December 4, 2016
-Gathering into worship-
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Opening
Isaiah 11:1-10
*Hymn “Savior of the Nations, Come”
#214
*Prayer of Illumination
Come, Holy Spirit, upon these words we
hear, and upon our minds and hearts as we hear them.
Breathe your truth into us, blow away all
that is false, and fill us with the love that sets the universe ablaze.
Even so, come, Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Chorus “Emmanuel,
Emmanuel” #204
Emmanuel,
Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel.
God
with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.
Welcome and Announcements
Getting
to Know You
“What’s
your favorite part of the Christmas season?”
Anthem “The Snow Lay
on the Ground” Choir
-Reflecting on the Story-
Children’s Sermon
Scripture Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon
Jim
Fink
-Sharing Our faith-
Testimony Amy
Shannon
Chorus “Alleluia”
#186
You are invited to share your prayer concerns
by writing them on the Prayer Request cards and placing them in the offering
plate.
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.
-Responding to God’s Word-
Offering Our Gifts and Tithes
Prayer of Thanksgiving
*Hymn “Take My Life,
and Let It Be” #399
*Benediction
*Chorus “I Want
to Walk as a Child of the Light” (Refrain) #206
In
him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike.
The
Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus.
Mifflin Avenue United Methodist Church
“Where Faith and Life Meet”
www.mifflinave.org
412-731-2511
Pastor:
Rev. Kelly Smith
214-202-9291