PRELUDE CHOIR: A Hymn of Worship
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L: In the beginning was love, and love was with God, and love was God.
P: We gather in awe and amazement, watching and waiting for
Love to come down.
L: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
P: We wait with hope, longing for the gentle light of love to fill
the world.
L: The Word became flesh and lived among us, full of grace and truth.
P: We have seen his glory, Love embodied among us.
L: Come, let us worship the God who moves among us, the Christ who draws
near, the Spirit who shines in our hearts.
All: The Light is coming! We tremble in excitement and uncertainty.
Watching, waiting, for Love to be born.
OPENING PRAYER
HYMN: Angels we have heard on high – HWB #197
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
L: We have been wandering in the long, dark night, looking into the vastness,
looking for even a glimmer of light, to usher in your love.
P: Come, Love of the world. Come amaze us.
All: May your love dispel the darkness and reveal your path of grace
and mercy, inviting us to journey with you.
CHOIR: A Hymn of Worship
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
CHOIR: A Hymn of Worship
CHILDREN’S STORY TIME: John 1:1-18
HYMN: The first Noel, the angel did say – HWB #199 (v. 1, 2, & 3)
SCRIPTURE READING: John 1:1-18
HYMN: O little town of Bethlehem - HWB #191
SERMON: Pastor Calvary deJong, “Be Amazed: Love Comes Down”
SENDING HYMN: Joy to the world – HWB #318 (v. 1 & 3)
BLESSING
SENDING HYMN: Joy to the world – HWB #318 (v. 4)
