Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service - Dec. 8, 2024

“What Does God’s Peace Look Like?” The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024. Led by Pastor Tim Maxa. If you would like to make an offering, it may be sent to either the Lenox Presbyterian Church at 401 W. Michigan Street, Lenox, IA 50851 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows: Preludes Emily Irr, violin Words of Welcome/Announcements Song of Preparation “Jesus, Name above All Names” Call to Worship Leader: Those walking in darkness have seen a great light. People: On those dwelling in darkness, a light has shined. Leader: What Jesus brought into the world was life and light. People: The light shines, and the darkness cannot dim it. Leader: Jesus, King of Kings. He is the light of the world. Hymn of Praise “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” Prayer of Confession Forgive us, O Christ, for sometimes we prefer darkness to light. Sometimes we prefer to hate our neighbors rather than love them, and too often we withhold forgiveness from those who do not deserve it. Forgive us, we pray, and strengthen us as only you can. Amen. An Assurance of Pardon Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Scripture Reading Isaiah 11:6-9 Lighting the First Candle of Advent – Hope Lighting the Second Candle of Advent - Peace Children’s Message “A strange kind of peace” Peace! Peace! Peace! Peace! The gospel in one word is peace. Peace that passes understanding! Peace! Peace! Peace! Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer Meditation Song “like a child” Minute for Mission Christmas Angels Christmas Joy Offering Receiving of Morning Tithes and Offerings Doxology & Prayer of Dedication Old Testament Reading Micah 4:1-4 Luke 1:76-80 Luke 3:1-14 Sermon “What does God’s peace look like?” Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Hymn “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” Benediction