Order of Service – December 10, 2023 Second Sunday in Advent

Dec 8, 2023

Minister: Rev. Alistair G. Bennett, BSc.BD
Ordained Local Minister: Rev. Cindy Campbell
Organist: Oliver B. Grant, BA (Hons), PG Dipl.
Choir Master & Deputy Organist: Winton Brangman, BA

Welcome and Notices
Call to Worship
Leader: Watch and wait for Christ’s coming! God in Christ will restore all of creation to its intended harmony.
All: We prepare our hearts with the promise of Peace.
Choir: And those who mourn with heavy hearts,
who weep and sigh;
With laughter, joy and royal crown He’ll beautify.
All: Men- Make Way
Women- Make Way
(Repeat)
Men – For the King of Kings
Women – For the King of Kings
Men- Make Way
Women – Make Way
(Repeat)
All: And let His Kingdom in.

Lighting of the second Advent Candle

Leader: God brings us His shalom that we may be reconciled to all our enemies in the peace that passes all understanding.
All: We prepare our hearts with the promise of Peace
Leader: The wolf shall live with the lamb;
the leopard shall lie down with the kid;
the calf and the lion will feed together,
and a little child shall lead them.

Hymn 291 When out of poverty is born

Call to Prayer

Prayer

A word with CCY

Hymn 316 Love came down at Christmas

Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 (Page 667)

Hymn 289 Lift up your heads, eternal gates,

Sermon

Hymn 303 It came upon the midnight clear,

Prayer of Intercession

The Offering

Choir Come child of peace

Prayer of Dedication and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn 315 Once in royal David’s city

Benediction and threefold Amen
Go now in Peace

Notices

The Sacrament of Holy Communion will follow today’s service for those who would like to participate.

Welcome to Cheryl Jones from Salvation Army who is here to collect the toys as part of our Gift Sunday.

The Upper Room magazines have arrived. July/August and September/October are available for collection in Thorburn Hall. The December edition of Life and Work are also available for those who want one.

Contact Information
Office: Tel: 236-1882 Email:  
Session Clerk: Doug Frith Tel: 236-2515
Clerk to the Board: Duncan Dawson Tel: 238-3648
Treasurer: David Cartmill Tel: 535 7142
Church Secretary: Sandra Christensen Tel: 236-1882
Christ Church Youth (CCY): Martha Kirkland Tel: 236-0383
Website: www.christchurch.bm
The Minister can be contacted at 236-0400 or  
Ordained Local Minister: Cindy Campbell Tel: 338-8001