December 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent
Announcements
Invocation
Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16
14 The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
16 In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness."
”There’s Something About That Name”
Hymn #148
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
There’s just something
about that name!
Master, Savior, Jesus!
Like the fragrance after the rain.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!
Let all heaven and earth proclaim:
Kings and kingdoms
will all pass away,
But there’s something
about that name!
“His Name is Wonderful”
Hymn #149
His name is Wonderful.
His name is Wonderful.
His name is Wonderful-
Jesus, my Lord.
He is the mighty King,
Master of ev’rything;
His name is Wonderful-
Jesus, my Lord.
He’s the great Shepherd,
The Rock of all ages,
Almighty God is He.
Bow down before Him;
Love and adore Him.
His name is Wonderful-
Jesus, my Lord.
“A Name I Highly Treasure”
Hymn #155
I’ve learned to know
a name I highly treasure.
O how it thrills
my spirit thro’ and thro’!
O precious name,
beyond degree or measure,
My heart is stirred
whene’er I think of You!
My heart is stirred
whene’er I think of Jesus,
That blessed name
which sets the captive free-
The only name
thro’ which I find salvation.
No name on earth
has meant so much to me.
That name brings gladness
to a soul in sorrow.
It makes life’s shadows
and its clouds depart-
Brings strength in weakness
for today, tomorrow.
That name brings healing
to an aching heart.
My heart is stirred
whene’er I think of Jesus,
That blessed name
which sets the captive free-
The only name
thro’ which I find salvation.
No name on earth
has meant so much to me.
That name still lives
and will live on forever,
While kings and kingdoms
will forgotten be.
Thro’ mist or rain,
‘twill be beclouded never.
That name shall shine
and shine eternally.
My heart is stirred
whene’er I think of Jesus,
That blessed name
which sets the captive free-
The only name
thro’ which I find salvation.
No name on earth
has meant so much to me.
Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10
1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.
3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
5 Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.
6 Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness' sake, O Lord!
8 Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
10 All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
Invitation, Confession, Pardon, Peace
To you O Lord we bring our lives,
troubled, broken or at ease,
a sacrificial offering
for you to use.
Take away our selfishness
and teach us to love as you loved.
Take away our sense of pride
and show us the meaning of humility.
Take away our blindness
and show us the world through your eyes.
Take away our greed
and teach us how to give as you gave.
Show us your ways,
teach us your paths,
that we might walk with you more closely,
our hand in your hand,
our feet in your footsteps
from the baby in a stable
to eternity.
Offering
“Glory to the Father”
Hymn #9
Glory be to the Father,
And to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost,
As it was in the beginning,
Is now, and ever shall be,
World without end.
Joys & Concerns
(Please keep it to 1 sentence)
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
9 How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?
10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and restore whatever is lacking in your faith.
11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus direct our way to you.
12 And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we abound in love for you.
13 And may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness that you may be blameless before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
“Drive Out the Darkness”
Come, O Come
Be our light
Drive out the darkness
Come, Jesus, Come
[Verse 1]
Every year under the thorn
Every wrong that we have known
Every valley will be raised
Ancient ruins will be remains
[Chorus]
Come, O Come
Be our light
Drive out the darkness
Come, Jesus, Come
[Verse 2]
Every weapon made for war
Every gun and every sword
Will be melted in the flamе
To be used for gardening
[Chorus]
Come, O Come
Be our light
Drive out the darkness
Come, Jesus, Come
[Bridge]
In the emptiness of grief
Through the night of suffering
In the loss and in the tears
God of comfort, O be near...
[Extended Chorus]
Come, O Come
Be our light
Drive out the darkness
Come, O Come
Be our light
Drive out the darkness
Come, and end all the violence
Come, do not be silent
Come, cling to your promise
Come, break all injustice
Come, Jesus, Come
“God With Us”
You've come
To bring peace
To be love
To be nearer to us
You've come
To bring life
To be light
To shine brighter in us
Oh Emmanuel
God with us
Our Deliverer
You are Savior
In Your presence we find our strength
Over everything
Our redemption
God with us
You are God with us
You've come
To be hope
To this world
For Your honor and name
You've come
To take sin
To bear shame
And to conquer the grave
Oh Emmanuel, oh God with us
Our Deliverer
You are Savior
In Your presence
We find our strength
Over everything
Our redemption
God with us
You are God with us
You are here
You are holy
We are standing
In Your glory
You are here
You are holy
We are standing
In Your glory
Our Deliverer
You are Savior
In Your presence
We find our strength
Over everything
Our redemption
God with us
You are God with us
You are God with us
You are God with us
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
25 "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves.
26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 Then they will see "the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory.
28 Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
29 Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees;
30 as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near.
31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
34 "Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day does not catch you unexpectedly,
35 like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth.
36 Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Message: Pastor Ryan
“Hope”
Communion
The Communion Supper, instituted by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a sacrament, which proclaims His life, His sufferings, His sacrificial death and resurrection, and the hope of His coming again. It shows forth the Lord’s death until His return. The Supper is a means of grace in which Christ is present by the Spirit.
It is to be received in reverent appreciation and gratefulness for the work of Christ. All those who are truly repentant, forsaking their sins, and believing in Christ for salvation are invited to participate in the death and resurrection of Christ. We come to the table that we may be renewed in life and salvation and be made one by the Spirit.
In unity with the Church, we confess our faith:
Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Holy God, We gather at this, your table, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who by your Spirit was anointed to preach good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, set at liberty those who are oppressed.
Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, ate with sinners, and established the new covenant for forgiveness of sins. We live in the hope of His coming again.
On the night in which He was betrayed, He took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread, gave it to His disciples, and said: “Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
Likewise, when the supper was over, he took the cup, gave thanks, gave it to His disciples, and said: “Drink from this, all of you, this is my blood of the new covenant, poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.” Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
And so, we gather as the Body of Christ to offer ourselves to you in praise and thanksgiving. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us and on these your gifts. Make them by the power of your Spirit to be for us the body and blood of Christ, that we may be for the world the Body of Christ, redeemed by His blood.
By your Spirit make us one in Christ, one with each other, and one in the ministry of Christ to all the world, until Christ comes in final victory. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, let us pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen
Benediction
Doxology
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