WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring with The First Noel” - arr. Susan Caudill Denise Cromer, organ

CANDLE LIGHTING LITURGY - HOPE CANDLE8:30 AM: Brian and Diane P’Pool | 11:00 AM: Jack and Bev Jones

Reader 1: We light this candle as a symbol of the hope we have in the promise of the Lord’s coming .Reader 2: For God will fulfill God’s promise to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. A righteous Branch will spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land .All: Come, Lord Jesus, come!

*HYMN NO. 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” - TRURO

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONLord, have mercy on us. We are not ready for your coming. We live in sin, as though there were no justice. We live in fear, as though there were no grace. Forgive us, Lord. Show us your mercy and steadfast love. Lead us in your truth, and teach us your paths, for you are the God of our salvation. (Please continue with silent prayers of confession.)

ADVENT CALL TO WORSHIP: HYMN # 88 (VS. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VENI EMMANUEL

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: The Lord is our righteousness . People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen!

ANTHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Of the Father’s Heart Begotten” - Ken Berg 8:30 AM: FPC Ensemble; 11:00 AM: Chancel Choir, Jeffrey Jones, baritone

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 | 8:30 & 11:00 AM WORSHIP

*Congregation, please stand if you are able.

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: If you are a guest with us today, please know you are welcome. We ask all members and guests to please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the next person in your pew. We also invite guests to visit the Welcome Table in the narthex following the service.

THE WORDSCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke 21:25-36

SERMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Heads Held High”Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley

CALL TO PRAYER: HYMN #93 (VS. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” - PICARDY

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (unison) 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming” - arr. Mark Hayes Miles Dumbleton, baritone

*DOXOLOGY: HYMN NO. 606 . . . . . “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” - OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: APOSTLES CREEDI 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE SENDING

*HYMN NO. 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - HYFRYDOL

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . “Then Shall Your Light Shine Forth” - Patricia Lou Harris, French Advent Carol Denise Cromer, organ

TODAY AT FPC

HANGING OF THE GREENS - Tuesday, November 30

ASSISTING IN WORSHIP

FPC MUSIC& SOUND

ACOLYTES

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AMBASSADORS

OUR SINCERE CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TOBrenda Pedersen upon the death of her mother .

Rev. Dr. John. C. Brearley, Rev. Nathan D. See, Rev. Dr. Charles D. Elliott

Director of FPC Chancel Choir | Dr. Tim KochDirector of Music Ministries | Skip YinglingOrganist | Denise Cromer // Sound Tech | Jody Boykin, Keith Kline 8:30 AM | Amelia Magee, Bristal Copeland, Devin Copeland 11:00 AM | Alie Josey, Lucy Benton, Noah Hardin

8:30 AM | Carolyn & Warren McKittrick, Rod & Karen Madert 11:00 AM | Tom Nace, Henry Harrison, Paul Niles, Bob Moore, Becky Sanders, Diane Heckathorne, Pam Clifton, Ken FerrickB .J . Thomas, Gloria Dupree

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We are looking for Christmas Greenery Donations! Here is how to donate: Fill out this form and turn into the Church Office OR Donate online via our App or website. Deadline to donate to be in the Dec. 19 bulletin is Sunday, December 12.

CHRISTMAS GREENERY DONATIONS

Any amount appreciated.

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Please call the church if you are aware of a fellow member who is ill or in the hospital. 843-448-4496

Lovefeast Service Pw Christmas BrunchSunday, December 5 | 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary

We are looking for volunteers to help us serve at the Lovefeast Worship Service. If you are able to help and come early at 5:00 PM, please contact Patty Gresko at

843.267.0842. Thank you!

Tuesday, December 7 | 10:30 AM in Wilkes Hall

We would love to have you join us for our annual Presbyterian Women Christmas brunch. Please RSVP

to LuAnne Martini by November 29. 843.448.4496 | Cost is $10

Advent & Christmas at FPCADVENT FAMILY FESTIVAL - Wednesday, December 1 | 5:30 PM in Wilkes Hall

THE LOVEFEAST AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Sunday, December 5 | 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary

2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 5

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHRISTMAS BRUNCH - Tuesday, December 7 | 10:30 AM in Wilkes Hall

3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 12 (Communion served)

LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE - Wednesday, December 15 | 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary

LESSONS & CAROLS AT EARLY SABBATH - Thursday, December 16 | 6:00 PM in Wilkes Hall

LESSONS & CAROLS AT THE GATHERING - Sunday, December 19 | 9:00 AM in Wilkes Hall

CHRISTMAS CANTATA - 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 19 | 11:00 AM Only

LIVE NATIVITY - Sunday, December 19 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM in Parking Lot

NO EARLY SABBATH - Thursday, December 23

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - Friday, December 24 | 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM

DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS - Sunday, December 26 | 11:00 AM Only

Advent Family Festival Wednesday, December 1 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Wilkes Hall

Families are invited to come and make an Advent Wreath to use during the season of Advent. We will enjoy pizza, salad and brownies for dinner. Cost for this event is 15.00 per family. Sign up on our website or Churchlife app!

Advent Devotionals are Available in the Church Office

You can pick up your copy of the Advent Devotional in our church office, tables in the Narthex, or tables at the back of Wilkes Hall. Thanks!