Order of Worship December 20, 2020

Welcome Rev. Tracy McNeil Wines

Greeting Amanda Koenig By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Lighting of the Advent Candle Noreen Quill “The true light that shines on all people was coming into the world.”

We light the fourth Advent candle as creatures eager to meet their Creator. The Word, the life that was present in the beginning is coming down to us, to make God known. Jesus, you are the light of the world.

Opening Hymn We Have a Savior

Opening Prayer Advent prayer from Fr. Henri Nouwen Jane Dixon Lord Jesus, Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To you we say, “Come Lord Jesus!” Amen.

Scripture John 1:1-5 David Fischer

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it

Sermon Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas Week 4: Pushing Back the Darkness Rev. Tracy McNeil Wines

Special Music Run, Shepherds Johnson Celebration Singers

Offering Testimony John Ausink ​

Prayer Sally Gabler Creator God, in the beginning you called light from darkness, and you have made your light to shine in our hearts by displaying your glory in the person of Jesus Christ. We call him by many names, but they all point to your presence, power, and love. May we shine with your light not only at Christmas but at all times, in all our words and deeds. As Jesus took on human flesh so long ago, may we your followers incarnate your love for others, so that all might give glory to our Father in heaven. Amen.

Closing Hymn I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light UMH 206 Nilse Furtado-Gilliam and Sean Gilliam

Benediction Rev. Tracy McNeil Wines

Choral Response Come, Dearest Child, Into Our Hearts Frazier

Postlude Fantasy on ‘Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland’ Manz

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Bulletin Production: Tanya Sabin Video Production: Sean Gilliam

Closing prayer adapted from the Incarnation: Leader Guide, by Mike Poteet ​ ​ ​ Advent prayer ~ written by Fr. Henri J. M. Nouwen. Posted on Patheos. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/yimcatholic/2012/12/an-advent-prayer.html

We Have A Saviour

Words and Music by and Ben Glover

51 VERSE 1 D Bm7

1. A child has been giv - en, the King of our free - dom.

4 A G D

Sing for the light has come, this is Christ -mas. 2. Come and a - dore

VERSE 2 & 3 7 9 D Bm A

Him and bring gifts be - fore Him. Joy to the world, wor-ship the Son, (3.) - gels and lift up your voic - es. Join in the song of

CHORUS

14 G D D

this is Christ - mas. This is Je - sus, Em-man - u - el here hope, this is Christ - mas.

7 19 Bm G D

with us. Tell all the world, we have a Sav - iour, we have a Sav - iour. We are

3rd time to Coda 7 24 Bm G

no long - er lost 'cause He has come down for us. We have a Sav - iour,

CCLI Song # 6336811 © 2012 9t One Songs | Ariose Music | Music Publishing Australia For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2907617 We Have A Saviour - 2

1. TURNAROUND 9 28 D Gmaj A

we have a Sav - iour. 3. Sing with the an -

2. BRIDGE

33 D G Bm A D/F

we have a Sav - iour. His love will reign for - ev - er, His

38 G Bm A D/F G Bm

love will reign for ev - er, His love will reign for -

1. 2. D.S. al Coda 41 A D

-ev - er. His This is

OUTRO

45 Coda D

we have a Sav - iour.

9 48 Gmaj D