praise service “first sunday of advent” november 30, 2008

Praise ServicePraise Service

“First Sunday of Advent”“First Sunday of Advent”November 30, 2008November 30, 2008

Order of ServiceOrder of Service• Opening SongOpening Song

– Father Spirit JesusFather Spirit Jesus

• Welcome / AnnouncementsWelcome / Announcements• Call to WorshipCall to Worship• Songs of PraiseSongs of Praise

– Go Tell It On The MountainGo Tell It On The Mountain– Friend of GodFriend of God

• Chalk Talk / Passing the PeaceChalk Talk / Passing the Peace• Songs of WorshipSongs of Worship

– He Sent a CarpenterHe Sent a Carpenter– Come Thou Long-Expected JesusCome Thou Long-Expected Jesus

• ScriptureScripture– Isaiah 64: 1-9; 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9; Mark 13: 24-37Isaiah 64: 1-9; 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9; Mark 13: 24-37

• The Message – “Keep Awake”The Message – “Keep Awake”• OfferingOffering

– AlleluiaAlleluia

• Joys & ConcernsJoys & Concerns• The Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s Prayer• Closing SongClosing Song

– Mighty SaviorMighty Savior

Father Spirit JesusFather Spirit Jesus

Lord the worship we bringLord the worship we bring

Is more than songs that we singIs more than songs that we sing

It’s a reflection of our ever It’s a reflection of our ever

changing lives;changing lives;

The best we have to offerThe best we have to offer

We don’t just lift up our handsWe don’t just lift up our hands

Lord, we lift up our lives,Lord, we lift up our lives,

For we know that You are worthy For we know that You are worthy

of our praise.of our praise.

To You our life songs raiseTo You our life songs raise

Rescued from darkness,Rescued from darkness,

We are walking in marvelous light, We are walking in marvelous light,

For we are children of the King!For we are children of the King!

SingSing

You are worthy of all honor,You are worthy of all honor,

Glory, praise, and power;Glory, praise, and power;

King of the nations.King of the nations.

You are holy God, almighty.You are holy God, almighty.

Clothed in brilliant majesty;Clothed in brilliant majesty;

Father, Spirit, Jesus!Father, Spirit, Jesus!

Lord the worship we bringLord the worship we bring

Is more than songs that we singIs more than songs that we sing

It’s a reflection of our ever It’s a reflection of our ever

changing lives;changing lives;

The best we have to offerThe best we have to offer

We don’t just lift up our handsWe don’t just lift up our hands

Lord, we lift up our lives,Lord, we lift up our lives,

For we know that You are worthy For we know that You are worthy

of our praise.of our praise.

To You our life songs raiseTo You our life songs raise


We are walking in marvelous light, We are walking in marvelous light,


SingSing





We are walking in marvelous light,We are walking in marvelous light,


Sing - SingSing - Sing




Holy God, Almighty.Holy God, Almighty.



Welcome & Welcome & Announcements!Announcements!

Call To WorshipCall To WorshipLeader:Leader: A voice cries out: “In the wilderness A voice cries out: “In the wilderness

prepare the way of the Lord,”prepare the way of the Lord,”People:People: Make straight in the desert a highway Make straight in the desert a highway

for our God.for our God.Leader:Leader: Sing and rejoice, O daughter of ZionSing and rejoice, O daughter of ZionPeople:People: For lo, I will come and dwell in your For lo, I will come and dwell in your

midst, says the Lordmidst, says the Lord

Go Tell It On The MountainGo Tell It On The Mountain

Go tell it on the mountain, Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;Over the hills and everywhere;

Go tell it on the mountain that Go tell it on the mountain that

Jesus Christ is born.Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching While shepherds kept their watching

o’er silent flocks by night,o’er silent flocks by night,

Behold, throughout the heavens, Behold, throughout the heavens,

there shone a holy light.there shone a holy light.

The shepherds feared and trembled The shepherds feared and trembled

when, lo! Above the earth when, lo! Above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus that Rang out the angel chorus that

hailed our Savior’s birth.hailed our Savior’s birth.

Down in a lowly manger the humble Down in a lowly manger the humble

Christ was bornChrist was born

And God sent us salvation that And God sent us salvation that

blessed Christmas mornblessed Christmas morn

Friend of GodFriend of God

Who am I that You Who am I that You

are mindful of me?are mindful of me?

That You hear me when I call?That You hear me when I call?

Is it true that You are thinking of me?Is it true that You are thinking of me?

How You love me, it’s amazingHow You love me, it’s amazing

I am friend of God.I am friend of God.



He calls me friend.He calls me friend.

Who am I that You Who am I that You

are mindful of me?are mindful of me?

That You hear me when I call?That You hear me when I call?

Is it true that You are thinking of me?Is it true that You are thinking of me?

How You love me, it’s amazingHow You love me, it’s amazing

I am friend of God.

I am friend of God.

I am friend of God.

He calls me friend.

God Almighty,God Almighty,

Lord of Glory,Lord of Glory,

You have called me friend.You have called me friend.




You call me friend.You call me friend.

