NOTES FOR REFLECTION ON SERMON AND PRAYERS MAYFLOWER
DECEMBER 1, 2019 • 10:30 AM
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Van Timmeren Sue Ellyn Andrews Sophia Minnavino Gina VanderKolk family Virginia Vogel Tolly S ffler Jon Greg Montgomery and family Dale Bensted April Baker Jean Norris Miller Marcia and Jim David Franzblau Be y and Joel Phil Ba ershall DePree and family Soule Dick Bellows Chip Wood Staci Alguire and Gwen Wallin Bill Petchauer family Leanne Reilly Dorothy Britcher Rick Congdon Sue Stoddard and Leah Koldenhoven Debbie Haley Joan Fleser family Fran and Les Lylah Gri er Julia Bauer Andrea Koster and Thora White family Anne Hooker Sander Molly Tholl Tony Brace Jen Kaczor Brenda Allen David and Michelle David Keyser Wolf Ma Fouch Jon King
8 PRELUDE “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” Julia Brown, Organ; (Sleepers, Wake!) Director of Music CHICAGO MISSION TRIP by J. S. Bach 24 youth and 8 leaders went NEWS OF THE CHURCH Mark Barger Elliott, to serve the church in Chicago! Senior Pastor GO > Find the need LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Ruth Bell Olsson, SEE > God is present Pastoral Associate
Leader: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, KNOW > How God works to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” People: “The law will go out from Zion… He will judge between the na ons and will se le disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Na on will not take up sword against na on, nor will they train for war anymore.”
CHORAL INTROIT Kris Burghart, Jana DeShane, Ryan Po s, Joshua Ledesma People, look East. The me is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People look East and sing today: Love the Guest is on the way.
Leader: Come, descendants of Jacob, People: Let us walk in the light of the LORD!
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #83 “People, Look East” BESANÇON Vs 2 - 5 Please stand as the procession begins *OPENING UNISON PRAYER Ruth Bell Olsson Help us, O Lord, this Advent, to hear Your call through the prophet Isaiah to reflec on and repentance. We yearn for peace, but so o en we spark strife in our own lives and par cipate in pa erns that promote injus ce around the world. We see and hear daily how our world is conflicted, but we are unsure how to work for reconcilia on and peace. So open our ears and souls once again, O Lord, to hear the teachings of Isaiah. May our Advent journey prepare us to welcome the One the prophet calls, “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlas ng Father, Prince of Peace.” Amen.
2 7 *GLORIA PATRI #558 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Andrea Koster FFJ Team (Children 4 years old through 4th grade leave for Church School)
READING FROM SCRIPTURE Ken Goodson, Lay Reader Isaiah 9:1-7 John 16:33 SUBMIT ORDERS BEFORE MON, DEC 9 Pew Bible, Page 489 Pew Bible, Page 765 PriscillaCircle HYMN #133 “Lo, How a Rose” Honorary poinse as will decorate the sanctuary with dedica ons listed ES IST EIN ROS Notecard Sale in the Christmas Eve Bulle n SERMON The Call of the Prophet Mark Barger Ellio Celebra ng Mayflower’s History Order envelopes are in the pew racks $15 for 10 cards and may be placed in the offering pouch A WORD ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC Julia Brown
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Chancel Choir HABITAT OUTREACH arr. John Ru er A great day pain ng up a storm and COMING IN O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom cap ve Israel. providing much needed service That mourns in lowly exile here Un l the Son of God appear. for Roosevelt Park project. JANUARY 2020! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, Free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell thy people save, And give them victory o’er the grave.
O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of might and death’s dark shadows put to flight. New Mayflower Book Club! O come, O come, thou Lord of might, Who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height, In ancient mes didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe.
O come, thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav’nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery
Women’s Retreat Jan. 24-25 *DOXOLOGY #563 AND DEDICATION OF THE GIFTS Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 6 3 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invita on to Communion Words of Ins tu on Sharing of the Elements
Communion Anthem “Agnus dei from Communion Mass in E”” Chancel Choir December 1, 2019 Darke O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace.
Communion Music “Lo, How a Rose”” Julia Brown, arr. Stearns and Burkhardt Organ
Passing of Christ’s Peace We invite you to extend the peace of Christ with your neighbor by saying,“The peace of Christ be with you,” and the response is “Also with you.”
*RECESSIONAL HYMN #87 “Long Ago, Prophets Knew” PERSONENT HODIE
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Julia Brown, by Wolfgang Rübsam Organ
*All who are able are invited to stand.
WELCOME! Hearing assistance is available on the main floor by using the T-switch on your hearing aid. Handheld receivers with earphones are also available from the ushers.
SEARCH: “Mark Barger Ellio ” on Apple Podcasts “Mayflower Congrega onal Church” on Facebook WEBSITE: MayflowerChurch.org • CHURCH OFFICE : 616-459-6255 QUESTIONS : Pastor Mark Barger Ellio , mbe@mayflowerchurch.org
4 5 SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invita on to Communion Words of Ins tu on Sharing of the Elements
Communion Anthem “Agnus dei from Communion Mass in E”” Chancel Choir December 1, 2019 Darke O Lamb of God that takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy peace.
