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Singing Our Faith ~ Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
With th’ angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!“
Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold him come,
offspring of the virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
hail th’ incarnate Deity,
Pleased as we with those to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays His glory by,
born that we no more may die,
Born to raise the meek of earth,
born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”
Call to Worship and Lighting the Fourth Advent Candle
Linda Pape and the Gaberdiel Family
Linda: Over a hundred people, from the ages of two to eighty years old, were asked the question, “What makes you feel connected; what makes you feel loved?” From the voices of different generations, hear their answers:
Linda: Handwritten notes.
Chelsea: Casseroles.
Ellie: Being invited in.
Gus: Reading a book together.
Linda: The passing of the peace.
Chelsea: Family walks.
Gus: When I see my friends at school.
Linda: Surprise phone calls.
Chelsea: Making music with other people.
Ellie: Home-cooked food.
Gus: Belly laughs.
Linda: Eye contact.
Chelsea: Dinner parties.
Ellie: An inside joke.
Gus: Hugs.
Linda: Dancing with my partner in the kitchen.
Chelsea: Today we light the candle of love as a reminder that
from the very first generation, God has surrounded us with love.
May this good news—these threads of love—not only weave
deeper connections between neighbors, but shape our actions and allow us to see God more clearly.
(Another worship leader or reader lights the candle.)
In a lonely world, let this light shine bright. From generation to generation, we are held in God’s love. Thanks be to God for that good news. Amen.
Opening Prayer ~ In This Quiet Place
In this quiet place
In this quiet place
Help me be still and know
How can I give, and how to forgive
In this quiet place
In this quiet place
Help me be still and know
You
Like Jesus in the garden
Let me be in this quiet place
Let me see your path for me
Let me trust in your grace
In this quiet place
In this quiet place
Help me be still and know
How to be true in all I do
In this quiet place
In this quiet place
Help me be still and know
You
Celebrations For the Deep Goodness of Life
Led by Pastor Ken
This is our time to share the celebrations of our lives: birthdays, anniversaries, words of kindness and works of peace and justice.
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