God Calls Us to Be Present in Worship

November 29, 2015 Hanging of The Greens

November 29, 2015 God Calls Us to Be Present in Worship Meaning of Christmas Tree & Chrismons Don & Judy Wilson Prelude Praise and Thanksgiving Douglas E. Wagner From a traditional Gaelic melody Hymn “Joy to the World” ( # 134 purple hymnal) Call to Worship Leader: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. In you, I put my trust. Meaning of the Nativity Scene The Roe Family People: Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Leader: Lead me in your truth, and teach me, (# 145 vrs.1 red hymnal) for you are the God of my salvation. People: According to your steadfast love remember me, Meaning of the Liturgical Colors Pastor Ed for your goodness’ sake, O Lord! All: Let us worship God! Prayers of the People Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom Opening Prayer Robert Wheeler 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 Song of Praise “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom (# 123, vrs.1 red hymnal) and the power and the glory, forever. Amen

God Speaks to Us in Scripture Offeratory “Now Thank We All Our God” Lani Smith From a tune by Johann Cruger Meaning of the Advent Wreath Howlett Family Doxology “Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow” Lighting of the First Advent Candle Prayer of Dedication

Hymn “Silent Night, Holy Night” God Sends Us Back Into the World to Witness & Serve ( # 122, vrs.1 purple hymnal) Closing Hymn “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Meaning of the Candles Pat Patrick (# 82 purple hymnal)

Hymn “O Holy Night” Benediction (# 148 vrs.1 red hymnal) Postlude “People, Look East” Stephen L. Aber Wreaths, Banners & Stained Glass Windows Jean Bluhm From a traditional French melody *Please stand if you are able Hymn “The First Noel” (# 147 vrs.1 purple hymnal)

Meaning of Poinsettia & Christmas Rose Beverly Ramsey

Hymn “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” ( # 160 vrs.1 red hymnal)