12/17/23 “Advent #3: I Am the True Vine”

Prelude
WE COME TO GOD
Welcome and God’s Greeting
Isaiah 40:9-11
Silent Prayer
Piano Response
Hymn – Brown 182 “How Great Our Joy”
Invocation – Isaiah 40:27-31
Creedal Affirmation – Belgic Confession, Article 7
Mutual Greetings
Advent Candle Lighting
Hymn – “Light We the Advent Candle” vs 3

WE ARE RECONCILED TO GOD
God’s Law – Exodus 20
Confession of Sin – Reading #4
Hymn – Brown 203 “All My Heart Today Rejoices”
God’s Declaration of Absolution – Isaiah 12:1-2

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Sermon
Hymn – Brown 175 “While Shepherds Watched”
Scripture – John 15:1-8
Message – “Advent #3: I Am the True Vine”

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
Hymn – Brown 192 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Congregational Prayer and Praise
Offering
Doxology – Brown 179 “The First Noel” vs 6
Benediction – II Corinthians 13:14
Postlude

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