29 november 2015 first sunday of advent a gathering around word and table
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29 November 2015First Sunday of
AdventA Gathering Around Word and Table
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We Gather
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CENTERING MUSICWe Gather Together Flor Peeters
CHRIST CANDLEWe light the candle to remember God’s promise to be present when God’s people gather today.
(Please allow this as time for reflection and quieting your heart and thoughts for worship.)
WELCOME AND PRAYER
CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CONGREGATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTSyour bulletin lists most of them
DECEMBER F.O.N.-A-THON ~ Every Sunday in December
Feeding Our NeighborsDecember 5th, 2PM, @N.A.Parsonage (550 W. Main St.) Assemble Lunches
December 6th, 12.30pm @ Bracewell Park (River & Houghton) give out lunches and communion
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*CALL TO WORSHIP
Left Side: God, you are with us.
Right Side: Alleluia, Emmanuel.
Left Side: Alleluia, Emmanuel.
Right Side: God is with us.
All: Thanks be to God.
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*GATHERING PRAYER
Faithful God, who promises presence, ready our hearts for the brightness Jesus’ birth once again, that we might shine your presence to the world. Amen.
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*GATHERING SONGSO Come, O Come Emmanuel UMH #211
Benedictus: An Advent Hymn by Jane Marino
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Benedictus: An Advent Hymn (to the tune of O Perfect Love UMH #645)
We wait for thee, our Lord and mighty SaviorBorn to redeem, to set thy people freePromised of old by word of holy prophetIn silent worship we prepare for thee.
Thy word is true, a covenant of mercyIn quiet prayer we wait the opening dayFearless we rise to greet the unknown futureStrong in the faith that you will guard our way.
Show us thy path, O God of great compassion, From all our sin grant us a sure release.Let thy dawn break for us who dwell in darknessAnd guide our feet into the way of peace.
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UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSIONOn behalf of the global Church, we confess our sin before God and one another.
Ever present God, in the midst of a busy season we confess that at times we are distracted. Forgive us when we fail to be your presence in the world through our thoughts, words, and deeds. Free our lives to be your carols of praise so that the world would hear the good news announcing the coming of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
INDIVIDUAL SILENT CONFESSION
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ASSURANCE OF GRACE
Leader: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.People: In the name of Jesus Christ, We are forgiven.All: Alleluia. Thanks be to God.
*SHARING SIGNS OF GOD’S PEACE
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We Listen and Respond
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ANTHEMThe Simple Gifts Aaron Copland
SCRIPTUREJeremiah 33:14-16Luke 21:25-36
(moment of silent reflection upon today’s scripture)
Lector: Holy Wisdom, Holy Word.All: Thanks be to God.
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SERMON
“When God Comes to Town” Pastor Dan
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RESPONSE
(reflection upon Mary Consoles Eve)
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OUR PRAYERS
SHARING OUR JOYS & CONCERNSFor each request shared, please respond:Lord, hear our prayer.
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A CANDLE TO SYMBOLIZE GOD’S GLOBAL VISION OF COMPASSION, JUSTICE, AND PEACE:
~ We pray for those in need of peace in this season when we sing of peace ~ God encounter us and help us to know the real, lasting, deep peace you offer to us in Jesus. Help us to know you as Emmanuel.
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PRAYER FOR OUR CONGREGATION AND WORLD
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LORD’S PRAYER(variation on traditional English version)
Our Father in Heaven.
Your Name is Holy.
Your Kingdom come.
As Your will is done in heaven, may it also be done on earth.
Give our daily bread to us today;
Forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us;
Lead us not into temptation, And deliver us from Evil;
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory belong to you
forever and ever. Amen.
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PRESENTING A TITHE AND OFFERING OF OUR TIME, TREASURE AND TALENT TO GODThis week’s food offering will be distributed to the Salvation Army food pantry in North Adams.
OFFERTORYLo How a Rose E’er Blooming
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*DOXOLOGY AND SINGING PRAISE(to the tune of UMH #95)
Praise God, who is our Emmanuel;Praise God, who was pleased with us to dwell;Praise God, all you in heaven and on earth;Praise our Triune God of matchless worth. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
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SHARING IN COMMUNIONInvitation(please follow along with the bulletin)
Receiving the Bread and Cup
Song During Communion TFWS #2026 (until all are fed)
Halle, Halle, Halleluja!Halle, Halle, Halleluja!Halle, Halle, Halleluja!Halleluja! Halleluja!
Prayer After Communion
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We Go into the World to Share God’s Love
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SENDING HYMNThis Little Light of Mine UMH #585
BENEDITION/BLESSING TO LIVE AS GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
MUSIC FOR REFLECTIONSavior of the Nations Come
CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD
CONGREGATIONAL AMEN: AMEN!
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