Join us on December 8, as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin leads us in 9 am worship with the sermon, “The Path of Peace.” Here are a few questions to consider in preparation for worship.
- What are the biggest obstacles to experiencing peace in your own life?
- What is the difference between worldly peace and the peace of God?
- How much of your sense of peace is related to circumstances or people around you instead of the Lord?
- How does our relationship with God impact our ability to experience true inner peace?
- What role does John the Baptist play in bringing about the peace of God?
- How can we be active agents of peace in our everyday life?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
First Reading: Luke 1:67-79 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:1-6 (Common English Bible)
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December 08, 2024 Worship Info
Scripture: Common English Bible (CEB) Amplified Bible (AMP) Permission to podcast/stream the service music obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-730666 and CCLI Streaming License CSPL069066 and WORSHIPCast Streaming License. All Rights Reserved.
GTG = Glory to God Hymnal
PH = Presbyterian Hymnal
Grey Book = Songs for Praise & Worship
Worship Liturgy from the:
Call to Worship 58.1 Year C Published by the Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The official journal of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians
ministrymatters.com
re-worship.blogspot.com
Candle lighting liturgy:
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/come-let-us-adore-him-advent-candle-lighting-liturgy-2024
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Craig R. Alwin
Scripture: Luke 1:67-79, Luke 3:1-6 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “The Path of Peace”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Jolene S., 2024 volunteers
Cantor: Carol W.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Design/Audio/Video: Debbie C., John N.
Advent Candle lighting: Anderson Family
Piano Solo: Evelyn S.
Prelude:
GTG 121 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1 & 4
TEXT: Phillips Brooks, 1868
MUSIC (ST. LOUIS 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6): Lewis Henry Redner, 1868
GTG 119 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Vs. 1 & 2
TEXT: Charles Wesley, 1739, alt.
MUSIC (MENDELSSOHN 7.7.7.7.D with refrain):
Felix Mendelssohn, 1840; arr. William Hayman Cummings, 1855
GTG 87 “Comfort, Comfort Now My People” vs. 1 & 3
TEXT: Johannes Olearius, 1671; trans. Catherine Winkworth, 1863, alt.
MUSIC (GENEVAN 42 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8): Genevan Psalter, 1551
Sung Response: GTG 85 “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” v.2
TEXT: Wayne L. Wold, 1984; © 1984 Fortress Press (admin. Augsburg Fortress)
MUSIC (TIF IN VELDELE 10.7.9.6): Yiddish folk song; arr. Wayne L. Wold, 1984;
Arr. © 1984 Fortress Press (admin. Augsburg Fortress)
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(After the Peace) GTG 113 “Angels We Have Heard on High” chorus
TEXT: French carol; trans. James Chadwick, 1860, alt.
MUSIC (GLORIA 7.7.7.7 with refrain): French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes, 1937; © 1937,
ren. 1965 H. Augustine Smith Jr. (admin. Fleming H. Revell Company, a div. of Baker Publishing Group)
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Sung Response: GTG 795 “Healer of Our Every Ill”
TEXT: Marty Haugen, 1986; © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.
MUSIC (HEALER OF OUR EVERY ILL 8.8.9 with refrain): Marty Haugen, 1986;
© 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.
All rights reserved. First Presbyterian Church, FDL OneLicense.net License #A-730666
Offering Music: “Away in the Manger” pianist: Evelyn S.
(Offertory) GTG 145 “What Child is This” v. 3
TEXT: William Chatterton Dix, 1871
MUSIC (GREENSLEEVES 8.7.8.7.6.8.6.7): English ballad, 16th cent.;
arr. Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871
Sending Song: GTG 106 “Prepare the Way, O Zion”
TEXT: Frans Mikael Franzen, 1812, rev. 1819; trans. Augustus Nelson, 1958;
adapt. Charles P. Price, 1980, alt.;
© 1982 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All rights reserved. Used by Permission.
MUSIC (BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN 7.6.7.6.7.7 with refrain): Then Swenska Psalmboken, 1697;
arr. American Lutheran Hymnal, 1930, All rights reserved. Reprinted/Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License A -730666. All Rights Reserved
Postlude: “BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN” arr. by Mark Sedio
from “Pull Out All the Stops”
Congregational Song Accompaniments for Organ
TUNE: Swedish folk Tune – 14th C.
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