WORSHIP SERVICE:
Second Sunday in Advent - Joy
Accompanist: For the King
Preaching: Pastor John Moelker
Serving Elder: Lucille Koopman
Host: Freda Schaafsma
Prelude
Welcome
GOD GATHERS US INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH JOY
“Joyful, Joyful , We Adore Thee” LUYH#581
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE - Joy
*Song - Hope is a star (solo) verse 2
*God’s Greeting
* “How Great our Joy” LUYH#90
Baptism of Abraham Geerlinks.
Bible & Certificate Presentation
“Away in a Manger” LUYH#86
(children ages 3-11 dismissed for Sunday school)
Congregational Prayer
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD
God's Word to Us: Isaiah 40:1-11
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon: Regaining Lost Joy!
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD WITH GRATITUDE
* Song of Response: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Offering: Work of the Deacons,
Church Budget
Offering Prayer
Preparation for the LORD’s Supper
GOD SENDS US OUT WITH HIS BLESSING
"Meekness and Majesty” LUYH#157
(Please allow individuals with mobility challenges to exit the sanctuary first) * = Please stand if able
LUYH = Lift up your hearts hymnal