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Advent Candle Reading
I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.
Before the mountains were brought forth,
or ever you had formed the earth and the world,
From everlasting to everlasting you are God.
And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing;
Everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness
and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
—Psalm 130:5-6, 90:1-2, Isaiah 35:10
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Christ by highest heav’n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of a virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all he brings
Ris’n with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Charles Wesley, altered, Tune Mendelssohn. Felix Mendelssohn; arr. William H. Cummings © Public Domain CCLI241710
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s power
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our heavenly Father
A blessèd angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
“Fear not, then,” said the angel
“Let nothing you afright
This day is born a Savior
Of a pure virgin bright
To free all those who trust in him
From Satan’s power and might”
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises
All you within this place
And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace
This holy tide of Christmas
All others doth deface
O tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
English carol, 18th century © Public Domain CCLi241710
Prayer for the People, the City, and the Nations
Gifts — Come to Save Us
You have come to save us
You have come to save us
You have come to save us, Lord
You have made a way here
You have made the way clear
You have come to save us, Lord
And Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
King of all the other kings on earth
And Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
King of all the other kings on earth
You are light and fire
You are our desire
You have come to save us, Lord
You’re the hope among us
You’re the peace that binds us
You have come to save us, Lord
You have come to save us, Lord
And Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
King of all the other kings on earth
And Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
King of all the other kings on earth
King of all kings and Lord of all lords
Light of the world, you shine
You’re the King of all kings and Lord of all lords
Light of the world, you shine
You’re the King of all kings and Lord of all lords
Light of the world, you shine
You’re the King of all kings and Lord of all lords
Light of the world, you shine
Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
King of all the other kings on earth
And Jesus, you’re the one who saves us
You’re the one who saves us
You’re the King of all the other kings on earth
You’re the King of all the other kings on earth
David Leonard, Leslie Jordan © 2011 Integrity’s Alleluia! Music, Integrity’s Praise! Music CCLI 241710
Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Joseph Mohr, Franz Gruber © Public Domain CCLI 241710
Children Dismissed for Children’s Church
Sermon
“There Will Be No End”
Isaiah 9:1-7
Prayer of Confession
Our coming King, our Savior Jesus,
your rule is merciful and just.
But we only bring brokenness,
sinfulness, fears, and despair.
Cleanse us from unrighteousness.
Protect us from evil thoughts,
forgive our transgressions,
replace our fears with love and trust,
restore in us dependence on you,
and renew in us hope and joy for your coming Kingdom.
We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
— Colossians 1:13-14
The Lord’s Supper
Jesus Died My Soul to Save
I stand amazed at your love for me
That lonely night in Gethsemane
This sinner’s heart can’t help but thrill
To hear you pray, “Father, not my will”
What depth of love, what reach of grace
O, how my grateful heart now aches
To sing it louder, the refrain
Jesus died my soul to save
Atonement full, applied to me
The blood that spilled at Calvary
Has swallowed all my sin and shame
I’m reconciled, in Jesus’ name
What depth of love, what reach of grace
O, how my grateful heart now aches
To sing it louder, the refrain
Jesus died my soul to save
O such pleasure, O such pain
The Father’s wrath and fury laid
On Christ whom saints and angels praise
Jesus died my soul to save
Come you broken, bound by sin
And let your weary journey end
Come and lay your burdens down
Where mercy rules and peace abounds
What depth of love, what reach of grace
O, how my grateful heart now aches
To sing it louder, the refrain
Jesus died my soul to save
Jesus died my soul to save
Matt Boswell, Michael Farren © 2008 Dayspring Music, LLC, Pocket Full Of Rocks Publishing Word Music, LLC CCLI 241710
O Come Let Us Adore Him
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
O come, let us adore him
Christ, the Lord
C. Frederick Oakeley, John Francis Wade © Public Domain CCLI 241710
Benediction
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