The Fourth Week of Advent is all About LOVE

Narrative Lectionary Series

“God’s Logos Made Flesh” 

Based on John 1:1-18 – Word Made Flesh

       God’s Word, Jesus Christ, came to us, walked among us.
We offer our gratitude and awe for all that God has done through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

 Order of Worship Service | December 19^th, 2021

Prelude: Trio on ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, (Une Jeune Pucelle), – arr. David Lasky

Welcoming & Candle Lighting

Call to Worship (Psalm 130:5-8) together
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.
My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch
for the morning,
more than those who watch for the morning.
O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him
is great power to redeem.

Advent Candle Lighting
“Hope Is a Star” VU7 (vs 4)

Hymn: “People, Look East” VU 9

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Solo: “Winter Carol” Words: Christina Rossetti; Music: Sherri Porterfield

Sermon: God’s Logos Made Flesh

Reflective Music: Meditation on“Of the Father’s Love Begotten”, arr. David Lasky

Prayers of the People & the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” VU 48

Commissioning and Benediction

Postlude: “Angels we Have Heard on High”, French carol melody, arr. Dale Woo

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Land Acknowledgment:

We acknowledge we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  We thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to relating with them as covenant people of God as we continue to care for this land together.

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