Soli Deo Gloria
Hymn Sing (congregation will choose Advent and Christmas hymns from the Trinity Hymnal)
Call to Worship
Advent Collect (from The Book of Common Prayer)
We beseech you, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by your daily visitation, that when your Son Jesus Christ comes he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Hymn 222: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Winchester Old
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:13–14
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Doxology (Trinity Hymnal 732) Tallis’ Canon
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.
Prayer of Illumination (concluding with The Lord’s Prayer)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18–25 (page 807)
Hymn 221: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen
Offering Prayer
Offertory: In Dulci Jubilo (Trinity Hymnal 207) Johann Michael Bach
Sermon: He Will Save His People Rev. Gavin Lymberopoulos
Hymn 219: All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord Canonbury
Benediction
Postlude: Torches John Joubert
Serving this evening: George McFarland, platform; Colin Howland, organist