INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “While We Are Waiting, Come!” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Vocal Introit: See Insert
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” UMH #196
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: People of faith, prepare for coming reign of Christ!
People: As we gather to pray and sing and listen, a spirit of anticipation and hope fill us..
Pastor: The days are surely coming, says our God, when justice and righteousness will prevail.
People: May our worship illuminate our hearts and minds.
All: free us to respond joyfully to God’s call in the days.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
Holy Source of life and hope, as we come together this day, open our ers to hear, open
our eyes to see, and open our hearts to love, that wemay come to know your ways and follow
your paths, help us grow in love for one another, and for all creation, as we prepare for the
coming of the One who calls us to turn from our false gods to you, Holy One, the true source
of our salvation. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “The Apostles’ Creed– Traditional Version” UMH #881
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Isaiah 2:1-5 Pew Bible Pg. 1062
New Testament Matthew 24:36-44 Pew Bible Pg. 1539 & 1540
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: Waiting
Preparatory Hymn: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” UMH #203
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “Break Forth, O Bounteous Heavenly Light” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: “God’s Arrival” Rev. John Bhajjan
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emanuel” UMH #211
† Benediction
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “May the God of Hope Go with Us” Jan Kaupp