Worship Sunday December 13, 2020 Chorus:

Third Sunday of Advent color: purple A candle is burning, a candle of joy.

“The Schedule of this bulletin is subject to change at any time by the
direction of the Holy Spirit.” A candle to welcome brave Mary’s new boy.
Our hearts fill with wonder, and eyes light and glow
PRELUDE O Come, O Come Emmanuel” As joy brightens winter like sunshine on snow.
*Lighting of the Altar Candles ……………….Acolytes Note - "A Candle is Burning" is by Sandra Dean, 1986. Music is "Away In A
Manger" by James Murray 1887
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome & Announcements………
Children’s Time
Sharing Our Faith
Opening Prayer: Thank you God for the peace you give
us. We ask that as we wait for all your promises to come
Our Church at Prayer; Joys & concern followed by Silent
true, and for Christ to come again, that you would
Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
remain present with us. Help us today, and every day, to
worship you, to hear your word, and to do your will by
sharing your peace with each other. We ask it in the
Worship In Giving
name of the one who was born in Bethlehem. Amen.
Offertory *Doxology #384
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Hymn –“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
Leader: Our joy is in God and in his son Jesus Christ.
Like hope and peace, joy is a gift from God. It Scripture: John 1:6-8,19-29
overtakes us and fills us when we remember what God
has done and what he has promised to do. L: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: THANKS BE TO GOD!
People: We light this candle today to remind us Gloria Patri #142
that Christ came, and is coming, so that all people
might have a rich and abundant life. We thank God Sermon: "Christmas: The Imperfect Gift"
for the hope he gives us, for the peace he bestows,
and for the joy he pours into our hearts. Hymn: “Joy to the World”

Light the First, second, and pink Advent Candles Taking the Light of Christ into the World

Benediction & Postlude: