Oakdale United
Methodist Church
Oakdale Mission Statement:
Making Disciples Who Make a Difference
Oakdale Vision Statement:
Loving God: Growing in Faith
Loving Others: Reaching the World
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Traditional Service
Prelude
Call to Worship |
CALL TO WORSHIP
God’s Spirit has led us here.
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is PEACE.
God’s Spirit has led us here.
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is HOPE.
God’s Spirit has led us here.
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is JOY.
God’s Spirit has led us here.
And where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is LOVE.
There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit in the place,
And we know that it’s the Spirit of the Lord!
Greetings
*Opening Hymn No. 242
“Love Came Down at Christmas”
Lighting of the Advent Candle –
Reading: Debbie & I’leigh Lewis
CONGREGATION SING:
O come, thou Wisdom from on high, and order all things far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Children’s Sermon
*Affirmation of Faith:
The Apostles’ Creed
*Gloria Patri
Joys & Concerns
Call to Prayer
Silent Meditation
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
Offering
Special Music – Ali Irwin
*Doxology
*Hymn of Preparation: No. 196
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
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Sermon - ARE WE THERE YET? Peace Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44 Rev. Kory Koch Service of Holy Communion |
*Hymn of Invitation: No. 431
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
*Benediction : Go Tell It On The Mountain
Go tell it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born
* Postlude