Chalk TalkChalk Talkwithwith

Pastor Mark Farnell Pastor Mark Farnell

and the and the

CUMC ChildrenCUMC Children

Lighting the Advent CandleLighting the Advent Candle“The First Advent Candle”“The First Advent Candle”

Passing The PeacePassing The Peace

He Sent A CarpenterHe Sent A Carpenter

In a manger filled with hay, In a manger filled with hay,

The Virgin Mother’s baby layThe Virgin Mother’s baby lay

While shepherds stood there While shepherds stood there

trembling at the sighttrembling at the sight

This child was the King of KingsThis child was the King of Kings

But God who knows and sees all thingsBut God who knows and sees all things

Sent a simple man to show the world Sent a simple man to show the world

the lightthe light

He sent a carpenter, a carpenter to He sent a carpenter, a carpenter to

build His kingdom herebuild His kingdom here

A carpenter, He sent a carpenterA carpenter, He sent a carpenter

To build on faith not fearTo build on faith not fear

The proof lay in those nail scarred The proof lay in those nail scarred

handshands

So every heart could understandSo every heart could understand

He sent a carpenter to build his He sent a carpenter to build his

kingdom herekingdom here

His father’s house was here on earthHis father’s house was here on earth

Was built on faith and by his worksWas built on faith and by his works

Grew strong just like the rock it stood Grew strong just like the rock it stood

uponupon

Then God spoke to His only SonThen God spoke to His only Son

And told him that his job was doneAnd told him that his job was done

When the last nail was finally driven When the last nail was finally driven

homehome

He sent a carpenter, a carpenter to He sent a carpenter, a carpenter to

build His kingdom herebuild His kingdom here

A carpenter, He sent a carpenterA carpenter, He sent a carpenter

To build on faith not fearTo build on faith not fear


handshands





kingdom here;kingdom here;



Come Though Come Though Long-Expected JesusLong-Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long expected Jesus,Come, Thou long expected Jesus,

born to set Thy people free;born to set Thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us,From our fears and sins release us,

let us find our rest in Thee. let us find our rest in Thee.

Israel’s strength and consolation,Israel’s strength and consolation,

hope of all the earth Thou art;hope of all the earth Thou art;

Dear desire of every nation,Dear desire of every nation,

joy of every longing heart.joy of every longing heart.

Born Thy people to deliver,Born Thy people to deliver,

born a child and yet a King;born a child and yet a King;

Born to reign in us forever,Born to reign in us forever,

now Thy gracious kingdom bring.now Thy gracious kingdom bring.

By Thine own eternal spiritBy Thine own eternal spirit

rule in all our hearts alone;rule in all our hearts alone;

By Thine all sufficient merit,By Thine all sufficient merit,

raise us to Thy glorious throne.raise us to Thy glorious throne.

ScriptureScriptureMark 13: 24-37Mark 13: 24-37

Isaiah 64: 1-9Isaiah 64: 1-91 Corinthians 1: 3-9 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9

Scripture Taken from the Holy BibleScripture Taken from the Holy BibleToday’s New International VersionToday’s New International Version

Mark 13: 24-37Mark 13: 24-37The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End TimesThe Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times

24“But in those days, following that distress,24“But in those days, following that distress,“ ‘the sun will be darkened,“ ‘the sun will be darkened,

and the moon will not give its light;and the moon will not give its light;

25 the stars will fall from the sky,25 the stars will fall from the sky,and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ dd

26“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds 26“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.with great power and glory.

27And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four 27And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.

Mark 13: 24-37Mark 13: 24-37The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End TimesThe Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times

28“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get 28“Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.

29Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it 29Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that it c c is near, right at the door. 30Truly I tell you, is near, right at the door. 30Truly I tell you, this generation will this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.away.

Mark 13: 24-37Mark 13: 24-37The Day and Hour UnknownThe Day and Hour Unknown

32“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in 32“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert e! e! You do You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going

away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with an assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.an assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

35“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the 35“Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at

midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn.

Mark 13: 24-37Mark 13: 24-37The Day and Hour UnknownThe Day and Hour Unknown

36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping.

37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’ ”37 What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!’ ”

The MessageThe Message

“Keep Awake”“Keep Awake”

OfferingOffering

Joys & ConcernsJoys & Concerns

The Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven,Our Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name,Hallowed be thy name,Thy Kingdom come,Thy Kingdom come,

thy will be done, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.But deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. for ever and ever. AmenAmen

Mighty SaviorMighty Savior

Mighty mighty Savior,Mighty mighty Savior,

Mighty mighty Lord;Mighty mighty Lord;

Mighty mighty SaviorMighty mighty Savior

You are my God.You are my God.

Father, Father, Father my Lord;Father, Father, Father my Lord;

Father, Father, Father my Lord;Father, Father, Father my Lord;

Let Your praises ring,Let Your praises ring,

Let Your people sing.Let Your people sing.

That You are a That You are a





Jesus, Jesus, Jesus my Lord;Jesus, Jesus, Jesus my Lord;

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus my Lord;Jesus, Jesus, Jesus my Lord;



Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God.Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God.

Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God;Spirit, Spirit, Spirit of God;



See You Next Week!See You Next Week!

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