Acknowledgment of New Members*The Ministry of Peace and the Pastoral BenedictionThe Congregational Response VENI EMMANUEL

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

The Postlude Joy to the World arr. Whitworth

*Those who are able, please stand.†Arriving worshipers may be seated.

Recycle bins have been placed at Sanctuary exit doors. Please discard any portion of the printed order ofworship that you do not wish to take home with you.

Our guest music worship leaders this morning are: Erin Wilson, flute; Will Moon, oboe; Meredith Boyd, horn;Pawel Kozak, first violin; Kitty Shepherd, second violin; Arthur Ross, viola; and Douglas Graves, cello. Ourhandbell ringers are Lane Crooks, Evangeline Long, Andrea Lutz, Bob McQuinn, and Mary McQuinn.

The white poinsettias in the Sanctuary are placed by the Andrea family to the glory of God and in loving memoryof Dawn H. Andrea, Fred W. Andrea, Jr., Rebecca C. Andrea, Genevieve H. Hull, and Robert L. and Arden P.Morgan.

The Sanctuary flowers today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of John Craig Fry and in honorof Tanya Alicia Fry by Matt and Mary Ann Fry and Christopher, Nicholas, and Haley.

The Advent wreath was given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Kennedy by theirfamily.

We are grateful to the family of Mary Beck for enriching our worship by allowing us to use the nativity sceneplaced to the glory of God in the Sanctuary vestibule.

BIRTHDAYS - DECEMBER11 Lauren Batte, Brannon McComb12 Roger Rodgers, Elizabeth Smith13 Katie Grace Butts, Rebecca Elmore, Spencer Terry 14 Ron Campbell, Elijah Katz, Jennifer Kern, Scott Nicholson, Calvin Richardson, Don Scoggin, Dick

Simons, Doc Simons15 Kim Bitler, Emily Gossett, Caden Pniewski, Barbara Rayfield16 Jenny Fulmer, Craig Ladd, Ragan Newell, Greg Toole17 Bob Bailey, Laila Evans, Shelia Fulmer, Amy Terry, Logan Thomas, Hunter Woodward, Hallynd

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1“In This Place,” words and music by Ken Medema. Copyright © 1994 Ken Medema Music (Admin. by KenMedema Music/Briar Patch Music). Used by permission. CCLI License #1161571.

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIPThird Sunday of Advent

December 11, 2016 The Lord’s DayOur mission is to carry out Jesus’ great command

through worshiping, nurturing, ministering,and witnessing, in an inclusive environment.

Preparation for WorshipOut of reverence to God and respect for others, please silence cellular telephones,

beepers, and other audible devices during worship.

The MeditationMusic expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.

– Victor Hugo (1802-1885)

The Prelude Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. Hopson

Chiming of the Hour

The Call to Worship The Reverend Turner

We await Christ’s coming, filled with hope,knowing his light will shine in the darkness.We wait, anticipating Christ’s peace,believing that one day it will fill our world.We wait with joy,bubbling up in expectation of Christ’s birth.We wait, embracing Christ’s love,and we reach out to share it with our neighbors.Lord, we wait.Come soon and fill us with your hope, peace, joy, and love.

The Lighting of the Joy Candle Alex and Betsy Henderson

The Invocation and Lord’s PrayerOur 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power andthe glory for ever. Amen.

*†The Hymn of Calling Angels, from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE

The Invitation to Discipleship

*The Hymn of Commitment Angels We Have Heard on High* GLORIAPlease come forward during the singing of this hymn if you wish to confess your faith or identify with thisfellowship. Our Pastor will greet and receive you.

The Anthem Methinks I See an Heavenly Host arr. BurkhardtQuintet: Gretchen LeGrand, Meredith McCoy, Frankie Reid, Laura Kate Reid, and Timmy Reid

The Duet Shepherds’ Carol PRZYBIEZELI DO BETLEJEM PASTERZE

Lila Grace Hibbitts and Rebecca Walker

*The Carol Prepare the Royal Highway BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN

The Expression of Fellowship and Passing the Peace Deacon Ron Ferris

Passing the Friendship Register

A Song of Fellowship In This Place 1 Medema

In this place among these people God is worshiped, God is praised.We have seen the signs and wonders;the lost are found here, the dead are raised.We are living the Gospel story; lives are changed and mountains moved.Won’t you come and work among us? You are welcomed, you are loved.

The Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7 Pew Bible Page 630 (OT)

The Carol Creator of the Stars of Night CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM

The Carol Morning Star MORGENSTERN

Maureen Simpson, soloist

The Call to Prayer Dr. AndreaThe Silent Prayer of ConfessionThe Assurance of PardonThe Prayer of Intercession and Pastoral Prayer

*†The Offertory Carol All My Heart Again Rejoices FRÖLICH SOLL MEIN HERZE SPRINGEN

The Offertory PrayerPray for the Global Missions Offering of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, which supports missionaries around theworld.

The Offertory Gentle Mary Laid Her Child arr. Burkhardt

*The Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUENChildren will be dismissed to Children’s Church.

O Glorious God, to you we bring praise, treasures, lives as offering; Alleluia! Alleluia!Spirit of joy, within us dwell; Come, Jesus, our Emmanuel!We praise you! We praise you! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

The Epistle Lesson James 5:7-10Pew Bible Page 233 (NT) Miss Olivia Nation

The Carol ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime HURON CAROL

The Gospel Lesson Luke 1:39-55Pew Bible Page 58 (NT)