Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn Joy to the World 125
Lighting of 3rd advent candle The DARAs
+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
FIRST LESSON: Genesis 3: 8-19 Mrs. Magdalene Peyyala
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 Mr. Kanthi Paul
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. Indira Myla
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. Clarence Ponnapalli
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. Kavitha Shaik
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 Mrs. Rohini Muthyala
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: Parama Paavanudu insert
Short Message: Mr. Arjuna Rao Rapapaka
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Mrs. Sangeetha Biswas The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Carol: Go tell it on the Mountain 138
EIGHTH LESSON: Mathew 2:1-11 Mr. Paul Gummadi
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. Lavanya Devi
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 147
Closing Prayer:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Mr. Arjuna Rao Rao for ministering to us today.
- Next week, Children Christmas will be celebrated.
- UECF carolers visited Ramesh Saripalli, Mahe Korukonda, David Merigala, Ashok Vellore, Ruben Kambham and Joshua Shaik families on Friday, Dec 9th and received $550.00.
- On Saturday, Dec 10th, UECF carolers visited Moses Kodali, Sunil Biswas, Rajive Muthyala and Samuel Chilaka families and received $800.00.
- UECF Christmas will be celebrated on Dec 25th at 5:00PM at First Baptist Church, 225 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, NJ-08840. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Christmas message. Christmas Feast/Lunch follows the service. Please invite your family and friends for this special service.
- UECF Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve will be held on Thursday, Dec 31st at 10:00 PM at Reformed Church.
- Last Sunday’s Offering was $1595:00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by MYLAs & PILLIs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 4 PILLIs | 11 PILLIs & MYLAs | 18 | 25 | 31 |
Jan | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
Birthdays:
- Ms. Amita Ravinde 11th Dec
- Mr. Vishala Kumar 11th Dec
- Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati 11th Dec
- Ms. Prafulla Vullpula 16th Dec
- Mr. Rajiv Muthyala 17th Dec
- Mr. Paul Moodey 18th Dec
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