WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: “Come and see.” The door to a stable stands open. The way is before us.
P: We heard the call. Now we step forward, open to the unexpected.
L: “You will see greater things than these,” Jesus says.
P: We stand in amazement, waiting to be changed.
L: Let us worship the One who sees us as we are and leads us into new life.
All: We come, ready to follow, ready to see, ready to be amazed!
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN: Brethren We Have Come to Worship - HWB #8
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
L: You muted the flames of our fears with hope.
P: Glory to God in the highest! You amaze us!
L: You resurrected the dry bones of our spirits with peace.
P: Glory to God in the highest! You amaze us!
L: You quenched our thirsty souls with the living water of joy.
P: Glory to God in the highest! You amaze us!
L: You came to be among us, to show us the way in love.
P: Glory to God in the highest! You amaze us!
L: You have called us to follow you and walk the path of mercy and grace.
P: Glory to God in the highest! You amaze us!
All: Lead us so that we too may carry your light into the world!
HYMN: As With Gladness Men of Old – HWB #218 (v. 1-4)
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: Matthew 2:1-12
HYMN: To God be the glory – HWB #102
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
HYMN: Holy, Holy, Holy – HWB #120 (v. 1-4)
SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 12:1-2
SERMON: Pastor Calvary deJong, “Be Amazed: Come and Renew.”
HYMN: Be Thou My Vision – HWB #545 (v.1-3)
BLESSING
SENDING HYMN: Be Thou My Vision – HWB #545 (v.4)
