Order of Service – November 27, 2022 1st Day of Advent

Nov 25, 2022

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

Welcome and Notices

Call to Worship

Leader:     We long for the presence of Christ, Emmanuel, God with us
All:             Come bearer of Hope
Choir:        Longing for shelter, many are homeless
                   Longing for warmth, many are cold.
                   Make us your building, sheltering others,
                   walls made of living stone.
All:            Christ be our light!
                  Shine in our hearts.
                  Shine through the darkness.
                  Christ be our light!
                  Shine in your Church gathered today.

Lighting of first Advent Candle

Leader:   Love coming to earth to live amongst us
                 Full of grace and truth
All:           Come Bearer of Hope
Leader:   Do not be afraid: see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all                              people
All:            Christ, shine in our hearts today

Hymn 273 O come, O come, Emmanuel,

Call to Prayer

Prayer

Reading:
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:2-4, 3:17-19

Time for Reflection

Hymn 277 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes,

Sermon

Hymn 721 We lay our broken world

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Offering

Prayer of Dedication and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn 192 All my hope on God is founded,

Benediction

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
The service will be recorded and available on the church website on Sunday afternoons.

We are still accepting items for the silent auction. If you have anything you would like to donate, please contact Sandra at the office. We also still need a volunteer to be Santa Claus.

We need someone with a truck or van and muscles to collect our Christmas tree on Tuesday in Warwick across from Heron Bay. If you are willing and able to help, please contact Sandra at the office.

Contact Information
Office: Tel: 236-1882
Email:  
Mailing address: P.O. Box WK 130, Warwick WK BX
Office Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
Facebook: Christ Church Warwick Bermuda
The Minister can be contacted at 236-0400 or