Fourth Sunday of Advent

Join us for 10 AM family worship in the Sanctuary this Sunday! Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome!

HEBREW LESSON:  Micah 5: 2–5     From the least, God’s divine light shall come.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming” by Larry Shackley

GOSPEL LESSON:   Luke 1: 46–55   From the least, God’s Christ is conceived.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR: “O Tannenbaum”

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT:     The Christmas Tree Narrative       
Origins of the Christmas Tree and the Gospel Message by Susanne Hudson
Piano – Tim Topolski                           Children’s shepherd – Paige Arena
Children & Worship class: Milo D’Agostino, Howie Trigg, Caroline and Jojo Yock
Faith Works readers: Levi Arena, Ella, Hannah and Ryan Burke, Isaiah and Tori Macchia

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Third Sunday of Advent

Join us for 10 AM worship in the Sanctuary—all are welcome! Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

EPISTLE READING:        Philippians 4: 4–7          St. Paul exhorts us to rejoice always in the Lord.

GOSPEL READING:        Luke 3: 7–18                 People experience joy by returning to God.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Gustav Holst

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Stirring Up Joy

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

Second Sunday of Advent & Hanging of the Greens

All are welcome to join us for 10 AM family worship in the Sanctuary for this Second Sunday of Advent & Hanging of the Greens! This service is special and unique. You will see a transformation of our sanctuary from its usual appearance into one that readily invites and announces the coming of the Christ-child.

We dedicate the entire service to this celebration, remembering along the way the traditions and the meaning of the symbols that aid us in our preparations. We are glad that you are here today to join us in these festivities, and we invite you to our Fellowship Hall downstairs for wassail, food, and fellowship after the service!

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Advent Blessing’ by Roger Summers”

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.

First Sunday of Advent

All are welcome to join us for 10 AM worship with communion in the Sanctuary! Sunday school students will meet downstairs following the Exchange of Christ’s Peace. Refreshments will be available following the service in Fellowship Hall.

EPISTLE LESSON:    Jeremiah 33: 14–16
Jeremiah wishes for his people a hopeful waiting.

GOSPEL READING: Luke 21: 25–36
Jesus instructs us to pray for strength to escape and to stand.

CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”

PASTOR DAVID’S SERMON: Strength to Stand       

Parking is available on Main Street as well as behind the church. Elevator access is available to our second floor Sanctuary at the rear entrance.