Surprised by Joy

The 4th Sunday of Advent December 19th, 2021

Order of Worship

Prelude: “Angel Gabriel” by Paul Manz and Noel Rawsthorne “Of the Father’s Love Begotten”, by Aaron David Miller

Greeting

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle “Love”

Choir Introit: “God’s Love Made Visible”

Opening Hymn “All Earth is Hopeful

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

Old Testament Reading: Micah 5:2-5a

Second Reading: Hebrews 10: 5-10

Choir Anthem: “The Noel Carol:

The Children’s Message

Gospel Reading – Luke 1:39-55

The Sermon: “Surprised by Joy”

Sermon Hymn “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came”

Apostles Creed

Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn “Awake, Aware, and Greet the New Morn”

Dismissal

Postlude “There’s a Star in the East”, by Michael Hassell, “Ding Dong Merrily on High” by Lee Evans