Unprepared

November 27, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Prepare the Way O Zion” Prepare the way O Zion your Christ is drawing near Let every hill and valley a level way appear Greet One who comes in glory foretold in sacred story Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel He brings God's rule O Zion He comes from heaven above His rule is peace and freedom and justice truth and love Lift high your praise resounding for grace and joy abounding Fling wide your gates O Zion your Savior's rule embrace And tidings of salvation proclaim in every place All lands will bow before Him their voices will adore Him Prayer of Praise The Prophets Candle – HOPE Isaiah 64:1-5 Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 1:5-17 Sermon Unprepared Closing Hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” O come O come Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel O come Thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death's dark shadows put to flight O come Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things far and nigh To us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go O come Desire of nations bind all peoples in one heart and mind Bid envy strife and quarrels cease fill the whole world with heaven's peace Benediction: BIRTHDAYS! - DECKING THE HALLS • Sunday Prayer: Sundays @ 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Bible Study: Every other Monday @ 12 & 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • The chancel flowers are given today by Ray Caldiero in memory of his wife Lois