Join us on December 15, as Rev. Dr. Craig Alwin leads us in 9 am worship with the sermon, “Shout and Sing for Joy.” Here are a few questions to consider in preparation for worship.
- Isaiah 12:2 says, “God is indeed my salvation” and is the source of joy to those who believe.
- Is Salvation limited to only our hope for heaven beyond this life?
- How do we live out God’s salvation now, in the land of the living? (“But I have sure faith that I will experience the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living!” – Psalm 27:13)
- What are the great real needs of our world today?
- From what do you and those whom you love need most to be saved?
- Luke 3:10 says, “The crowds asked him [John the Baptist], ‘What then should we do?’” This question is found several times in Luke-Acts, and the answer includes both repentance and actions of a changed life that foster a sense of true joy for our lives. This is a key element of the good news that John proclaimed about Jesus.
- What does it mean to “produce fruit that shows you have changed your hearts and lives.” (Luke 3:8)?
- What are examples of this “fruit” in our lives today?
God’s Word Is Proclaimed
First Reading: Isaiah 12:1-6 (Common English Bible)
Gospel Reading: Luke 3:7-18 (Common English Bible)
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December 15, 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: Isaiah 12:1-6, Luke 3:7-18 (Common English Bible)
Sermon Title: “Shout and Sing for Joy”
Children’s Moment: Jennifer Zander
Liturgist: Wendy P.
Cantor: Laurie C.
Organist/Pianist: Kris B.
Design/Audio/Video: Kim B., John N.
Advent Candle lighting: Grade School Sunday School
Trombone Solo: Henry H.
Prelude:
GTG 129 “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming”
TEXT: German carol; stanzas 1, 2 trans. Theodore Baker, 1894, alt.;
stanza 3 trans. Harriet Knuth Spaeth, 1985, alt.
MUSIC (ES IST EIN’ ROS’ 7.6.7.6.6.7.6): Alte Catholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng,
1599; arr. Michael Praetorius, 1609
GTG 82 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
TEXT: Charles Wesley, 1744
MUSIC (HYFRYDOL 8.7.8.7.D): Rowland Hugh Prichard, 1830; harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906
GTG 113 “Angels We Have Heard on High” vs. 1 & 2
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)
Sung Response: GTG 85 “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” v.3
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 100 “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout”TEXT: Rory Cooney, 1990; © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.
MUSIC (STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN, Irregular): Irish melody; arr. Rory Cooney,
1990; arr. © 1990 GIA Publications, Inc.
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Offering Music: “Christmas Time is Here” trombone: Henry H.
MUSIC: Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson
Copyright © 1966 by FELAR MUSIC, San Francisco, CA
(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 134 “Joy to the World”
TEXT: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.
MUSIC (ANTIOCH, CM with repeat): Attr. George Frederick Handel,
1742; arr. Lowell Mason, 1836
Postlude: “Joy to the World” arr. by Charles W. Ore
from “11 Compositions for Organ” Set B
Copyright © 1991 Concordia Publishing House
3558 S. Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118-3968
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