Carols & Lessons Service
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Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful 234
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
Leader 1: Last Sunday we lit the first candle in our Advent Wreath, the candle of Hope. We light it again as we remember that Christ will come again to fulfill all of God's promises to us.
(a person lights the candle of hope)
Leader 2: The second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace. It is sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle to remind us of the place in which preparations were made to receive and cradle the Christ child.
Leader 1: Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for. God gives us the gift of Peace when we turn to Him in faith.
Leader 2: The prophet Isaiah calls Christ "The Prince of Peace." Through John the Baptist and all the other prophets, God asks us to prepare our hearts so that he may come in.
Leader 1: Our hope is in God, and in his son Jesus Christ. Our peace is found in him. We light this candle today to remind us that He brings peace to all who trust in Him. (Light the Second Candle)
People: Loving God, thank you for the peace you give us through Jesus. Help us prepare our hearts to receive Him. Bless our worship. Guide us in all that we say and do. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem. 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 Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19 Tabitha Dhara
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: Parama Paavanudu UECF Choir
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18 Olivia Davidson
God promised to Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.
Carol: Kanya Mariya Garbhamuna UECF Women
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7 Immanuel Dhara
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: Andaala Thaara UECF Elderly Women
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9 Jairus Peyyala
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 Ee Have Heard on High UECF Children & Youth
FIFTH LESSON: Luke 1:26- 38 Rishi Kambham
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 UECF Choir
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7 Rithika Muthyala
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: What Child is This UECF Children & Youth
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Zoe Sandela
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol: Go, Tell it on the Mountai UECF Children & Youth
EIGHTH LESSON: Mathew 2:1-11 Joan Mare
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol: We Three Kings UECF Choir
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1-14 Angelica Vellore
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 239
Closing Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Please visit us online at www.uecf.net
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Next week, Children Christmas will be celebrated. Rev. William M. Williams, III, Senior Pastor, FUMC, Westfield will bring the Word of God.
- 12/14/18: @ 7:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Parlin, Sayreville, East Brunswick, Monroe, Freehold)
- 12/15/18: @ 2:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Edison(Old Age Home), Union, Short Hills, Springfield, Parsippany, West Orange)
- 12/22/18: @ 1:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Dawningtown, Mount Laurel)
- 12/23/18: @ 4:30PM: 4th Advent Sunday. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
- UECF Christmas will be celebrated on Dec 25th at 9:30AM. Christmas Feast/Lunch follows the service. Please invite your family and friends and also non Christian friends/neighbors for this special service.
- UECF Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve will be held on Thursday, Dec 31st at 9:00 PM.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour (Home made) is hosted by PILLIs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 1 UECF | 8 PILLIs | 15 | 22 Families | 25 UECF |
Jan | 5 DHARAs | 12 SHAIKs | 19 | 26 | -- |
Feb | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | -- |
Birthday:
- Joshua Pilli 08th Dec
- Sanjana Mootakoduru 09th Dec
- Jerusha Peram 09th Dec
- Jecintha Peram 09th Dec
- Mrs. Amita Ravinder 11th Dec
- Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati 11th Dec
- Mr. Vishala Kumar 11th Dec
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder 09th Dec
- Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Joshua Pilli 10th 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 continue to pray for UECF’s own Church building.
- Please continue to pray for Mrs. Komala Vellore as she recovers from shoulder surgery.
- Please pray for all the elderly people for their good health.
- Please pray for the people who are looking for new jobs.
- Please pray for pregnant women: Mrs. Pallavi Kola, Mrs. Sapna Chettipalli
- 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 (Mr. Joshua Pilli, Sanjana Mootakoduru, Jerusha Peram, Jecintha Peram, Ms. Amita Ravinder, Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati, Mr. Vishala Kumar) and Wedding Anniversary (Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder, Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Joshua Pilli) 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.
పరమ పావనుడు
పల్లవి: పరమ పావనుడు మరియ తనయుడు అవతరించెనే శుభ దినాన (2x)
మది పరవశాన ఉప్పోంగగ పరవశాన ఉప్పోంగగ
అందించెదను ప్రేమ సందేశం అందించెదను క్రిస్మస్ సందేశం ||పరమ||
1. దూత గణములెల్ల మదినాలపింపగా గొల్లలు స్తుతులను అర్పింపగ (2x)
వినరండి బాల యేసుని దివ్యగాథను
కనరండి దైవ తనయుని ఇమ్మానుయేలును ||పరమ||
2. తారలు కాంతులు జగమంత వెదజల్లగ జ్ఞానులు కానుకలర్పింపగ (2x)
అర్పించెదను నా జీవితం రక్షణ మార్గం వెదజల్లగ ||పరమ||
అందాల తార
పల్లవి: అందాల తార అరుదెంచె నాకై - అంబర వీధిలో
అవతారమూర్తి యేసయ్య కీర్తి -అవని చాటుచున్
ఆనందసంద్ర ముప్పోంగెనాలో - అమరకాంతిలో
ఆది దేవుని జూడ - అశింపమనసు – పయనమైతిమి .. అందాల తార..
1. విశ్వాసయాత్ర - దూరమెంతైన - విందుగా దోచెను
వింతైన శాంతి - వర్షంచెనాలో - విజయపధమున
విశ్వాలనేలెడి - దేవకుమారుని - వీక్షించు దీక్షలో
విరజిమ్మె బలము - ప్రవహించె ప్రేమ - విశ్రాంతి నొసగుచున్ .. అందాల తార..
2. యెరూషలేము - రాజనగరిలో - ఏసును వెదకుచు
ఎరిగిన దారి - తొలగిన వేల - ఎదలో క్రంగితి
ఏసయ్యతార - ఎప్పటివోలె - ఎదురాయె త్రోవలో
ఎంతో యబ్బురపడుచు - విస్మయ మొందుచు ఏగితి స్వామి కడకు .. అందాల తార..
