Stranger to Ourselves

December 11th, 2022 – The Third Sunday in Advent

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Veni Emmanuel”, Charles Callahan

Announcements

Lighting of the Third Advent Candle

Gathering Hymn: “O, Come, O Come Emmanuel”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10

Second Reading: James 5:7-10

Choir Anthem: “Maria Walks Amid the Thorn”, David Ashley White

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon: “Stranger to Ourselves”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “People Look East”

The Apostles Creed

The Prayers of the Church

Offering and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Veni Emmanuel”, Wilbur Held