Welcome & Greetings
+ Opening Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful 234
Lighting of 3rd advent candle ALLUs
+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 Mr. Clarence Ponnapalli
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: Prabhu Yesuni Janma Dinam insert
SECOND LESSON: Genesis 22:15-18 Mrs. Sunitha Mare
God promised to Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.
Carol: Nilichenee Reyee insert
THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7 Mr. Pradeep Dayala
The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol: Hark the Herald Angels Sing 240
FOURTH LESSON: Isaiah 11:1-9 Mrs. Indira Myla
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 Mr. Sunil Mentay
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 Mrs. Beaula Koduri
Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Carol: Vinare Yo Narulaaraa UECF Women(Seniors)
Offertory
+ Doxology
+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi
SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Mr. Samson Paul Katam
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 Mrs. Mani Vishal Kumar
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 Mr. Rajiv Muthyala
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night 239
Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Bhaktavatsaladas Ravoori
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Next week, Children Christmas will be celebrated. Rev. David Mertz will bring the Word of God.
- Please feel free to join in the Carols on Friday, Dec 16th (Parlin, Sayreville, East Brunswick, Monroe, Colts Neck) and Saturday, Dec 17th(Old Age Home in Edison, Edison, Union, Springfield, Short Hills, Elmwood Park, Parsippany, West Orange).
- UECF carolers visited Saripalli, Peyyala, Pagadala, Yeddu, Merigala, Shaik and Vellore familieson Friday, Dec 9th.
- On Saturday, Dec 10th, UECF carolers visited Ravinder, Livingston, Mesa, Cheeli, Dova, Ravoori, Kalapati, Dundi, Sam Rapaka and Kanthi Rapaka families.
- UECF Christmas will be celebrated on Dec 25th at 10:30AM at FUMC, Westfield with Coffee/Snacks and Lunch follows the service. Rev. Dr. A. B. Joseph Kishore will bring the Christmas message. Communion Service will be administered. 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 10:00 PM.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by VISHAL KUMARs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Dec | 4 UECF | 11 VISHAL KUMARs | 18 | 25 UECF | 31 UECF Families |
Jan | 1 | 8 SHAIKs | 15 | 22 | 29 |
Feb | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | -- |
Birthday:
- Mrs. Amita Ravinder 11th Dec
- Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati 11th Dec
- Mr. Vishala Kumar 11th Dec
- Mrs. Prafulla Vullpula 16th Dec
- Mr. Rajiv Muthyala 17th Dec
- Mr. Paul Moodey 18th Dec
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