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
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