November 29, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The First Sunday of Advent

(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 fellowship in the Social Hall.)

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

THE PRELUDE Call to Advent Hopson

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
Minister: O Lord Jesus, born into our world,
People: Bring joy to our hearts that we would make room for your grace.
Minister: Give clear vision to our eyes,
People: That we would see Your blessings flow all around us.
Minister: Grant hope to our souls,
People: That we would experience your kingdom in our lives.
Minister: We receive You, in awe and wonder.
People: You, who come to us as purest love.

*HYMN 133 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Andy, Emily & Ben Hayes

HYMN 83 People Look East verse 1

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 33:14-16 Bible, page 724 Children’s Bible, page 1124

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE PSALMODY Psalm 25 Hymnal, no. 606
[Leader and People alternate by strophe]

At end, Leader and People:

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Bible, page 1076 Children’s Bible, page 1684

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 21:25-36 Bible, page 960 Children’s Bible, page 1501

THE SERMON “When Is the Best Time?” Dr. Szymanski

THE ANTHEM What Is This Lovely Fragrance Willan

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: Walk in love, as Christ loved us, and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

THE ANTHEM Hark, The Glad Sound! The Savior Comes Lightfoot

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 92 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation on an Advent Tune

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 am service.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Sunday, December 6 10:00 AM
Rev. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled “Christmas Preparation 101.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.