December 11, 2016
-Gathering into worship-
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Opening
Isaiah 35:1-10
*Hymn “Hail
to the Lord’s Anointed” #203
*Prayer of Illumination
Glorious is your righteousness, wondrous
is your love, Savior, Lord and Sovereign who was, and is, and is to come.
Pour out your Spirit that we may hear
your word, see your way, and follow where you lead us. 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
was the best/greatest gift you’ve ever been given?”
Anthem “Angel Carol” Choir
-Reflecting on the Story-
Children’s Sermon
Scripture Matthew 11:2-11
Sermon
-Sharing Our faith-
Testimony Cathleen Perry
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 “Tell Out, My Soul” #200
*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
Rev.
Kelly Smith
214-202-9291