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Greetings

Greetings. NEWS OF THE CHURCH FAMILY. Call to Worship – Psalm 126. The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.   . “Praise to the Lord” UMH139. “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH234.

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Greetings

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  1. Greetings NEWS OF THE CHURCH FAMILY

  2. Call to Worship – Psalm 126 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.   

  3. “Praise to the Lord” UMH139

  4. “O Come, All Ye Faithful”UMH234

  5. Statement of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

  6. SHARING OUR PRAISES AND CONCERNS PRAYERS TO GOD THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

  7. “Away in a Manger” UMH217

  8. Liturgy of the Advent Candles

  9. Leader: Today we relight the first two candles of the Advent wreath. The candle of HOPE and the candle of PEACE. Now we light the third candle of Advent. This is the candle of JOY. As the coming of Jesus, our Savior, draws nearer, our joy builds with our anticipation of his birth.

  10. Leader:From the Book of Isaiah 65.18 we read the words of our Lord: People: But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight.“

  11. Leader: From the New Testament, the words of Paul to the people of the church at Galatia 5.22-25: People: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.

  12. Leader: Let us pray. People: We joyfully praise you, O Lord, for the fulfillment of your promise of a Savior and what that means in our lives. Thank you for the gift of salvation through the birth of your son, Jesus. Create us anew as we wait, and help us to see your glory as you fill our lives with your living Spirit. Amen.

  13. Offering INVITATION TO OFFER TO GOD PRAYER OF THANKS TO GOD At Preston Highway Church we want everyone to feel comfortable with their financial support of the church. An offering plate is provided at the front of the sanctuary to use for your financial support of the ministries of the church.

  14. Matthew 11.2-11 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples to ask him, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?“ Jesus replied, "Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.“

  15. Matthew 11.2-11 As John's disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: "What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swayed by the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings' palaces. Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is the one about whom it is written: 'I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you. I tell you the truth: Among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  16. “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”UMH89

  17. May the Spirit Bind Us Together May the Spirit bind us together as we build this house of faith. One in heart and one in spirit may we grow. May we raise our voices in witness. May our lives reflect Thy grace. One in heart and one in spirit as we go, As we go.

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