MORNING WORSHIP November 26, 2017 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

PRELUDE Saviour of the Nations, Come J. S. Bach John Gearhart, Organist INTROIT Arise, Shine Dan Forrest Sanctuary Choir Dr. Terry Morris, Director of Music THE GATHERING Courtney Hutchins Downtown Children’s Director *GREETING *HYMN O Come, O Come Emmanuel #211 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear.

Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, Thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heavenly home. The captives from their prison free, And conquer death’s deep misery.

Repeat Refrain

O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thy justice here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to flight.

Repeat Refrain

O come, Desire of nations bind All peoples in one heart and mind. From dust Thou brought us forth to life; Deliver us from earthly strife.

Repeat Refrain LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Candle of Hope 8:45: Charles & Kathie Flournoy 11:00: Jerry, Molly, Mary-Ellen & Lee Abshire

Leader: As this season of “sparkle and bright” unfolds before us, the glimmering

promises of hope lie like boxed jewels awaiting an adoring light. May we hold fast to hope’s patient possibilities. May we lift them high that they might catch the light of our dreams and shine bright in our broken world. And may we instill hope’s challenge in the hearts of our children that they, too, will live it into meaning – pouring their lives, as we do ours, into making it real – for themselves, for each other, for the world.

Congregation: May hope light the world this Christmas. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel #211 Refrain Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lisa Sampson THE WORD IN SONG There is Faint Music Dan Forrest

Sanctuary Choir There is faint music in the night, and pale wings fanned by silver flight;

A frosty hill with tender glow of countless stars that shine on snow. A shelter from the winter storm, a straw-lined manger, safe and warm,

And Mary singing lullabies, to hush her Baby’s sleepy sighs. Her eyes are fixed upon His face, unheeded here is time and space.

Her heart is filled with blinding joy, for God’s own Son, her baby Boy. There is faint music in the night, and pale wings fanned by silver flight;

A frosty hill with tender glow of countless stars that shine on snow. For God’s own Son - a baby Boy.

*THE WORD IN SCRIPTURE Joel 2:28-32 This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! MESSAGE 8:45: Rev. Ann Spears Identity 11:00: Rev. Andy Nixon THE LORD’S PRAYER *HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus arr. Anna Page Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne.

FAITHFUL GIVING Kristen Jones Director of Ministries THE WORD IN SONG The Work of Christmas Dan Forrest

Sanctuary Choir When the song of the angels is stilled,

When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home,

When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins:

To find the lost, to heal the broken, To feed the hungry, to release the prisoner,

To rebuild the nations; To bring peace among brothers, To make music from the heart.

When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone,

When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock,

The work of Christmas begins. INVITATION 8:45: Rev. Ann Spears 11:00: Rev. Andy Nixon *HYMN Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates #213 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; Behold, the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here!

Redeemer, come, with us abide; Our hearts to Thee we open wide; Let us Thy inner presence feel; Thy grace and love in us reveal.

Thy Holy Spirit lead us on Until our glorious goal is won; Eternal praise, eternal fame Be offered, Savior, to Thy name! SENDING FORTH Rev. Ann Spears POSTLUDE Advent Carol J. Gearhart John Gearhart, Organist * Please stand, as you are able. ACOLYTES CRUCIFER 8:45: Adam Sandoval and Givens Miller 8:45: Charles Flournoy 11:00: Amanda Corbett and Ryan Willis 11:00: Glenda Flores

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