Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchThe Third Sunday of Advent December 16, 2007 10:15 A.M. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Preparation And Praise Upon entering the sanctuary please maintain silence and turn off all electronic devices for the sake of the congregation’s preparation for worship. Prelude: “In Dulci Jubilo” Edmundson “Sing We Now of Christmas” Kerrick Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Isaiah 52 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people, he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord will lay bare his holy arm in the sight of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God. * Hymn: Back of Bulletin “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Hyfrydol * God’s Greeting: Grace and peace be to you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Blessed be God, And blessed is his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. * Prayer of the Day: Almighty and everlasting Father, who orders all things in heaven and on earth, we give you thanks and praise that you prepared your people through all ages for the coming of your Son Jesus Christ. Prepare us for the coming of him whom you sent, and grant that we might receive him in holiness of life, through the same Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Lighting of the Advent Candle: Mary’s Candle Response: PH 354 “Angels from the Realms of Glory” Regent Square
Confession and Prayer Prayer of Confession: Almighty and all holy Father, we confess that we are unworthy of this unspeakable gift we have received in Christ Jesus. We have not loved you as we ought, nor have we always loved one another and forgiven one another, even as you have loved and forgiven us. We have lived for ourselves and have not always used the gifts you have given us to relieve the burdens of others. Pardon and blot out our offenses, merciful Father. Prepare our hearts by your grace for deeper repentance and holiness of life. Give to us a longing to be free from the dominion of sin, through the deliverance secured by Jesus Christ our redeemer, in whose name we pray. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 53 Reception of New Members Mission Report: Mike Masso Congregational Prayer The Service Of The Word * Hymn: PH 342 “Of the Father’s Love Begotten Divinum Mysterium [Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the hymn.] * Reading from the Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Solo: “O Holy Night” Adams Sermon: The Royal Son of David, Part III Prayer * Hymn: PH 345 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Mendelssohn The Offering of Tribute * Offertory Prayer Offering: Fairlawn General Fund Offertory: “On Christmas Night” Paxton Blessing and Dismissal * Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. * Response: PH 327 “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” Puer Nobis All praise to you, eternal Son, whose advent has our freedom won, whom with the Father we adore, and Holy Spirit, evermore. Postlude: “And the Glory of the Lord” Handel *Indicates congregation stands. ___________________________________________________________________________________ |