Announcements

Welcome & Greetings

+ Opening Hymn Joy to the World 246

Lighting of 3rd advent candle:

+Carol of Praise O Come, All Ye Faithful 234

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. Vivek Sandela

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. Anju Mentay

God promised to Abraham that by his descendants all the nations of the earth shall obtain blessing.

Carol: Sadaa Mai Sthuthi Karunga insert

THIRD LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7 Mr. Prabhakar Akula

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. Paulina Mathew

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 Pagadala

The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son whose kingdom shall never end.

Carol: The First Noel 245

SIXTH LESSON: Luke 2: 1-7 Mrs. Esther Vellore

Against a backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.

Carol: Pavithra Hai Thu Khuda Mrs. Kavitha Shaik

Offertory

+ Doxology

+ Prayer of Dedication EVENTH LES-=00N: Luke 2:8-16 Louis Dundi

SEVENTH LESSON: Luke2:8-16 Mr. Krupa Rao Ippaka

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. Lavanya Devi

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. Anand Vellore

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. David Mertz will bring the Word of God.
• Please feel free to join in the Carols on Friday, Dec 18^th (Parlin, Sayreville, East Brunswick, Helmetta, Monroe, Colts Neck) and Saturday, Dec 19^th(Old Age Home in Edison, Union, Springfield, Short Hills, Elmwood Park, Parsippany, West Orange)
• UECF Christmas will be celebrated on Dec 25^th at 10:00AM (sharp) at FUMC, Westfield. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Christmas message. Communion Service will be administered. Christmas Feast/Lunch follows the service. 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 31^st at 10:00 PM.
• 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.

Birthday:

• Ms. Prafulla Vullpula 16^th Dec
• Mr. Rajiv Muthyala 17^th Dec
• Mr. Paul Moodey 18^th Dec

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