Order of Worship
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December 22, 2024 10:45am
The Unquenchable Fire
Fourth Advent: Unconsuming Fire
We Gather with Joy
Carol Singing It Came upon the Midnight Clear VT 248
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks VT 253
Welcome
Prelude O Come, All Ye Faithful arr. Beaney
Call to Worship
Leader: We gather to worship God in this season of waiting.
People: We come, seeking God’s light.
Leader: We gather to worship God, bringing our sorrows.
People: We come, longing for joy.
Leader: We gather to worship with God’s promise burning within us.
People: We come, hungry for God’s all-encompassing love.
Leader: We gather with God’s fire glowing in our hearts
People: We come, longing for God to shine through our lives.
Leader: Let us wait, together, with joy-filled hearts
All: Together, in the unquenchable fire of God's love for the world.
Prayer
Hymn Hark! The Glad Sound! VT 217
In the Unquenchable Fire
Scripture Reading Micah 5:2-5a
Candle Lighting
Hymn Hope is a Candle (vs 1-4) VT 211
Children’s Time
Scripture Reading Luke 1:39-55
Sermon Unconsuming Fire - The Peculiar Ways of God
Of God’s Love for the World
Hymn Unexpected and Mysterious VT 229
Time of Sharing
Offering Prayer
Musical Offering Carol of the Bells Medley arr. Riley
Joys and Concerns
After each time of sharing we respond “Lord, hear our prayers.”
Announcements
Hymn O du fröhliche VT 254
Benediction
Postlude
Worship Leader: Mathew Wiens Preacher: Rachel Siemens
Children’s Time: Don Douglas Pianists: Adela Wedler, Ev Buhr
Candle Lighters: Ian Roth, Tim Friesen Readers: Alanna Nielsen, Ruth Friesen
Joys and Concerns: Debbie Bledsoe Ushers: Martin Blank, Len Franz