First L: We praise you, the Lord God of Israel! You came to the help of your people and have set them free. 319 N. Walnut Street, Dover, Ohio 44622 C: You have raised up for us a mighty Savior, a descendant November 29, 2020 9:30 A.M. of your servant David.

Pastor John B. Wallace 330-343-2719 (Res.) L: You promised through your holy prophets long ago that you Liturgist Jean Richardson would save us from our enemies, from the power of all those Scripture Reader Libby Paden who hate us. Director of Music G. Randall Gibbs Custodian Sam Paden C: You have shown the mercy promised to our ancestors and have remembered your holy covenant. Administrative Assistant Karen Baker Office: 330-364-8831 Web Site www.doverfirstmoravianchurch.org L: With a solemn oath to our ancestor Abraham, you promised

to rescue us from our enemies and allow us to serve you Prelude “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” arr. Purvis without fear, Welcome and Announcements C: So that we might be holy and righteous before you all the days of our life. Watchword for the Week: In Unison The Moravian Daily Texts Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ L: By your tender mercy you cause the bright dawn of salvation with great power and glory. Mark 13:26 to rise on us, C: To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the First Sunday in : Light the Candle of Hope shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Advent Wreath Virtual Tradition ~ Marilyn Robinson and (Sitting) Matt Spies L: The voice of the messenger echoes from the desert, calling us Reader One: Every year we light candles as we prepare for the to prepare the way of the Lord and to make a straight path on coming of Christ. More and more candles, more and more light, which he may come. Let us confess our sins, so that our as we watch and wait for , the Light of the World. crooked ways will be made straight and the rough ways smooth. Reader Two: God of Promise, come into our darkness. Renew your hope in us, for you alone bring life out of death. Gracious Lord Jesus, you come to us with the good news All: Receive God’s promise of hope from Psalm 33: of salvation, but too often we fail to notice. You come to The eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, us day by day, yet we close the doors of our hearts when on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, it seems convenient to do things our own way. We ignore to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. your presence and your leadership. We have failed to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God. Pastor: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our Forgive us, merciful Lord. May we live so that the world shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. will know that you have come. Amen. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you. L: Through John the Baptizer, we hear the Lord's promise: Turn away from your sins, and God will forgive your sins. * Liturgy for Advent ~ Pages 49 & 50 : Music Cantered Special Hosanna Anthem (Standing) Prayers for the Community Leader: Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, all the earth! The glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people together Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 64:1–9 will see it. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Matthew 1:18–21 Psalm 80 Cong: Rejoice greatly, shout for joy! See, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and brings salvation. Children’s Moment (Children Preschool to 5th grade dismissed to “Children’s Church”.)

2 Special Music “Savior of the Nations, Come” arr. Moklebust Donna Keller, Handbells Thanks to the following people who decorated the church The Message: “Hope in Hope” for Advent and : Dawna Compton, Larry and

Prayer Becky Kutcher, Gary and Sandy Martin, Sam, Susan, Libby and Rachel Paden, Don Richardson, Pastor John, Cheryl and Courtney Special Advent Communion Wallace, and Terry and Susan Corder. Many hands made light work! Special Music “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” arr. Vandall Rebecca Kutcher and G. Randall Gibbs Special thanks to Don Richardson and Dave Yoder for helping

Closing Blessing Sam with projects around the church, including getting the Christmas trees and decorations out of storage. Postlude and Gradual Dismissal

Please note: If you have a cell phone, please turn it off during the worship service. If you would like to recycle your bulletin, place it The Dover Moravian Messenger in the basket near the ushers’ table at the back of the sanctuary. Sunday 9:30 AM Worship, Advent Communion & Children’s Our thanks to those who helped with the worship service by Church– Sanctuary Online worship is available each week. sharing their talent for the Lord and God’s people today.

Need to change a diaper? The Changing Station is located in Make your reservations & pick up your tickets for the Social Hall. The Nursery room is unavailable. our in-person Christmas Candlelight Services beginning today in the Social Hall.

