth,
Leader: A Promise of justice and righteousness,
All: A promise of safety.
Leader: Listen to the promise of Jesus:
All: The kingdom of God draws near.
Leader: Keep alert; watch for signs of hope.
All: Our Advent journey begins

*Gloria Patri………………………UMH  70

*Opening Prayer

*Hymn
”My Hope Is Built”……………………….UMH 368

Lighting of the First Advent Candle

Reader 1

All: While fear, anxiety, misinformation, and suspicion surround us on every side, we choose to watch and wait in hope, preparing our hearts to notice and cooperate with God’s grace already at work in our midst.

Reader 2

Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns

The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves

*Doxology……………………………….…UMH 95

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn
”I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”.….UMH 206

Sharing of the Word

Old Testament Reading
Jeremiah 33:14-16………………………..……………….Page 645
*Gospel Reading
Luke 21:25-36……………………………………………Page 856

Message by Paster Gary Peterson
“Come, Let Us Adore Him”

Communion

Prayer

*Hymn
”O Come, All Ye Faithful” (ver. 1, 2 & 3)…..UMH 234

Benediction

Postlude – Please be seated

Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard

Liturgist – Bev Grumm

Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News

As I promised you on Sunday, November 24^th, during worship at the end of my message, I would provide for you in the December Good News Letter, scriptures from the Bible that may speak to you during this Advent Season.

Advent is a season observed by many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting in preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. During Advent, it is common for followers of Jesus Christ to read and reflect on specific Bible verses or passages that relate to the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, which are symbolized by the Advent Candles that we light each Sunday during Advent and on Christmas Eve.

For your study during Advent, I would like to suggest these readings from Scripture:

Sunday, December 1^st– Isaiah 9:2-6    
Hope                   
Sunday, December 8th – Isaiah 40:3-5
Peace
Sunday, December 15th – Isaiah 12:2-6
Joy  
Sunday, December 22nd – Luke 1:46–55
Love
Tuesday or Wednesday December 24^th and 25^th, Christmas Eve and Christmas – Isaiah 40:9-11  
Rejoicing

Scriptures to be read and meditated on during other days of Advent:

Isaiah 7:10-13
Isaiah 9:2-7
Isaiah 11:1-10                                                       
Isaiah 40:1-5
Isaiah 52: 7-9                                                       
Genesis 3:8-15
Genesis 15:1-6                                                                              
Deuteronomy 18:15-19              
Psalms 89:1-4
Micah 5:2-3                                      
Zachariah 6:12-13
Malachi 3:1-6                                                        
John 1:1-8                                         
John 1:9-18
Mark 1:1-3                                                              
Luke 1: 5-13                                      
Luke 1:14-17
Luke 1:18-25                                                         
Luke 1:26-35
Luke 1:39-45                                    
Luke 1:46-56
Luke 1:57-66     
Luke 1:67-80 
Luke 2:1-20
Luke 2:2135                                                                                                                  
Matthew 1:18-25
Matthew 2:1-2                                   

As you read scripture from your Bible each day, might I suggest a quiet time and place, maybe a candle flickering. As you read each scripture, look for Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.

May this Advent Season be a blessed time filled with the grace of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! .