Order of Worship for December 05, 2010
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Praise       "Open Our Eyes"       2086
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Advent Meditation

Meditation Hymn       "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"       211     verse 2

Opening Prayer in unison: Eternal God, in your providence you made all ages a preparation for the kingdom of your Son. Make our hearts ready for the brightness of you and the fullness of your blessing in Jesus. Allow us, in this time of worship, to draw near to you. We pray in the name of Jesus, AMEN.

Hymn       "O Little Town of Bethlehem"       230

Morning Prayer - Lord's Prayer in 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

Reading 1       Isaiah 11:1-10

Children's Time
(After children's time small children may go with our babysitters or stay with parents)

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings            Doxology #95 in Hymnal

Prayer of Thanksgiving in unison: Lord of life, the path to you is straight. Yet our hopes and dreams are often materialistic and self-serving. In our giving, O God, enable us to proclaim a message of hope, peace, joy, and love to a hurting world. We bring our gifts to you in the name of Jesus our Lord, AMEN.

Message Text       Matthew 3:1-12

Message       "Peace. . .Strength to Hold On"

Prayer of Confession in unison: Almighty God, we confess that, too often, we are swept up in the tide of the world. We turn to other things to find peace instead of turning to you. Help us to make room in our hearts and lives for the gifts you offer to us. Forgive us, revive us, and reshape us in your image. We pray in Christ’s name, AMEN

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn       "Turn your Eyes Upon Jesus"       349     (2 times)

Benediction

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