Worship for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 18, 2021December 26, 2021
by Administrator

First United Methodist Church of Schenectady
Worship for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 19, 2021

A Service of Story and Song

It may help to center yourself into worship by lighting a candle, as a symbol of God’s presence with you during the time of worship. You may also want to pay attention to lighting, the position of your body, and the availability of distractions.

Breath Prayer

“Holy One, prepare us.”
Breath prayers involve breathing in the first phrase, and breathing out the second.
You may wish to simply pray for a moment before starting, or you may wish to pray while listening to the prelude.

Prelude

“Veni, veni, Emmanuel” Rebecca te Velde

Spiritual Call to Worship: Micah 5:2-5a

Hymn #210: “All Earth is Waiting”

Story: “God’s Dream” by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Carlton

Advent Song, Hymn #2128: “Come and Find the Quiet Center”

Advent Wreath Lighting

Scripture – Luke 1:26-38

Hymn #204: “Emmanuel, Emmanuel”

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father (Creator) 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 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, for ever. Amen.