ADVENT RITE

INVOCATION

CONFESSION OF SINS & ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS

PRAYER OF THE DAY

CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER

INTRODUCTION

HYMN: See in Yonder Manger Low (v.1 Children, v.2 Choir, v.3-4 All)

PART 1: CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER TRUST HIS WORD

The Announcement of the Christ Child’s Coming (Luke 1:26-35,38)

HYMN: #360 Behold, a Branch Is Growing (v.1-4)

PART 2: JESUS BECAME A CHILD TO MAKE US

CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER

The Birth of the Christ Child (Luke 2:1-7)

SONG: Away in a Manger (Children)

PART 3: CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER REJOICE IN GOD’S GRACE

The Shepherds and Angels Rejoice (Luke 2:8-14)

HYMN: #337 Silent Night, Holy Night (v.1 Children, v.2 Choir, v.3 All)

PART 4: CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHERPROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

The Shepherds Go To Bethlehem (Luke 2:15-20)

HYMN: #333 O Little Town of Bethlehem (v.1-4)

PART 5: BY FAITH, WE ARE CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER

HYMN: #502 Children of the Heavenly Father (v.1-4)

OFFERING & OFFERTORY (Pastor & Aida Roloff)

CONFESSON OF FAITH –The First & Second Article and Luther’s Explanation

PRAYER & LORD'S PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN: Joy to the World (v.1 Children, v.2 Children & Choir, v.3 All)