www.mifflinave.org

412-731-2511

905 Mifflin Ave

Pastor: Rev. Kelly Smith

Pastor@mifflinave.org

214-202-9291

*Those that are able are invited to stand

Welcome

Introit “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” Choir

*Call to Worship

Leader: Sing for joy, children of God! Shout aloud, for God is our salvation!

People: We will believe the good news that God is in our midst.

Leader: Sing of faith, children of God! Shout aloud, for God is our hope!

People: We will live the good news that God removes all our fears.

Leader: Sing of grace, children of God! Shout aloud, for God is our compassion!

People: We will share God’s love and hope with those who need good news in their lives.

*Hymn of Praise “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (verses 1-3) #234

*Prayer

Lord, we have come to this place from a world of demands and schedules. We have sought hope and peace and have found them here. Now we seek the inner joy that only your presence can bring to our lives. Open our hearts and our spirits to your love. For we ask this in Jesus' Name. AMEN.

Scripture Isaiah 12.2-6

Lighting of the Advent Candles Judy Arthurs and Marilyn Moreman

Advent Song “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” #206

Children’s Message

Advent Meditation WELCOME

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

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*Doxology Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.

God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.

Child of Peace By Mark Hayes

Soloists: Patricia Deleonibus , Dean Patterson

Readers: Gregory McDonald, Rev. Kelly Smith

I. Prepare the Way

II. Magnificat

III. Child of Peace

IV. Glory to God!

V. Shepherds, Arise!

VI. Peace Medley

VII. Peace Prayer

VIII. Finale

*As the cantata concludes,

everyone is invited to sing HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING #240

*Benediction

December 16, 2018