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
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19
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 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: Kanya Mariya Garbhamuna insert
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: Neelaakaasamlona insert
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9
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
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, 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: @ 2:00PM: 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 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.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 2 UECF | 9 UECF | 16 Sunday School Families | 23, 25, 30, 31 |
Jan | 6 SHAIKs | 13 | 20 | 27 |
Birthday:
- 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
- Mrs. Prafulla Vullpula 16th Dec
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder 09th Dec
- Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Joshua Pilli 10th Dec
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