Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful 234
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
Leader 1 : Today is the first Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Hope.
Leader 2: Our hope is in God, and in his son Jesus Christ. He is the one appointed by God to be judge of all things. He is the one through whom God has promised to save and redeem his people.
Leader 1: We light this candle today to remind us that he is our hope and the hope of the world. We thank God for the promises he has made to us and for the light he has brought into the world. (Light the First Candle)
Leader 2: Let us pray: (Unison Prayer)
O God of Hope, Emmanuel, God with Us -- we pray you to send your light into our hearts. Help us to be ready for the day and the hour of Christ's appearing. Live in us and help us to live in you. By the power of the Holy Spirit, touch us. Transform us so that our worship, our celebration, our time of preparation, may be pleasing unto you - both now - and forevermore. Amen!
+Carol of Praise Joy to the World 246
Prayer of Praise: (unison)
Creator and covenant God, thank you for the promise fulfilled. Help us to fulfill the promise you have placed within each of us. Thank you for Jesus, the eternal light, who dispels darkness. Help us to be lights of your love in the dark times of others. Almighty God, we bow humbly and joyfully in your presence. We glorify you. We praise you. We sing ALLELUIA! Amen!
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19 Mr. Joshua Shaik
God announces in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve’s punishment for their rebellion and that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent’s head.
Carol: Hallelujah ani Paaduchu insert
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18
God promised to Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.
Carol: Mahodayam Shubhodayam insert insert
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7 Mrs. Lavanya Devi
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: Neelaakaasamlona insert
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9 Aman Ezekiel Vuppula
The King is coming and will usher in a reign of justice for the poor and peace for all of God’s creation.
Carol: Angels We Have Heard on High 238
FIFTH LESSON: Luke 1:26- 38 Mrs. Elizabeth Pulipati
The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end.
Carol: Sadaa Mai Sthuthi Karunga insert
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: Go, Tell it on the Mountain 251
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol: We Three Kings 254
EIGHTH LESSON: Mathew 2:1-11
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol: What Child is This 219
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1-14
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 239
Closing Prayer:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Next week, Rev. Joseph Theophilus will bring the Word of God.
- Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God on Dec 17th.
- There is no service on Dec 24th as the local Church is having 3 Christmas Eve Services in the evening.
- UECF Christmas Carols started on Friday, Dec 1st and will continue on Dec 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th.
- UECF carolers visited Nakka, Chettipalli, Vellore, Silvary, Ponnapalli, Dayala, Ganney and Bandari families on Friday, Dec 1st.
- On Saturday, Dec 2nd, UECF carolers visited Myla, Pilli, Koduri, Vuppula, Hariyala, Srigiri, Vishalkumar, Kanthi Rapaka, Lam, Dokiburra, Dasari, Mare, Davidson and Ghanta families.
- 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.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by UECF Women’s Fellowship.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 3 UECF Women’s Fellowship | 10 | 17 UECF Sunday School Families | 25 UECF | 31 UECF Families |
Jan | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | -- |
Birthdays:
- Mr. Vamsi Ghanta 03rd Dec
- Shreshta Ghanta 04th Dec
- Spandana Punuru 07th Dec
- Mr. Joshua Pilli 08th Dec
- Sanjana Mootakoduru 09th Dec
- Jerusha Peram 09th Dec
- Jecintha Peram 09th Dec
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Sirisha & Mr. Sarath Kapudasi 07th Dec
- Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder 09th Dec
- Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Joshua Pilli 10th Dec
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