Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn Joy to the World 125
Lighting of 3rd advent candle The s
+Carol of Praise O Come, All Ye Faithful 145
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 Mr. Anand Devi
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19 Mrs. Indira Myla
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 insert
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18 Mrs. Bhavani Raya
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 Mr. Rakshan Pedamuthevi
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: Angels from the Realms of Glory 131
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9 Mr. Joseph Marapatla
The King is coming and will usher in a reign of justice for the poor and peace for all of God’s creation.
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem 141
FIFTH LESSON: Luke 1:26- 38 Mr. Padma Borugadda
The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end.
Carol: Angels from the Realms of Glory 131
SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7 Mrs. Prafulla Vuppula
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: The First Noel 136
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Mr. Ramgopal Battu
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol: O Come, All Ye Faithful 145 (1-4)
EIGHTH LESSON: Mathew 2:1-11 Dr. Nalini Lam
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol: We Three Kings 166
NINTH LESSON: John 1:1-14 Mr. Junia Moses
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 147
Closing Prayer & Benediction: Acharya R. R. K. Murthy
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