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Lighting of first advent candle The NAKKAs

Leader 1 : Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday in which we recall the hope we have in Christ.

Leader 2: The prophets of Israel all spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a savior would be born, a king in the line of David. They spoke of how he would rule the world wisely and bless all nations.

Leader 1: As the follower of Christ, we await his return. We light this candle to remember that as he came to us as humbly in the manger at Bethlehem and gave light to the world, so he is coming again in power to deliver his people.

Leader 2: We light this candle to remind us to be alert and to watch for his return.

Light the First Candle

*Opening Hymn: ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel’ MRCH#123

*Opening Prayer:

Worship Songs in Telugu: UECF Choir

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 64: 1-9

Epistle Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9

Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

Offertory

*Doxology

Offertory Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

Gospel Lesson: Mark 13: 24-37

Sermon: ‘Behold, the Lord is Coming!' Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

*Closing Hymn: ‘Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus’ MRCH#124

*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
• Next Week Rev. Vinod will bring the Word of God.
• UECF Carols will start very soon. Please provide your contact information and availability.
• ‘Ye shall keep my Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD’ Leviticus 26:2. We request the congregation to help to keep the sanctuary and the building premises neat and tidy.
• Last Sunday’s offering was $3544:00. Offerings received towards Acharya R. R. K. Murthy’s Ministry: $2235:00.
• Offerings received on Friday and Saturday: $5021:00.
• Total offerings given to Acharya R. R. K Murthy and Rev. Dr. Devasahayam Dandala’s Ministries: $7406:00. We thank you for your support.
• There will be auctions after the service.
• Today’s Fellowship hour is hosted by VEMPALAs.
• Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.

Birthdays:

• Kieran David Livingston 1^st Dec
• Mr. Philemon Bandari 1^st Dec
• Mrs. Preethi Muthyala 2^nd Dec
• Mrs. Preethi Muthyala 7^th Dec
• Spandana Punuru 7^th Dec

Anniversaries:

• Mrs. Manjari & Mr. Ravi 5^th Dec
• Mrs. Sirisha & Mr. Sarath Kapudasi 7^th Dec

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