4th sunday of advent, december 24, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
4th Sunday of Advent
December 24, 2023

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor Clynton

* Call to Worship “Angels From the Realms of Glory” v. 1-3 UMH #220

*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Canticle of Mary UMH Page 199

Scripture Reading - Liturgist, Luke 1: 26-38 Page 1588
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle: Love – Chase VanWeerdhuizen

Young People’s Moment - Holly Hutchinson

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” v. 1-3 UMH #234

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory

*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
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.

*Offering Prayer

Message “Nothing Is Impossible With God” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Angels We Have Heard On High” UMH #238

*Benediction
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” v. 1-4 TFWS #2241

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!