Order of Worship for December 11, 2022 (Streams Live at 10:00 a.m. PST)

PRELUDE Julie Metz, violin

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

PRAYER

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH: Joy

INVITATION: Hope Is a Star

Quartet:  Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright.  Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth.
Congregation:  When God is a child there’s joy in our song.  The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong.  And none shall be afraid, none shall be afraid.

RESPONSIVE LITANY:  Joy

Leader:   In this season of Advent, we remember Christ’s coming will bring us great joy. For those who are suffering and in need
People:  Christ will bring us great joy.
Leader:   For those who have experienced personal loss
People:  Christ will bring us great joy.
Leader:   For those who battle daily with inner demons
People:  Christ will bring us great joy.
Leader:   For those who endure deep disappointment
People:  Christ will bring us great joy.

CANDLE LIGHTING

All:  When God is a child there’s joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong. And none shall be afraid, none shall be afraid.

PRAYER

HYMN:  Joy to the World [Antioch]

PRAYER

SCRIPTURE LESSON:  Matthew 11:2-6

SERMON:  “Unwelcome Blessings”

HYMN:  Good Christian Friends, Rejoice! [In Dulci Jubilo]

PRAYER

HYMN: Angels We Have Heard on High [Gloria]

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Julie Metz, violin

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