December 1, 2024 -- First Sunday of Advent

ORDER OF SERVICE December 1st, 2024 First Sunday of Advent 10:30 am Prelude Welcome and Passing of the Peace Announcements Lighting of Advent Candles *Opening Hymn People Look East (verse 1 only) #138 *Invocation and The Lord’s Prayer (sins) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. First Reading Daniel 6:6-27 pages 1329-1331 *Gospel Reading Luke 23:1-5 page 1572 Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. Thanks Be to God Sermon Pastor Joe Snedden *Hymn of Response When Our Confidence is Shaken #432 Pastoral Prayer *Communion Hymn As We Gather at Your Table #551 *Service of Holy Communion Offertory & *RESPONSE Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #48 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him all creatures here below; praise him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn Song of Zechariah #142 *Charge & Benediction Postlude *As you are able, please stand in praise to God.