10:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE

Gathering songs: Ryan Swier

The Opening

Welcome and announcements

Call to Worship:

Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle - Peace

*Advent song: PH 345 verses 1,3
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

*God greets us and we greet one another

*Opening Song: PH 347
“Angels We Have Heard on High”

Confession and Assurance

Song of Joy: PH 334 verses 1,3,4
“The Prophets Came to Israel”

Children’s Message: Henry Geldof
(pre-school, grades 1 & 2 dismissed)

The Word

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-20

Sermon: Shepherds: Transformed from

Quiet to Outspoken

The Response

*Song: PH 215
“While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
(Grades 3-6 dismissed for Sunday school)

Time of Prayer

Offerings:
1^st- General Fund
2^nd-Volunteer Link

The Closing

*The Blessing

*Closing Song: PH 354 verses 1,2,5
“Angels From the Realms of Glory”

The Fourth Sunday of Advent:  Love. 

At home, read John 14:15-27, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit.  Share your desire for peace in the world on a large scale or smaller more close to home events.