Worship Service Dec 10
2nd Sunday of Advent
Worship is the highest activity of a person whose sole and ultimate aim is God’s glory.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Gathering and Prelude
Call to Worship
Response to the Call: Emmanuel, Emmanuel 204 all
Welcome, Greeting, Service Overview
Prayer of Illumination
Lighting the Advent Candle: Peace
Hymn of Faith: Angels from the Realm of Glory 226 all
Responsive Reading: Psalm 80 801
Apostles Creed: 881
Gloria Patri: 71
Offering Dedication and Offertory
Doxology – hymnal #95
Life of the Church
Centering Song: Mary Did You Know?
Pastor Prayer
Scripture: Mark 1:1-8
Sermon: Surprise!
Closing Hymn: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 218 all
Commissioning and Benediction
Life of the Church
ABCCM FOOD DONATIONS: Donation Basket at Front Door. We dedicate our gifts on Communion Sundays.
Medical Lending Closet Flyers are available to distribute to friends and places that will post them.
The daily prayer chain goes out after 8pm. Send requests to prayer@alexanderchapel.org. Prayer shawls are also available. Questions? Contact Pastor Marjory.
Christmas Activities and Worship:
Note: All activities have a website event listing with more info!
Dec 10 – Christmas Social following the worship service. Meat and drinks provided, bring a dessert or side dish to share.
Dec 17 – Candlelight Service 6pm
Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Regular Morning Worship Service, NO evening service, but we’ll list sister church services you can attend
Christmas Missions:
– Sock collection Dec 10/17 for men and women at ABCCMs Veterans Quarters and Transformation Village
– Missions Fund is providing gift cards for the women at Transformation Village and candy for the NC Veterans Home
Winter Weather: If conditions are unsafe for an in person worship service, we will hold a virtual service using the Livestream information above.
