Advent 4 – Christmas Meditation

Today, the 4th Advent Candle, the candle of LOVE, will be lit as we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent. Our message today will be a Christmas meditation.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Christmas Suite”, Carl Schalk

Welcome and Announcements

Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle – Love

Gathering Hymn: “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7

Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Choir Anthem: “Some Children See Him”, Text by Whila Hutson, Music by Alfred Burt

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

“Christmas Meditation”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “In the Bleak Midwiner”, Gustav Holst

Offering Response

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Joy To The World”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Noel”, Dale Wood