FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA
December 10, 2006
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 A.M.
Second Sunday in Advent
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev.
Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a
guest this Sunday,
we would love to greet you following the service
or at coffee hour in the Social Hall.)
PRELUDE Prelude
on a French Advent Carol Matthews
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
CALL TO WORSHIP Rev.
Robert J. Brink
Leader:
Hear this
proclamation from God through the prophet Malachi: “I’m sending my messenger
ahead of me to clear the way. Suddenly, out of the blue, the Leader you’ve been
looking for will enter his temple – yes, the Messenger of the Covenant, the one
you’ve been waiting for. Look! He’s on his way!”
People: Who can stand his coming, who
can survive his appearing?
Leader: He is as white-hot fire
from a smelter’s furnace.
People: He will refine us like fine
silver.
Leader: He is as strong
lye-soap from the laundry;
People: like dirty clothes we will be
cleansed
Leader: and made fit to be in
the presence of Almighty God.
People: Amen.
*HYMN 115 On
Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH AND PRAYER OF
INVOCATION
The
Kevin and Jenny Breitzmann Family
VOICE Last
Sunday we lit the first candle in our Advent Wreath, the candle of hope. We
light it again as we remember that Christ, who was born in Bethlehem, will come
again to fulfill all of God’s promises to us. (a person lights the candle of
hope)
VOICE The
second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace. Peace is a word that we hear a
lot. It is one of the things that we hope for. Christ brought peace when he
first came to us and he will bring everlasting peace when he comes again.
VOICE The
prophet Isaiah called Christ “the Prince of Peace.” When Jesus came he taught
people the importance of being peace makers. He said that those who make peace
shall be called the children of God.
VOICE We
light the candle of peace to remind us that Jesus is the Prince of Peace and
that through him peace is found.
(a person lights the candle of peace)
VOICE Peace
is like a light shining in a dark place. As we look at this candle we celebrate
the peace we find in Jesus Christ.
ALL God
of our salvation, you straighten the winding ways of our hearts and smooth the
paths made rough by sin. Keep our conduct blameless, keep our hearts watchful
in holiness, keep us abiding in your peace beyond understanding and bring to
perfection the good you have begun in us. We ask this through him whose coming
is certain, whose day draws near; your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
ASCRIPTION OF GLORY
“Gloria
in Excelsis Deo!”
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Madison Emily York, daughter of
David and Deborah York
THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
THE CHERUB CHOIR Light
One Candle for Waiting Bedford
Michelle
Russ, Director
*CANTICLE (insert) Blessed
be the God of Israel
{Children ages 3 through 8th
grade are dismissed to Sunday School
during
the singing of the Canticle.}
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippians 1:3-11 Rev.
Samuel R. Schaal
Bible,
page 1068
THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke
3:1-6 Bible,
page 934
HYMN 104 Comfort,
Comfort Ye My People verses 1 and 2
THE SERMON “Going
Straight” Dr.
Peay
HYMN 104 Comfort,
Comfort Ye My People verse 3
THE CALL TO PRAYER AND SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY
THE ANTHEM And
All In the Morning Near
*THE DOXOLOGY
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
AND DEDICATION
*HYMN 114 Lift
Up Your Head, Ye Mighty Gates
*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Go now in peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of
every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast,
strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you
do.
Go now in love, and show you
believe.
Reach out to others so all the
world can see.
God will be there, watching from
above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in
love.
*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation
on an Advent Carol
*The congregation is invited to stand, if able.
The
Christmas decorations are provided by the Board of Deacons
and
through the generous donations of members in honor of or in memory of loved
ones.
Worship Preview for Sunday, December 17, 2006 ~
8:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Next Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, Dr. Peay’s
sermon is entitled, “O JOY!”
Thomas
Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir at 8:45 and
the Chancel Choir at 11:00 a.m.
Pilgrim Choir Anthem
And
All In the Morning
Traditional
English Tune and Text
It was on Christmas Day,
And all in the morning,
Our Saviour was born,
And our heavenly King:
And was not this a joyful thing?
And sweet Jesus they called him by name.
It was on the Twelfth Day,
And all in the morning,
The wise men were led
To our heavenly King:
And was not this a joyful thing?
And sweet Jesus they called him by name.
It was on Candlemas Day,
And all in the morning,
They visited the Temple
With our heavenly King:
And was not this a joyful thing?
And sweet Jesus they called him by name.
It was on Good Friday,
And all in the morning,
They crucified our Saviour
And our heavenly King:
And was not this a woeful thing?
And sweet Jesus we'll call him by name.
It was on Easter Day,
And all in the morning,
Our Saviour arose,
Our own heavenly King;
The sun and the moon
They did both rise with him,
And sweet Jesus we'll call him by
name.