Welcome & Greetings
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
Reader 1: O God, we light the first candle of Advent.
(A member of a family lights the first candle.)
Reader 2: We kindle it with hope. We long for you to come to our world, to break through and reign with compassion, justice, and peace.
Reader 1: The prophet Isaiah also cried to God to tear open heaven and come down. He called God's people to do right. Isaiah called them to be refashioned like clay by God, the potter. This Advent, we call out to God.
People: Lord, we praise and thank you for gathering us to this time of worship. Grant us your blessing of Hope, Peace and Joy as we journey through this glorious Advent season. May we sense your love that knows no boundaries or bounds. As we journey to Bethlehem, help us to prepare to receive the Messiah, our Savior and King. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!
*Hymn of Praise: ‘O come, O come, Immanuel’ insert
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5
Epistle Lesson: Romans 13:11-14
Worship Songs: UECF Children
TBQ Team
Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Worship Songs in English & Telugu: UECF Choir
Offertory (paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1578290)
Offertory Song:
Offertory Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon: ‘The Hope of a Messiah’ Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
HOLY COMMUNION
*Closing Song: ‘Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus’ insert
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
- Next week is Carols & Lessons Sunday Service.
- Women's Christmas will be held on Sunday, Dec 11th @ 10.00AM at Mrs. Sushma Pitta’s residence. Address: 398 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd, Monroe, NJ.
- Musical concert by Anoop Rubens will be held on Dec 11th. Please invite your family and friends for this special event.
- Children & Youth Christmas will be celebrated on Dec 18th.
- UECF Christmas Carols will start from Friday, Dec 2nd and follows on Dec 3rd, Dec 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th.
- UECF Christmas Service will be held on Dec 25th at 9:30AM with Coffee/Snacks and Lunch follows the service. Please invite your family and friends for this special service.
- UECF Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve (Communion Service) will be held on Monday, Dec 31st at 9:00 PM.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Nov | 6 GUNTIs | 13 SanjothaRapakas | 20 UECF Families | 27 UECF Families |
Dec | 4 PILLIs | 11 | 18 UECF Families | 25 UECF |
Birthdays:
- Sanjana Dokiburra 27th Nov
- Mounica Punuru 28th Nov
- Kieran David Livingston 01st Dec
- Mr. Philemon Bandari 01st Dec
- Mrs. Preethi Muthyala 02nd Dec
- Mr. Vamsi Ghanta 03rd Dec
- Shreshta Ghanta 04th Dec
Visit us online at http://www.uecf.net
Prayer Points:
- The Spiritual growth/revival of UECF so that many people will
be added and mightily used in HIS Vineyard. Also pray for the UECF upcoming events.
- Pray for the President & Government of America, Prime Minister & Government of India and the other countries for God’s wisdom.
- Please pray for Pastor Ravinder as he brings the Word of God today.
- Please continue to pray for UECF’s own Church building.
- Mr. Vandanam Janumala(97 years) went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Nov 24th in California. Please pray for the bereaved family.
- Please pray for all the elderly people for their good health.
- Please continue to pray for Akshay(2 years old) as he undergoes treatment for Acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Hyderabad.
- Please pray for the people who are looking for new jobs.
- Please pray for the pregnant women.
- Pray for the people who are looking for life partners and people who are longing for children.
- Pray for those who are celebrating their Birthdays (Sanjana Dokiburra, Mounica Punuru, Kieran David Livingston, Mr. Philemon Bandari, Mrs. Preethi Muthyala, Mr. Vamsi Ghanta, Shreshta Ghanta) that God may shower HIS blessings abundantly.
- Please pray for the protection of minor girls as they go through sexual abuse worldwide.
- Pray for Youth and Children to walk in the ways of the Lord.
- God's servants and Missionaries who are working in HIS vineyard.
- Please pray for the protection of new Christian converts from Muslim, Hindu and other religions.
- Persecuted Christians in India and other nations.
- The salvation of the perishing souls as we are in last days.
- Revival and Purification of different Churches all over the world.
O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to you, O Israel.
O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain
O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain
O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain
O come, O Key of David, come
and open wide our heavenly home.
Make safe for us the heavenward road
and bar the way to death's abode. Refrain
O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light. Refrain
O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace. Refrain
Light of the world, You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with you
Here I am to worship Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
Altogether lovely Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me
King of all days oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for Love's sake became poor Chorus
I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross (2x) Chorus
సమీపించరాని
పల్లవి: సమీపించరాని తెజేస్సులోనీవు వశియించువాడవయా
మా సమీపమునకు అరుదెంచినావు - నీ ప్రేమ వర్ణింప తరమా (2X)
యేసయ్యా నీ ప్రేమెంత బలమైనది - యేసయ్యా నీ కృప యెంత విలువైనది
యేసయ్యా నీ ప్రేమెంత బలమైనది - యేసయ్యా నీ కృప యెంత విలువైనది
1. ధరయందు నేనుండ చరయందు పడియుండ
పరముకు గాంచితివే - నన్నే పరమున చేర్చితివే (2X)
కలువకు కరుణను నొసగితివే .. సమీపించ..
2. మితిలేని నీ ప్రేమ గతిలేని నను చూచి - నా స్థితి మార్చినది
నన్నే శ్రుతిగా చేసినది (2X)
తులువకు విలువను యిచ్చినది .. సమీపించ..
ప్రేమించెదన్ అధికముగా ఆరాధింతున్ ఆసక్తితో (2)
నిన్ను పూర్ణ మనసుతో ఆరాధింతున్ పూర్ణ బలముతో ప్రేమించెదన్
ఆరాధన ఆరాధనా ఆ.. ఆ.. ఆరాధన ఆరాధనా (2)
ఎబినేజరే ఎబినేజరే ఇంత వరకు ఆదుకొన్నావే (2)
ఇంత వరకు ఆదుకొన్నావే || నిన్ను పూర్ణ ||
ఎల్రోహి ఎల్రోహి నన్ను చూచావే వందనమయ్యా (2)
నన్ను చూచావే వందనమయ్యా || నిన్ను పూర్ణ ||
యెహోవా రాఫా యెహోవా రాఫా స్వస్థపరిచావే వందనమయ్యా (2)
స్వస్థపరిచావే వందనమయ్యా || నిన్ను పూర్ణ ||
Hymn Lyrics
Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.