First Sunday of Advent

December 2, 2018

“Our help is in the name of the Lord,

who made heaven and earth.” Ps. 124:8

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Prayer of Praise and Invocation

Lighting Advent Candle One:  Hope

* Call to Worship:  Isaiah 7:14b

* Hymn of Praise:  “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” No. 100

Scripture Reading:  Jeremiah 33:14-16

 “Hope of the Nations”

Scripture Reading:  Romans 15:8-13

Sermon:  “In Him will the Gentiles Hope”

⃰ Song of Preparation: “He Will Hold Me Fast”

The Bread and the Cup

Worship in Giving

A second offering will be taken for the Deacon’s Benevolence Fund

Announcements

Congregational Praise and Prayer

⃰ Closing Hymn:  “Come Thou Long-expected Jesus” No. 102

⃰ Benediction