David Chuipka Dec 24 4th Advent Rev4 PDF
David Chuipka Dec 24 4th Advent Rev4 PDF
David Chuipka Dec 24 4th Advent Rev4 PDF
Welcome to the family of All People’s United Church! Sunday Dec 24th, 2023, 4rd Advent
If you are joining us for the first time, please sign the guest book. A Service of Lessons and Carols
GOOD MORNING and WELCOME to ALL, whether you are a regular
member, or just visiting our church! Thank you for coming!
E-mail “allpeoplesunitedchurch@gmail.com”
Call to worship. (Responsive)
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uncertain of what we have heard and seen,
longing to hear a word of peace and joy.
Upcoming Speakers
Dec 31st – David Chuipka Join us for coffee, Tea and Like the wise ones, we have journeys to make,
Conversation following gifts to offer, and hope in our hearts,
the Service.
that this world can change for the better.
Here, in the stillness of a winter’s night, Carol: Once in Royal David’s City (VU 62)
we gather to share the light of Christ, The Third Lesson Luke 1:26–35
a light that shines in the nightfall.
We gather in the wonder of this night. Carol: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (VU 48)
to share our joy and thanks for new life.
The Fourth Lesson Luke 2:1–20
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Advent, the season of preparing, is nearly over. Carol for Reflection
Our waiting is nearly finished. The Fifth Lesson John 1:1–14
Now is a time of fulfillment and celebration.
Carol: Joy to the World (VU 59)
In the darkness of night, we give thanks for light.
Offering Song (Sung by all)
Advent Candle Lighting
Praise and thanksgiving, thanks be to God.
We light a candle of hope: Thanks for the food we eat,
hope for ourselves, and for God’s beloved world. And for the friends we meet.
We light a candle of peace: For each new day we greet
peace in our hearts, and on earth. Thanks Be to God!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
We light a candle of joy:
joy to the world, and within our whole being. Reflection: Hopes and Fears
We light a candle of love: Responding in Love
the promise of God’s love for us, and for all creation.
Doxology yet what I can I give him—give my heart. (VU 55)
And now the hour has come, and the season is fulfilled.
We light the Christ candle, Prayers of the People & Our Father…
the light of the world, the light of possibility. Amen.
Carol: Silent Night, Holy Night (VU 67)
Carol: O Little Town of Bethlehem (VU 64)
Blessing and Benediction