Communion Music “Lo, How a Rose”” Julia Brown, arr. Stearns and Burkhardt Organ
Passing of Christ’s Peace We invite you to extend the peace of Christ with your neighbor by saying,“The peace of Christ be with you,” and the response is “Also with you.”
*RECESSIONAL HYMN #87 “Long Ago, Prophets Knew” PERSONENT HODIE
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Julia Brown, by Wolfgang Rübsam Organ
*All who are able are invited to stand.
WELCOME! Hearing assistance is available on the main floor by using the T-switch on your hearing aid. Handheld receivers with earphones are also available from the ushers.
SEARCH: “Mark Barger Ellio ” on Apple Podcasts “Mayflower Congrega onal Church” on Facebook WEBSITE: MayflowerChurch.org • CHURCH OFFICE: 616-459-6255 QUESTIONS: Pastor Mark Barger Ellio , mbe@mayflowerchurch.org
4 5 *GLORIA PATRI #558 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Andrea Koster FFJ Team (Children 4 years old through 4th grade leave for Church School)
READING FROM SCRIPTURE Ken Goodson, Lay Reader Isaiah 9:1-7 John 16:33 SUBMIT ORDERS BEFORE MON, DEC 9 Pew Bible, Page 489 Pew Bible, Page 765 PriscillaCircle HYMN #133 “Lo, How a Rose” Honorary poinse as will decorate the sanctuary with dedica ons listed ES IST EIN ROS Notecard Sale in the Christmas Eve Bulle n SERMON The Call of the Prophet Mark Barger Ellio Celebra ng Mayflower’s History Order envelopes are in the pew racks $15 for 10 cards and may be placed in the offering pouch A WORD ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC Julia Brown
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Chancel Choir HABITAT OUTREACH arr. John Ru er A great day pain ng up a storm and COMING IN O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom cap ve Israel. providing much needed service That mourns in lowly exile here Un l the Son of God appear. for Roosevelt Park project. JANUARY 2020! Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, Free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; From depths of hell thy people save, And give them victory o’er the grave.
O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of might and death’s dark shadows put to flight. New Mayflower Book Club! O come, O come, thou Lord of might, Who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height, In ancient mes didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe.
O come, thou Key of David, come, And open wide our heav’nly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery
Women’s Retreat Jan. 24-25 *DOXOLOGY #563 AND DEDICATION OF THE GIFTS Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. 6 3 PRELUDE “Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme” Julia Brown, Organ; (Sleepers, Wake!) Director of Music CHICAGO MISSION TRIP by J. S. Bach 24 youth and 8 leaders went NEWS OF THE CHURCH Mark Barger Elliott, to serve the church in Chicago! Senior Pastor GO > Find the need LIGHTING OF THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE Ruth Bell Olsson, SEE > God is present Pastoral Associate
Leader: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, KNOW > How God works to the temple of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” People: “The law will go out from Zion… He will judge between the na ons and will se le disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Na on will not take up sword against na on, nor will they train for war anymore.”
CHORAL INTROIT Kris Burghart, Jana DeShane, Ryan Po s, Joshua Ledesma People, look East. The me is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, trim the hearth and set the table. People look East and sing today: Love the Guest is on the way.
Leader: Come, descendants of Jacob, People: Let us walk in the light of the LORD!
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #83 “People, Look East” BESANÇON Vs 2 - 5 Please stand as the procession begins *OPENING UNISON PRAYER Ruth Bell Olsson Help us, O Lord, this Advent, to hear Your call through the prophet Isaiah to reflec on and repentance. We yearn for peace, but so o en we spark strife in our own lives and par cipate in pa erns that promote injus ce around the world. We see and hear daily how our world is conflicted, but we are unsure how to work for reconcilia on and peace. So open our ears and souls once again, O Lord, to hear the teachings of Isaiah. May our Advent journey prepare us to welcome the One the prophet calls, “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlas ng Father, Prince of Peace.” Amen.
2 7 NOTES FOR REFLECTION ON SERMON AND PRAYERS MAYFLOWER
DECEMBER 1, 2019 • 10:30 AM
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Van Timmeren Sue Ellyn Andrews Sophia Minnavino Gina VanderKolk family Virginia Vogel Tolly S ffler Jon Greg Montgomery and family Dale Bensted April Baker Jean Norris Miller Marcia and Jim David Franzblau Be y and Joel Phil Ba ershall DePree and family Soule Dick Bellows Chip Wood Staci Alguire and Gwen Wallin Bill Petchauer family Leanne Reilly Dorothy Britcher Rick Congdon Sue Stoddard and Leah Koldenhoven Debbie Haley Joan Fleser family Fran and Les Lylah Gri er Julia Bauer Andrea Koster and Thora White family Anne Hooker Sander Molly Tholl Tony Brace Jen Kaczor Brenda Allen David and Michelle David Keyser Wolf Ma Fouch Jon King
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