second sunday of advent
December 6, 2015
-Gathering into worship-
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Welcome
Gary Burdick, Lay Leader
Opening Scripture
Malachi
3:1-4
*Call to Worship
John
came out of the wilderness to preach repentance; he preaches to us still.
Make straight the paths we now walk and
prepare the way for God’s reign of justice and love.
*Hymn “People, Look East” #202
*Opening Prayer
Holy One, through your Holy Spirit instruct
us by the light of your prophets.
Illumine our hearts, that we may hear
your call to become your path into the world. In the name of Jesus Christ we
pray. Amen.
*Chorus “Emmanuel,
Emmanuel” #204
Emmanuel,
Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God
with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
Announcements
-BECOMING THE CHURCH THROUGH WORD-
Children’s Sermon Luke 1:26-38
Anthem “Boy
Child of Mary” Choir
Scripture Luke 3:1-6
Sermon
-Offering
our prayers-
You are invited to share your prayer concerns
by writing them on the Prayer Request cards and placing them in the offering
plate.
Prayer Hymn “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” #216
Silent Prayer / Pastoral Prayer / 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.
-Sharing our blessings-
Offering Our Gifts and Tithes
*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All
Blessings Flow”
#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.
*Offering Prayer
Holy God, you are the only One who can
purify us and make us whole. Through the righteousness of Christ, you restore
us. We trust that you are working in our hearts and minds to renew us by the
power of your Holy Spirit. As we present our offerings, we ask that our efforts
may be pleasing in your sight. By your grace, bring forth a harvest of
righteousness in our lives and our communities. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
-Taking the Word to the World-
*Closing Hymn
“We Are Called” #2172
in The
Faith We Sing
*Benediction
*Chorus “God Be with You
till We Meet Again” (Refrain) #672
Till we
meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus’ feet;
till we
meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church
“Where Faith and Life Meet”
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
Pastor:
Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291