Flowers 10:30 AM Adult Bible Study – Basement The flowers are in memory of Herbert and Margaret Zollar and Leland Zollar, given by Dave and Jane Schooff and family. Monday 9:00 AM Staff Meeting – Pastor’s Office 9-Noon M&W Buckeye ASPIRE Classes – Basement One Call Now ~ 330-364-8831 10:00 AM Counting – Living Room Samuel and Charlotte Hollingsworth are sponsoring 7-8:00 PM Confirmation Class via Zoom

our One Call Now this week. Tuesday 9-Noon T&Th Buckeye ESOL Classes – Basement Worship Attendance Report 10-11:00 AM Bible Study via Zoom 6-8:30 PM T&Th Buckeye ESOL Classes – Basement Sunday 9:30 a.m. ~ 33 7:00 PM Elders’ Meeting – Room 215 Change Can Make a Difference Offering for Wednesday 6:30 PM “Creating Sunday’s Worship” – Sanct. Moravian Open Door (MOD) $298.77 6:30 PM Men’s Bible Study – Room 215 Prayers for the People Thursday 8-8:00 PM Luncheon Prep – Kit. & S. Hall Amberwood Manor: Laura Colvin; Country Club Retmt. Center: Larry Colvin; Hennis Care (Bolivar): Glo Jones; Hennis Friday 11-1:00 PM Community Luncheon – Carry Out ONLY Care (Dover): Dawn Miller; New Dawn: Mary Lou Lahmers; Park Noon Adult Bible Study – Room 215 Village: Earl Johnson.

Birthday and Anniversary Daily Prayer Support Sunday 9:30 AM Worship & Children’s Church – Sanctuary Nov. 29 Cade Miller; Anniv: Marc & Marla Cappell Online worship is available each week. Nov. 30 Julia Geisinger Make your reservations & pick up your tickets in the social hall Dec. 3 Libby Paden; Anniv: Tony & Kelli Argento for our in-person Christmas Candlelight services on Dec. 23 & 24. Dec. 5 Blake Hoop 10:30 AM Adult Bible Study – Basement

3 4 Our Worship Opportunities Our Mission & Outreach Opportunities

26-Points of Grace Family Worship Each Sunday Moravian Star Point at 9:30 a.m. Today is the deadline to place your order. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. or Worship Online each week No this year – our alternative is called 26-Points of Grace. Moravian Stars will decorate the sanctuary this year at

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Christmastime. If you would like to sponsor a star point for a Second Sunday of Advent minimum of $5.00, in memory or in honor of a family member Dec. 6 ~ 9:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Children’s Church or friend, please fill out an order form and return it along with your payment to the church office. Payment must accompany Third Sunday of Advent your order. Please make checks payable to: First Moravian Dec. 13 ~ 9:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Children’s Church Church of Dover. Order forms were in the bulletin and are available today on Fourth Sunday of Advent the Ushers’ table at the back of the sanctuary. Dec. 20 ~ 9:30 a.m. ~ Worship & Children’s Church Your loved one’s name will appear in the bulletin for the

Christmas Candlelight service. You will receive a paper Moravian Christmas Candlelight Services Star ornament for your support of missions for your . The funds will go toward World Mission: Board of World Wednesday, December 23, at 6:30 p.m. Mission; and Local Missions: Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County. Thursday, December 24, at 5:00 & 8:00 p.m.

A face mask and ticket are required for each service.

A Virtual Event

Christmas Candlelight Services ~ Tickets Required With so many restrictions and changes in our lives Wednesday, Dec. 23, at 6:30 p.m. and in our Christian traditions, the church will be providing a special for the Advent Season which will be Thursday, Dec. 24, at 5:00 & 8:00 p.m. available on YouTube.

“Prophesy Promenade: A Walk through the Nativity Story” Christmas Candlelight Ticket Booth The in-person Christmas Candlelight booth will be set Our evening of Story, Music and Light will start in our west up in the social hall. Here you may make your reservation parking lot, which will be filled with a lovely labyrinth of for the service of your choice and pick up your tickets on luminaries leading you to the former entrance of the church the spot. You also may call in your reservation to the where six stops of reflection and love will unfold. As we walk the church office and pick up your tickets at the church way of Mary, Joseph and Jesus, we will review the true meaning office before December 20. Christmas Candlelight tickets of Christmas. This virtual walk of grace, tucked into the are available beginning Today. Pastor John crispness of a winter’s night, with a variety of seasonal music, will enhance each stop along the way. Look for this virtual promenade going live on YouTube on Sunday, December 13.

