December 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent

ORDER FOR WORSHIP
Theme: “Coming Home”

GATHERING

Prelude “What Child is This” Tom Ajack, guitar
Introit for Stewardship “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Tower Bells
Congregation is invited to sing as directed. Red Book 211, verse 1
Lighting the Advent Candle Rev. Greta Hietpas and Zella Melzl
Anthem "Lo, How A Rose Ere Blooming” Chancel Choir, Soprano Susan Bresser
by Michael Praetorius/Amanda McBroom, arr. Craig Hella Johnson
Call to Worship Rev. Susan Bresser
*Hymn " Blessed Be the God of Israel” Red Book 209, verse 3
A Time of Prayer
Musical Response “People, Look East, the Time Is Near” Tower Bells
arr. Tammy Waldrop/Carpenter
Congregation is invited to sing as directed. Red Book 202, verse 1

THE WORD
Musical Setting for Scripture “Thy Word” by Michael W. Smith
Gospel Reading Luke 1:39-45 (NRSV) Reader: Tom Taft
Contemporary Message “There’s No Place Like Home” Rev. Susan Bresser

RESPONSE
Sacrament of Baptism for Isla Grace German
Ministry Moment Rev. Greta Hietpas
Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Red Book 211, verses 2, 5, 6
*Benediction Rev. Susan Bresser
Postlude “Variation on the Advent Hymn, ‘Wake, Awake for Night Is Flying’” John Sheaffer, organ
(A time for prayerful reflection.) by Gilbert Martin
* Indicates standing, if able

Prepare for worship next Sunday by reading Luke 2:21-40.