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Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Dec. 4, 2022: Advent 2, Year A
Mitten Tree Sunday
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements:
White Gift Sunday: Next week, Dec 11th. Please bring non-perishables for the Wainfleet Fire Fighters Christmas Food Baskets.
Quieting Time
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Advent Candle Lighting
(The candle of Hope is already lit)
Today is the Advent of peace.
As we light this candle, we remember all those who live int the midst of conflict, in their own homes, in their communities, in their countries, anywhere in the world.
We live in a fractured world,
Of racial tensions and economic disparity.
We light this candle as our commitment
To embracing diversity.
We are the peacemakers in this world.
We light this candle to herald the coming of Jesus,
The Prince of Peace.
(The second candle of Peace is lit)
Advent Hymn: #7 (vs 1) (Voices United)
Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth,
Giving a promise of safe-ty and worth.
Refrain: When God is a child there’s joy in our song.
The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong,
And none shall be afraid.
Hymn: #178 (Praise!) O Come, All Ye Faithful
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time …….
Decorating the Mitten Tree, and talking about Christmas ornaments
Hymn: # 182 (Praise!) Angels, from the Realms of Glory
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection
The Doxology “In Gratitude and Humble Trust” #544 Voices United
(Tune – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)
In gratitude and humble trust
We bring our best today
To serve your cause and share your love
With all along life’s way.
O God, who gave yourself to us
In Jesus Christ, your Son,
Teach us to give ourselves each day
Until life’s work is done.
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Gracious God, you offer us a gift beyond price. Your son is to us the Prince of Peace. In gratitude for your abundant gifts, we commit ourselves to act justly, in solidarity with the poor, and we pledge our assistance to those who are in need. May the gifts we bring before you this day hasten the day when none will hurt or destroy on all your holy mountain. Amen.
Scripture Readings:
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10
(A time of quiet reflection)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 3:1-12
Hymn: #20 (Voices United) On Jordan’s Bank
Message: Love’s Call
Hymn: # 176 (Praise!) Go Tell It on the Mountain
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Dec. 11, 2022: Advent 3, Year A
White Gift Sunday
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements:
Sunday School Pageant Sunday:
Next week, Dec 18th. Please bring a small plate of goodies for Refreshment time if you
are able to.
Quieting Time
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Advent Candle Lighting ………….
(The candle of Hope and Peace are already lit)
Today is the Advent of joy.
We light this candle for the joy of the earth, the oceans, the skies,
and all that lives.
We live in a world,
That takes more from the world than it gives.
We light this candle as our commitment to the joy of living
In respect with creation.
We are the caretakers of this earth, our home.
We light this candle in celebration of Jesus,
The Light of the world.
(The third candle of Joy is lit)
Advent Hymn: #7 (vs 3) (Voices United)
Joy is a song that wel-comes the dawn,
Tell-ing the world that the Sav-iour is born.
Refrain: When God is a child there’s joy in our song.
The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong,
And none shall be a-fraid.
Hymn : #181 (Praise!) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
Young at Heart Time … Bringing forward the White Gifts, and talking about Christmas
ornaments
Hymn : # 198 (Praise!) Good Christian Men, Rejoice
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection
The Doxology “In Gratitude and Humble Trust”
#544 Voices United (Tune – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)
In gratitude and humble trust
We bring our best today
To serve your cause and share your love
With all along life’s way.
O God, who gave yourself to us
In Jesus Christ, your Son,
Teach us to give ourselves each day
Until life’s work is done.
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
God, of promises and joy, receive these gifts we return to you now. Bless this offering, that our gifts may be signs of joy and hope for others in need. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Hebrew Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
(A time of quiet reflection)
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 11:2-11
Hymn : #179 (Praise!) Angels We Have Heard on High
Message: God’s Dream for Us
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn # 183 (Praise!) O Holy Night!
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude
Morgan’s Point and Forks Road East United Churches
Dec. 18, 2022: Advent 4, Year A
Sunday School Pageant Sunday
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements:
Words from Jason
Quieting Time
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Advent Candle Lighting ………….
(The candle of Hope, Peace, and Joy are already lit)
Today is the Advent of Love.
As we light this candle, we remember all who are feeling lonely
and distressed at this time of year.
We live in a world,
That fears the stranger, and the strange.
We light this candle as our commitment to love
That is expressed in inclusivity.
We are the community that welcomes
Unconditionally and generously.
We light this candle for Jesus,
The Light of all.
(The forth candle of Love is lit)
Advent Hymn: (Please stand)#7 (vs 4) (Voices United)
Love is a flame that burns in our heart,
Je-sus has come and will never de-part.
Refrain: When God is a child there’s joy in our song.
The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong,
And none shall be a-fraid.
Hymn: #188 (Praise!) The First Noel
Celebrating God’s Goodness
GOD IS GOOD – ALL THE TIME.
ALL THE TIME – GOD IS GOOD.
The Offering of Our Tithes and Other Gifts
The Collection ….
The Doxology “In Gratitude and Humble Trust” #544 Voices United
(Tune – It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)
In gratitude and humble trust
We bring our best today
To serve your cause and share your love
With all along life’s way.
O God, who gave yourself to us
In Jesus Christ, your Son,
Teach us to give ourselves each day
Until life’s work is done.
Prayer of Dedication (In Unison)
Loving God, bless now the offerings of our hearts and lives, that we may shine as you shine, and that we may share your blessings with others. Amen
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn: #192 (Praise!) O Little Town of Bethlehem
Sunday School Christmas Pageant
Hymn: #186 (Praise!) Away in a Manger
Commissioning and Benediction
Postlude
Morgan’s point and Forks Road East United Churches
A Christmas Eve Service: Dec 24th, 2021
Order of Service
Prelude
Welcome
Opening Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer
Advent Candle Lighting
Advent Hymn (A Candle is Burning - Hymn 6, vs 5, Voices United)
Hymn: # 170 (Praise!) Joy to the World
A Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
Hebrew Scriptures: (Read by Rev. Laura)
God’s promise to Abraham
To Us a Child Is Born
A Promised Ruler from Bethlehem
Hymn: # 192 (Praise!) (2 verses) (Please Remain sitting)
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Gospel Lesson: (Read by Jason Pigeon)
The Birth of Jesus Foretold
*Special Christmas by Jenny Pigeon
Gospel Lesson: (Read by Rev. Laura)
The Birth of Jesus Christ
Hymn: # 187 (Praise!) (2 verses) Away in a Manger
Gospel Lesson: (Read by Jason Pigeon)
The Shepherds and the Angels
Hymn: # 193 (Praise!) (2 verses) (Please Remain sitting)
It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Pastoral Prayer
Commissioning and Benediction
The Service concludes with candlelight
Hymn: # 184 (Praise!) Silent Night, Holy Night
Postlude