With Open Eyes
The 3rd Sunday in Advent
In today’s gospel reading, John refers to Jesus as the “light.” As the only human being who is also divine, John’s use of the term “light” means that only Jesus reveals who God is and what God’s plan for human history is. The first reading, from Isaiah, was read by Jesus in Nazareth at the time he began his ministry. After doing so, he remarked, “Today, this passage has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Thus, this passage sheds light on Jesus’ mission. Defining that mission is what the sermon will consider.
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: “Veni Emmanuel”, Charles Callahan and “Overture, Christmas Oratorio”, J.S. Bach
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the 3rd Advent candle: JOY
Gathering Hymn: “Awake, Awake, and Greet the New Morn”
Apostolic Greeting
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Choir Anthem: “Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine”, traditional German, arranged by Kirke Mechem
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: John 1:6-8,19-28
Sermon: “With Open Eyes”, Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “All Earth is Hopeful”
Apostles Creed
Prayers of Intercession
Offering and Offertory Music: “All the Earth”, Curt Oliver
Offering Response and Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving
The Words of Institution
The Lord’s Prayer
Angus Dei
Communion Distribution
Post Communion Prayer
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “I Wonder as I Wander”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Noel”, Claude Balbastre
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