You know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Come, let us worship God.

—based on Romans 13:11-12—

CONFESSION OF SIN

Prepare the way of the Lord! Let us make our confession to God.

Arise, shine: for your light has come.
O God, we live as if the light had never defeated the darkness in the world or in us.
And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
We confess that we ignore the Christ you sent to be among us, to be in us.
For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples;
but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you.

We’ve kept the birth of your Son confined to the Christmas season

and do not yearn for his birth each moment in our waiting hearts.

And nations shall come to your light,
and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Lord, you came to us in the fullness of time. Forgive us for not opening our eyes to your coming.
It’s time that we prepare for your coming. Let the earth ring with song. Let the light break forth.
Let us all rejoice in the miracle of love. Let Christ come into the fullness of our time. Amen.
—based on Isaiah 60:1-3—

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak.The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

—Zephaniah 3:14-18, NRSV—

SONGS

O Come O Come Emmanuel

All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Lord I Need You

I Stand Amazed

11.29.2020 Bulletin

November 28, 2020 Robby Plemmons

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CALL TO WORSHIP

Let us praise our Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

At Christmas Jesus came as a baby. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

He came to be like us because he loves us. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

He came to save us from our sin. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

He died, rose from the dead, and lives in heaven.

He will come again because he loves us. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

We praise Jesus, who came as a baby and will come again at the end of time. Alleluia! Jesus is coming!

Invocation: King of Glory, you are the eternal Triune God. You are powerful. You rule the entire world. We praise you this morning because you are so great. But you became a baby. You were willing to become tiny and weak just like us. We praise you because you came, and we look forward to when you will come again. In your name we pray. Amen.

CONFESSION OF SIN

Prepare the way of the Lord! Let us make our confession to God. O promised Christ: We are a world at war. Our peace depends on your coming. We are a sinful people. Our pardon depends on your coming. We are full of good intentions but weak at keeping promises; our only hope of doing God’s will is that you should come and help us do it. Lord Christ, Word made flesh, our world waits for your peace, for your pardon, and for your grace. Even so: come, Lord Jesus. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: “The Lord is our righteousness.” Jesus Christ, our Lord, whose coming we announce in this season, is our righteousness. In Christ, we are made right with God.

—based on Jeremiah 33:14-16, NRSV—

SONGS

Shout To The North

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted

Even So Come

Come As You Are

11.22.2020 Bulletin

November 28, 2020 Robby Plemmons

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CALL TO WORSHIP

There is none like you, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours.

All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord, and shall glorify your name.

For you are great and do wondrous things, you alone are God.

Praise the LORD.

The LORD’s name be praised!
—from Psalm 86:8-10, NRSV—

Invocation: Dear God, silence all voices within our minds but your own. Help us to seek and be able to follow your will. May our prayers be joined with those of our sisters and brothers in the faith, that together we may glorify your name and enjoy your fellowship forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

CONFESSION OF SIN

Gracious God, you have given us the law of Moses and the teachings of Jesus to direct us in the way of life. You offer us your Holy Spirit so that we can be born to new life as your children. Yet, O God, we confess that the ways of death have a strong attraction and that we often succumb to their lure. Give us the vision and courage to choose and nurture life, that we may receive your blessing. Amen.