Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
December 10, 2023 | 11:00 am
“I Can’t Wait”
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Welcome
Dr Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor
Prelude: “Joy to the World”
Linda McKechnie, arranger
Fifth Street Bells
Peggy Graff, organ
Thomas Williams, director
Advent Wreath Lighting
Rev. Samuel Macias, Associate Pastor
*Call to Worship
One: We await Christ’s light in this world of darkness.
All: We can’t wait!
One: And yet, we await God’s peace and hope in a world of weariness and sorrow.
All: We can’t wait, and yet, we wait in the promise of Emmanuel, God with us. Amen.
*Hymn 220: “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
1 Angels from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o’er all the earth;
ye who sang creation’s story
now proclaim Messiah’s birth:
Refrain:
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
2 Shepherds, in the field abiding,
watching o’er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing;
yonder shines the infant light: [Refrain]
3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great Desire of nations;
ye have seen his natal star: [Refrain]
4. Saints, before the altar bending,
watching long in hope and fear;
suddenly the Lord, descending,
in his temple shall appear:
(Refrain)
Anthem: “Still, Still, Still”
Michelle Weir, arranger
Adoramus Chamber Choir
Alison Haygood, director
Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 196: “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
1. Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
2. Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11
Thane Arther, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: I Can’t Wait
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Musical Response to Prayer: “Lo, How a Rose Er Blooming”
Sandra Eithun, arranger
Offertory: “Noche de Paz” (Silent Night)**
César Alejandro Carrillo, arranger
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.
Choral Benediction: “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Michele Weir, arranger
*Postlude: “Prepare the Way”
James Mansfield, arranger
Fifth Street Bells: Meredith Ball, Christine Boren, Mark Boren, Jeanne Cochran, Alison Haygood, Elaine Johnson, Sherri McQueen, Avary Vaughn, Jayme Vaughn-Linebarger, and Taylor White
**”Noche de Paz” translation:
This peaceful night,
lovely night,
when everything sleeps all around,
all the stars are spreading their light
to announce Child Jesus’ birth.
The star of peace is also shining,
The star of peace is also shining.
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In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate for the month of December will support the First Street Mission food bank.
The Poinsettias in the Sanctuary are in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Broderick and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Smith.
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