Claybanks United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 7, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Second Sunday of Advent
* Indicates to stand as you are able
Welcome and Announcements
*Praise Song
”There’s a Spirit in the Air”…….……UMH 192
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: We begin the journey that leads to Christmas.
All: Let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Leader: This is a journey of peace.
All: Let us beat swords into plowshares.
Leader: This is a journey of hope.
All: Let us walk with God.
*Gloria Patri…………………………..UMH 70
*Opening Prayer
*Hymn
”The First Noel”……………………….UMH 245
Lighting the First Advent Candle
Reader:The prophet Isaiah calls………….neither shall they learn war
anymore (Isaiah 2:4)
All: Today, we choose to live in hope, believing that the time of God’s
reign has come and is coming among us.
Lighting then Second Advent Candle
Reader: Advent reminds us that we are….and a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6)
All: Today, we choose to live the story of peace, believing that peace comes when we seek the flourishing of all God’s creation
Prayers of the People – Joys and Concerns
Shalom Offering
The Offering of our Gifts and Ourselves
*Doxology…………………………..…UMH 95
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
”Star-Child”…………..……..TFWS 2095
Sharing of the Word
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 2:1-5………………………………Page 550
*Gospel Reading
Matthew 2:1-12………………….…..Pages 783-784
Message by Pastor Gary Peterson
“The Wonder of a Star”
Holy Communion
Prayer
*Hymn
”Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”…………..UMH 240
Benediction
Postlude – Please be seated
Pianist – Suzanne Bellrichard
Liturgist – Ellen Zimmerman
Ministers – All People As We Live The Good News
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