November 29: The Apocalypse: Nightmare or Celebration?
Summary: The Advent season focuses on two events: waiting for the birth of Jesus and waiting for the second coming of Christ. Advent is about living in Hope. Because of the ministry of Christ, life and God’s mercy will prevail. In his sermon, Pastor Dan reveals that today’s Gospel lesson from Luke addresses three concepts related to the second coming: (1) the undoing of God’s creation, (2) the growth of a new order, and (3) a warning to be ready and nurture our faith.
The First Sunday of Advent – November 29, 2020
Order of Worship
Prelude: “Prepare Thyself, Zion”, by J.S. Bach
Greeting
Lighting of the HOPE Advent Candle
Opening Hymn: “Wide Awake for Night is Flying”
Prayer of the Day
Gospel Reading: Mark 13-24-37
Children’s Message
Anthem: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, by Sally DeFord
The Sermon: “The Apocalypse: Nightmare or Celebration?”
Sermon Hymn: “Lo! He Comes with Could Descending”
The Prayers of the Church & The Lord’s Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “My Lord, What a Morning”
Dismissal
Organ Postlude: “Sleepers, Wake”, J.S. Bach
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