Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn Joy to the World 125
Lighting of 2nd advent candle Devi family
(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 O Come, All Ye Faithful 145
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19 Mrs. Sunitha Mare
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: Ahaa Mahaanandame & Parama Paavanudu insert
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18 Mr. Nagesh Kola Siva
God promised to Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.
Carol: Andaala Thaara insert
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7 Mrs. Usha Bolleddu
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: What Child Is This 137
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9 Mr. Sunil Pagadala
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 132
FIFTH LESSON: Luke 1:26- 38 Mrs. Sanjotha Rapaka
The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end.
Carol: Mahodayam Shubhodayam insert
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7 Mr. Clarence Ponnapalli
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: Go tell it on the Mountain 138
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Mrs. Pavithra Charles
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol: Long time ago in Bethlehem insert
EIGHTH LESSON: Mathew 2:1-11 Mr. Joshua Shaik
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol: Sree Yesundu Janminche Reyeelo insert
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1-14 Mrs. Olives Rapaka
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 147
Closing Prayer:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- UECF carolers visited Nakka, Chettupalli, Bolleddu, Vellore, Silvary, Devi, Kalyanapu, Koduri families on Friday, Dec 7th and received $970.00.
- On Saturday, Dec 9th, UECF carolers visited Myla, Mare, Vuppula, Reddy, Kommoji, Devabattula, Pagidipati, Ghanta, Siva Kola, Jammula, Lam, Sam Rapaka, Neelam, Kanthi Rapaka families and received $1666.00.
- Last Sunday’s offering was $2825.00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by UECF Families.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 2 UECF Families | 9 PILLIs | 16 | 23 | 25 UECF |
Jan | 6 SHAIKs | 13 | 20 | 27 |
Birthdays:
- Sreshta Ghanta 04th Dec
- Mrs. Amita Ravinder 11th Dec
- Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati 11th Dec
- Mr. Vishala Kumar 11th Dec
- Mrs. Prafulla Vuppula 16th Dec
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder 09th Dec
UECF Upcoming Events:
- 12/14/12: Christmas Carol Rounds
- 12/15/12: Christmas Carol Rounds
- 12/16/12: 3rd Advent Sunday.
- 12/21/12: Christmas Carol Rounds
- 12/22/12: Christmas Carol Rounds
- 12/23/12: 4th Advent Sunday. Sunday School Christmas. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
- 12/25/12: CHRISTMAS at First Baptist Church, 225 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen @ 10:00 AM. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
- 12/31/12: Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve @ 10:00PM. Holy Communion will be celebrated and Promise Cards and 2013 Calendars will be distributed. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
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