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Prayer of Thanksgiving, , and Holy THE SERVICE FOR THE ’S DAY MONTREAT PRESBYTERIAN after Communion Romans 15:5-6, 13 December 4, 2016, 9:00 A.M. May the of steadfastness and encouragement Service of Hope and Remembrance grant us to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ , that together we may, Morning Meditation John 1:5; Isaiah 2:5 with one voice, glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. so that we may abound in hope by the power of the . Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD!

* 581 “Glory Be to the Father” Chimes of the

*The Charge Mark 12:28-31 Ritual of Fellowship Which commandment is the first of all? You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, Voluntary Prelude on “We, Thy People, Praise Thee” ST.ANTHONY CHORALE And with all your soul, and with all your mind, Charles Callahan and with all your strength. And the second is this: *Call to Isaiah 11:1-2, 6 You shall love your neighbor as yourself. A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, There is no other commandment greater than these. and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, *Sung 95 (sung twice) “Prepare the Way of the Lord” the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, * & Postlude “ We Have Heard on High” (GTG 113) the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the LORD. French carol/Edward Shippen Barnes The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, *The congregation is invited to stand. and a little child shall lead them.

Scripture passages are read from the New Revised Standard Version. * 82 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” The Prayer of Confession is reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion © 2013 WJK Press. The Lighting of the Candle: Peace A hearing loop is active; switch hearing aid to “T-coil.” MPC is an Earth Care congregation. Please recycle your bulletin. Call to Confession

Montreat Presbyterian Church • P.O. Box 577, Montreat, NC 28757 • (828) 664-9212 • www.MontreatChurch.org Prayer of Confession “Of the Father’s Love Begotten ” , 13th Cent. Gracious and welcoming God, have on your people. John Carter We confess that we do not always heed your word * 607 in everything we say and do. Praise God from whom all flow, We fail to see our neighbors, families, and friends Praise Christ all people here below, Praise Holy Spirit, evermore, as beloved children whom you have made. Praise Triune God Whom we adore. ! In your mercy, forgive us, for we repent of our ways and look to your power to heal us and raise us up, *Prayer of Dedication so that, at the last, you will gather us to you and give us peace. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Silent of Confession I believe in Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Eleison 575 (unison) “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us” who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. Assurance of Pardon and Response 602 “Holy ” He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, Prayer for Illumination and Scripture Reading Matthew 3:1-6 and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Hymn 123 “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy , the communion of , the forgiveness of sins, The “Crying Out in the Wilderness” Keith Grogg the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayers of Hope and Remembrance Hymn 525 “Let Us Break Bread Together”

The Lord’s Prayer (traditional) THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. The Invitation to the Table Give us this day our daily bread, The Lord be with you. and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And also with you. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Lift up your hearts. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever, Amen. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Offering of our and Gifts It is right to give our thanks and praise.