1^st Sunday in Advent

December 3, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah." Jeremiah 33:14

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (Psalm 25)
Leader: "Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
People: Teach me your paths.
Leader: Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
People: For you are the God of my salvation!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONG OF PRAISE: #9 (Blue Hymnal)

"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

(Lector only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletins.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Lord God:
We're going in many different directions.
There's so much to do!
Did we come here today out of habit?
Regardless of what led us here, Lord,
Speak to us in this time.
Forgive us for focusing so much on gifts,
That we forget The Gift and The Giver!
Help us to remember that
The most important thing we have to get ready for
Is You! Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

God's power is made perfect in weakness, so we know God has great opportunities to work through us! In Jesus, we find forgiveness!

APOSTLES' CREED

Please join me in declaring our faith using the traditional version of the Apostles' Creed printed on page 14 of the blue hymnal.

(Stay at lectern until Song of Gratitude is sung then move to congregation)

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**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

(579 Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM:

"Prepare the Way, O Zion," Franzen/Price/arr Tucker

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Bonnie Browning

"Shine, Jesus, Shine," Shine, Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD

SHARING OUR GIFTS (Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Pew Bibles p.738

Leader: "The Word of the Lord"; All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "Coming Days," Pastor John Hollis

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN: #426 (Red Hymnal)

"The Lord's Prayer"

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them. If someone needs assistance in your pew, please help them.)

SONG OF RESPONSE: #2 (Blue Hymnal)

"Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE: "Nativity Prayer," Brooks/Young

DEPARTING TO SERVE

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

If you need hearing assistance please speak with one of the ushers

"First Presbyterian Church: Praising and obeying God,

loving neighbors, and inviting all to enter into the joy

of the Master"

END OF WORSHIP -- BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Tensy Weisner

Nursery ~ Lucia Monger & Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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