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The Way for Worship at Trinity United Church of Christ
December 19, 2021 11am The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Gathering Music O Come, O Come Immanuel verses 1, 5,6 NCH 116
Greeting and Announcements
Centering Music and lighting of altar candles
Responsive Intent
We are seeking—
deeper faith, a place to belong,
the feeling that God is here in this room.
We are seeking—
joy that overflows, the movement of the Spirit,
a hand to hold, when alone in the dark.
We are seeking—
the freedom to be, the courage to love,
the conviction to act in the face of injustice.
We are seeking, but here in this space,
We are found.
Take a deep breath. This is your sanctuary.
God is here. We are found. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
One: God’s love is like an open door.
All: God’s love is the streetlight that guides us home.
One: God’s love is a warm bed to fall into.
All: God’s love is a table with room for you.
One: God’s love is a crackling fireplace.
All: God’s love is the sun that streams through the windows.
One: God’s love is the roof over our heads and the floor beneath our feet.
All: God’s love is a home for you and me, for neighbors and strangers, for family and friends, for enemies and partners.
One: God’s love is a home for all.
All: Today we light the candle of love to remind us of this truth One: May it burn brightly in this space and even brighter in our hearts.
All: Amen.
Hymn It Came Upon a Midnight Clear NCH 131
Morning Prayer Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer
Our Mother-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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
Hearing the Sacred Word
Anthem Away In a Manger arr. K. Lee Scott
A Reading from the Gospels Luke 1:46b-55
Anthem Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
Sermon Seeking Sanctuary Rev. Nathan King
Chancel Choir Home by Phillip Phillips
Giving of Our Gifts to God
Invitation to Offering
Offertory and Bringing of Our Gifts Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Theresa Woody, solo piano
Praise Response Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
Going Forth with Good News
Chiming of the Trinity (In the name of the Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit)
Benediction
Closing Song Make of My Heart a Stable Amanda Udis-Kessler
Make of my heart a stable,
a house for the Holy,
a warm and sturdy place
for hope to live and grow.
Make of my life a a stable,
a house for the Holy,
a warm and sturdy place
for peace to live and grow.
Make of our church a stable,
a house for the Holy,
a warm and sturdy place
for joy to live and grow.
Make of our world a stable,
a house for the Holy,
a warm and sturdy place
for love to live and grow.
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Celebrations in December
20 Michael & Sara F.
25 Joann S.
Prayer Concerns
– Justin
– Angela
– Leslie’s sister-in-law
– Friend of ours – Jennifer
– Kenneth R. and Kitty
– Jimmy A. father and brother
– Ron’s family
– Deborah N.’s daughter
– Loren & Emily
– Audrey M.
– Jimmy’s dad, and Jimmy
– Revs. Jerry and Marion R.
– Jim and Mary Barbara
– Lisa G.
– Pat L.
– David M.
– Ron C.
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