At Wiseburg United
Methodist Church we are, with United Methodists around the
world, heirs to the deeply meaningful historic forms of
devotion which have been the hallmark of the people called
Methodist from the beginning.
Our service is traditional
and our prayers, music and message are grounded in the Holy
Bible. We gather for worship on Sunday mornings and other
special occasions because of the hope, peace, and joy we
find in knowing and serving Jesus Christ. Our prayer is
that we can share that with you.
We list a typical
order of worship here so you can be comfortable and know
what to expect when you join us for worship this Sunday.
Please come and worship Almighty God together!
Order
of Worship For The 4th Sunday Of Advent
9:15
a.m.
Sunday,
December 18, 2011
Prayer
of Centering: Prayer of Centering: Everlasting God, from sunrise
to sunrise, and generation to generation, we are your people.
You have been with us wherever we have gone. You will be with
us wherever we may go. You planted us in a land flowing with
milk and honey, then you planted our salvation in Mary's womb.
Jesus, who is the Christ, is planted firmly in each one of
us. Our souls magnify the Holy One. Amen.
THE PRELUDE ' Savior of the Nations Come 'Johann Walter/Kevin
Hildebrand
ENTRANCE OF THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
*HYMN "Light the Advent Candle" Fourth Verse
OPENING PRAYER
INTERCESSORY CONCERNS AND PRAYERS
PASTORAL
PRAYER
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE
OF PARDON
*GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2:1-7
*GLORIA PATRI
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY' Open Our Eyes, Lord ' Bob Cull
*DOXOLOGY
*HYMN OF PREPARATION "Hail to the Lord's Anointed"
SERMON "The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem,
Part 4: From Nazareth to Bethlehem, Journeys We Do Not Want
to Take"
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT "Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming"
THE CHARGE
CHORAL BENEDICTION "Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"
*POSTLUDE ' Hail to the Lord's Anointed 'Henry Balcombe
Our
time of worship has ended, go forth to love and serve the
Lord.
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As you are able, please worship standing.
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