sunday december 22, 2024 Fourth Advent

Fruitland United Methodist Church
December 22, 2024
4th Sunday of Advent

Prelude - Angel Suite arranged by Philip Keveren

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

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

* Call to Worship
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” vs. 1-4 UMH# 211
*Responsive Reading - Liturgist, Luke 1:46-55 UMH Page 199
Scripture Reading – Liturgist, Luke 1:39-45 Page 1588-9
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Lighting the Advent Wreath: Love – Kolby Essinger & Mary Odom

Young People’s Moment - Holly Kerfoot

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “He Is Born” UMH# 228

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory - Venite Adoremus arranged by Roger Wilson
*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.

Message “Blessed Promises” - Pastor

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

*Benediction “Joy to the World” UMH# 246

Postlude (Please be seated) – In Dulci Jubilo 14th century German carol arranged by Gilbert Martin

- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Micah 5:2-5
Hebrews 10:5-10​