12/3/23 “Advent #1: Jesus Identifies Himself”

Prelude
WE COME TO GOD
Welcome and God’s Greeting
Zephaniah 3:14-17
Silent Prayer
Piano Response
Hymn – Psalter 331 “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Invocation – Psalm 80:1-7
Creedal Affirmation – Belgic Confession, Article 5
Mutual Greetings
Advent Candle Lighting
Hymn – “Light We the Advent Candle” vs 1

WE ARE RECONCILED TO GOD
God’s Law – Exodus 20
Confession of Sin – Reading #3
Hymn – Brown 203 “All My Heart Today Rejoices”
God’s Declaration of Absolution – Jeremiah 33:14-16

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Sermon
Hymn – Insert “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent”
Scripture – John 8:48-59
Message – “Advent #1: Jesus Identifies Himself”
Eucharist and Responsive Reading

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD
Hymn – Brown 168 “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Congregational Prayer and Praise
Offering
Doxology – Insert “Nun Komm” vs 6 (tune “Angels We Have Heard”)
Benediction – II Corinthians 13:14
Postlude

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