2. Call to Worship “Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love” Choir

3. Call to Presence and Invocation

4. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Candle of Hope

5. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future Leader: What is this hope we have? It is the glorious hope of the coming Messiah as proclaimed by the prophets… Leader: What is this hope we have? It is the glorious hope of the coming Messiah as proclaimed by the prophets…

6. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future Congregation: Pronounced by the angels and brought forth by Congregation: Pronounced by the angels and brought forth by God through the Virgin Mary. God through the Virgin Mary.

7. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future Leader: Christ was the Hope of the Shepherds and the Wise Leader: Christ was the Hope of the Shepherds and the Wise Men in the past.

8. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future Congregation: Christ is the Hope to those who endure trials and tribulations today. Congregation: Christ is the Hope to those who endure trials and tribulations today.

9. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future Leader: Christ will be the Hope for eternal peace, justice, and righteousness tomorrow. Leader: Christ will be the Hope for eternal peace, justice, and righteousness tomorrow.

10. Hope of Ages Past, Present and Future All: Therefore, on this first Sunday of Advent, we thank God for the Expectancy and Hope we have in the All: Therefore, on this first Sunday of Advent, we thank God for the Expectancy and Hope we have in the coming of Christ. Amen

11. Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 77 ” Come, Thou long expected Jesus”

12. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. 77 ” Come, Thou long expected Jesus”

13. Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Prayer

14. Angels from the realms of glory Wing your flight o’er all the earth Ye who sang creation’s story Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth Now proclaim Messiah’s birth Come and worship Worship Christ the new born King! 94 “Angels From the Realms of Glory”

15. Shepherds in the fields abiding Watching o’er your flocks by night God with man is now residing; God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: Yonder shines the infant light: Come and worship Worship Christ the new born King!

16. Sages, leave your contemplations Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of Nations; Seek the great Desire of Nations; Ye have seen the infant’s star Ye have seen the infant’s star Come and worship Worship Christ the new born King!

17. Saints before the altar bending Watching long in hope and fear Suddenly, the Lord descending, Suddenly, the Lord descending, In His temple shall appear. In His temple shall appear. Come and worship Worship Christ the new born King!

18. Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

19. 253 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

20. Children’s Sermon

21. Special Music Special Music “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

22. Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:2;6

23. The Light Still Shines Rev. Dan Deaton

24. As with gladness, men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee. 117 “As With Gladness, Men of Old”

25. As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed There to bend the knee before Him Whom Heaven and earth adore; So may we with willing feet Ever seek The mercy seat. 117 “As With Gladness, Men of Old”

26. As they offered gifts most rare At the manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, Pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. 117 “As With Gladness, Men of Old”

27. Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 117 “As With Gladness, Men of Old”

28. Benediction

29. Go forth with the Family Of God