3. ప్రభుజన్మస్ధలము - పాకయేగాని పరలోక సౌధమే
బాలునిజూడ - జీవితమెంత - పావనమాయెను
ప్రభుపాదపూజ - దీవెనకాగా - ప్రసరించె పుణ్యము
బ్రతుకె మందిరమాయె - అర్పణలే సిరులాయె ఫలియించె ప్రార్ధన .. అందాల తార..
రక్షకుడు జన్మించెను
పల్లవి: కన్య మరియ గర్భమున - పుట్టెనంచు రక్షకుడూ
ధన్యుడై - దీనుడై - జన్మించెనూ (2)
జో లాలిజో - జో లాలిజో (2)
1. దూతగణము అంతయు - స్తుతులతో కీర్తించిరీ (2)
మహిమాయనీ - మహోన్నతునీ కొనియాడిరీ (2)
సర్వోన్నతమైన స్థలములలో - దేవునికీ మహిమా దేవునికీ మహిమా (2)
జో లాలిజో - జో లాలిజో (2)
కన్య మరియ గర్భమున - పుట్టెనంచు రక్షకుడూ (1)
ధన్యుడై - దీనుడై - జన్మించెనూ (2)
1. గొల్లలూ, జ్ఞానులూ - స్తుతులతో అర్పణలతో (2)
సాగిలపడిరీ - ఆరాధించిరీ - ఆ రక్షకునీ (2)
సర్వోన్నతమైన స్థలములలో - దేవునికీ మహిమ దేవునికీ మహిమా (2)
జో లాలిజో - జో లాలిజో (2)
కన్య మరియ గర్భమున - పుట్టెనంచు రక్షకుడూ(1)
ధన్యుడై - దీనుడై - జన్మించెనూ(2)
జో లాలిజో - జో లాలిజో (2)
Hymn Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high,
Singing sweetly through the night,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their brave delight.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why these songs of happy cheer?
What great brightness did you see?
What glad tiding did you hear? Refrain
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ, the Lord, the new-born King. ..Refrain..
See him in a manger laid
Whom the angels praise above;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While we raise our hearts in love. ..Refrain..
We Three Kings of Orient Are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Chorus
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign. Chorus
Frankincense to offer have I.
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high. Chorus
Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume
Breaths a life of gathering gloom.
Hymn Lyrics
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. Chorus
Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and Sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Sounds through the earth and skies. Chorus
What Child is this who, laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
[CHORUS]
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing;
Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
[CHORUS]
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
[CHORUS]
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
[CHORUS]
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Go, tell it on the mountain
Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light.
Refrain:
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth.
Refrain:
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn.
Refrain:
[CHORUS]
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
[CHORUS]
So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come peasant, king to own Him;
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
[CHORUS]
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Go, tell it on the mountain
Refrain:’
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a holy light.
Refrain:
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth.
Refrain:
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn.
Refrain:
Sadaa main stuthi karoongaa
Sada main stuti karoongaa, Sada main seva karoogaa,
Mujhe bachaaya prabhu ne, Sada main stuti karoongaa.
Sada main stuti karoongaa, Sada main seva karoogaa,
Mujhe bachaaya prabhu ne, Sada main stuti karoongaa.
1. Jab main niraasha mein thaa
Tooney mujhe aashaa di (2 times)
Jagat mein aayaa, jeevan hain diyaa,
Mujhe bachaane ko (2 times)
2. Mujhe bachaane aayaa,
Jab main gunaahon mein thaa (2 times)
Swarg ko chodker, jagat mein aaya,
Mujhe bachaane ko (2 times)
सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा, सदा मैं सेवा करूँगा,
मुझे बचाया प्रभु ने, सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा।
सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा, सदा मैं सेवा करूँगा,
मुझे बचाया प्रभु ने, सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा।
1. जब में निराशा में था, तूने मुझे आशा दी,
जगत मै आया जीवन को दिया पवित्र प्रेमी यीशु
2. मुझे बचाने आया, जब मैं गुनाहों में था,
स्वर्ग को छोड़कर, जगत में आया मुझे बचाने को
Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavely hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Saviour, is born!
Christ the Saviour, is born!
Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Sadaa main stuthi karoongaa
Sada main stuti karoongaa, Sada main seva karoogaa,
Mujhe bachaaya prabhu ne, Sada main stuti karoongaa.
Sada main stuti karoongaa, Sada main seva karoogaa,
Mujhe bachaaya prabhu ne, Sada main stuti karoongaa.
1. Jab main niraasha mein thaa
Tooney mujhe aashaa di (2 times)
Jagat mein aayaa, jeevan hain diyaa,
Mujhe bachaane ko (2 times)
2. Mujhe bachaane aayaa,
Jab main gunaahon mein thaa (2 times)
Swarg ko chodker, jagat mein aaya,
Mujhe bachaane ko (2 times)
सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा, सदा मैं सेवा करूँगा,
मुझे बचाया प्रभु ने, सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा।
सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा, सदा मैं सेवा करूँगा,
मुझे बचाया प्रभु ने, सदा मैं स्तुति करूँगा।
1. जब में निराशा में था, तूने मुझे आशा दी,
जगत मै आया जीवन को दिया पवित्र प्रेमी यीशु
2. मुझे बचाने आया, जब मैं गुनाहों में था,
स्वर्ग को छोड़कर, जगत में आया मुझे बचाने को
Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavely hosts sing alleluia;
Christ the Saviour, is born!
Christ the Saviour, is born!
Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.