Order of Service – December 8, 2024 (2nd Sunday in Advent)

Dec 5, 2024

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

Welcome and Notices

Call to Worship

Advent 2—the prophets

Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them.”

The second candle is lit and his response is used
Jesus is the light of the world.
A light no darkness can ever put out.

We sing:
Advent candles tell their story
as we watch and pray,
Longing for the Day of Glory,
‘Come, Lord, soon’ we say.
Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness,
changed for gladness
on that Day.

Prophet voices loudly crying,
making pathways clear;
Glimpsing glory, self-denying,

calling all to hear.
Through their message—challenged, shaken –
hearts awaken:
God is near!

Hymn 284 Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets,

Call to Prayer

Prayer

A word with CCY

Hymn 785 May God bless you

Reading: Luke 3: 1-6 (Page 60 TNT)

Anthem—Promise of Peace

Hymn 22 The Lord’s my light and saving health,

Sermon

Hymn 289 Lift up your heads, eternal gates,

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering

Prayer of Dedication

Hymn 303 It came upon a midnight clear,

Benediction and threefold Amen

Go Now in Peace
Go now in peace, never be afraid,
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.
Know he will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see.
God will be there, watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

Notices

We are celebrating the Sacrament of Holy Communion following todays service who would like to participate.