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Community Soup & Sandwich Luncheons by Susan Corder and Marcia Harding 24-Hour Unity Prayer Watch

The next Community Soup & Sandwich Luncheon will be on Friday, December 4, from This continues to be a year of incredible change. With that in 11-1:00 p.m. The luncheons will be Carry-out ONLY and mind, our Unity Prayer Watch event will lean heavily on our deliveries will be available to businesses with a minimum “sheltered in place” members. Each year we join the greater order of $15 or more. The menu will be soups, sandwiches and desserts. Quarts Moravian Church in prayer for this 24-hour day of continual of soup need to be pre-ordered by Monday before the intercession. I need your help and commitment. Some of you will luncheon. There is no dine-in until further notice. Proceeds receive a direct appeal from me to you for your prayerful spirit. I from our luncheons help the Moravian Women contribute to implore you for your help in this vital ministry to the greater church missionary efforts at home and around the world. We and world we live in. Take a half hour of your life and serve God appreciate all your support in making our luncheons a success. If you can help work, please contact Marcia Harding, on Wednesday, December 16, as we pray for the world in a 330-343-2104, or Susan Corder, 330-204-0931. whole lot of hurt. Dates for other Friday luncheons are: March 5, and April 9. Plan to help work, support the luncheons, and let Each year we have the privilege to be in prayer for the Unity of your friends know they can still get carry-out! the Moravian church. These prayers stretch out over 24 provinces throughout the world. Our date for this year will be Wednesday,

December 16, which has been designated as Dover First’s Day of Share-A-Christmas 2020 Prayer. We will share these duties with our sisters and brothers in by Lorrigan Booth the Moravian walk from Fry’s Valley, Gnadenhutten, Uhrichsville,

The Moravian Women would like to help and Church of the Redeemer in Columbus. Share-A-Christmas provide toys to families in need. Gifts, which should be unwrapped, may Our time slots for Dover First are as follows: 2-3 AM; 5-6 AM; be left under the tree in the lobby anytime up to and 9-11 AM; 1-2 PM; 3-4 PM; and 6-7 PM. These are really good including Sunday, December 6, 2020, so that the Moravian Women may deliver them to Share-A-Christmas. time slots for the most part, so we should be able to fill all of them This year they will accept only new toys, no books quite easily. Call the church office to sign up. I invite you to except coloring books with crayons, and no clothing or food items, in order to keep families safe and healthy. pick a time and spend some quality time away from all distractions If you have questions, please call Lorrigan Booth at and pray. Information sheets will be available soon. Pastor John 330.340.4702. Thank you for being a blessing to the children of our community!

7 8 Thank You Notes! Sole Purpose

by Julie Pfeiffer To the Moravian Church Ladies… Let us be grateful to people who make us The 2020 Sole Purpose team lived up to happy. They are the charming gardeners their mission statement. “Putting shoes on who make our souls blossom. kids’ feet”. We distributed 600 shoe – Marcel Proust vouchers to TUFF bags. We have expanded service into Tusky Valley Schools. We have spent Thank you! from the bottom of my heart. The food is always so good! around $18,000 for the care of this county’s children. That’s mission-minded work. We need more youths involved! Please Love to all of You, call/text 330-407-2471 or 330-340-6494 and join other youths in Milly Sudduth the congregation in Sole Purpose. Get involved in Sole Purpose today! Beginning on Sunday, December 6, the team is happy to report they will be sponsoring the annual “Sock Market”. Sock sponsorship is broken down as follows: $100.00 for a red sock, To the “Food Ladies”, $50.00 for a blue sock, and $30.00 for a yellow sock. We hope It is always a sweet surprise when that even if you don’t make it to church to view our display and they show up at my door with supper. give a donation, that you will still send in your support to the Thank you ladies for your hard work church office. We will mail a surprise to those people who send in and your thoughtfulness. a donation! Also, our 2021 Pancake Breakfast is slated for Saturday, God Bless, March 6. It will be carry-out only. So plan to drive to the church that Saturday and stay in your car while the youths from Sole Jane & Allen Gasser

Purpose bring you pancakes in Styrofoam containers. We are still deciding what we will do with the silent auction.

Thank you to the women who cooked our supper on Friday. We enjoyed it very much.

Trimming of Candles Thanks again,

Tuesday, December 8 Jim & Jacque Graef by Susan Corder

At our services, each worshipper will receive a To the Board of Trustees, lighted beeswax candle with a red frill. Many volunteers are needed to place the frills on the 500+ candles. We have Thank you for the beautiful fall floral arrangement. scheduled one evening only for the Trimming of Candles. If you What a lovely surprise when I arrived at the church office have never helped, plan to come and learn how to trim the on Monday morning! candles. The Trimming of Candles for the Christmas Eve services will be held Tuesday, December 8, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Thanks for all you do for the staff and congregation throughout the year. Your work is appreciated. social hall. Reminder: Bring your scotch tape dispensers. Mark your calendars, everyone is invited to help, come and bring a Blessings, friend! Karen Baker

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