The First Congregational Church

*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The First Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Response
Blue Hymnal #245
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (refrain only)
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
*Benediction
*Pastor: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And also
with you.
*Postlude
Sussex Carol
Pastor
Jack Brooks
Mark Hayes
Rev. Raymond Dekker
(home & cell phone)231-670-3438
(e-mail) [email protected]
Organist
Jackson Brooks
924-3617
Creative Ministries
Mat Emerick
924-9558
Facilitator
(e-mail) [email protected]
Music Facilitator
Deb Emerick
924-9558
Secretary
Lorene Witte
924-4710
Website: www.fremontfcc.org
Email: [email protected]
Church: 231-924-4710
714 Hillcrest Drive
Fax:
231-928-1210
Fremont, MI 49412
CCLI: 1401200
Second Sunday of Advent
“Do You See What I See”
10:00 a.m.
*Hymn
December 6, 2015
Blue Hymnal #292
* those who are able, please
stand
“Thou
Didst Leave Thy Throne” (verses 1,2,4)
As you enter the sanctuary, please be mindful of those already
Sacrament of Holy Communion
seated who want a quiet place to pray.
Music for Communion
The Order of Worship
Your
little
ones,
dear
Lord
we are
David Cherwein
Prelude
Jack Brooks
I
n dulci jubilo
Marcel Dupre
Chorale: Nunkommder Heiden Heiland
J.S. Bach
Come, Redeemer of Mankind
*Apostle’s Creed
Preludes on Nun kommder Heiden Heiland by
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
W.F.Bach
creator of heaven and earth.
Johann Pachelbel
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
Marcel Dupre
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
Andreas Vetter
born of the Virgin Mary,
G.F. Kaufmann
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Charles Oreand
was crucified, died, and was buried;
J.S. Bach
he descended to the dead.
Chimes
On the third day he rose again;
Call to Worship
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
Welcome
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Opening Prayer
*Opening Hymn
Wonderful”
Blue Hymnal #282
Advent Candle - Peace
Story Bell
Peacedoers
Mat Emerick
Following the Story Bell - Children are dismissed for Junior Worship
Hymn of Preparation
Blue Hymnal #274
“O Harken Ye”
O hearken ye who would believe,
The gracious tidings now receive: gloria, gloria,
In excelsis Deo. The mighty Lord of heav’n and earth
Today is come to human birth.
Gloria, gloria, In excelsis Deo.
Scripture Reading
uke 2:21-35
Message
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
Prayers of the People and Silent Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, 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 debts, as
we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory
Jack Brooks
O.T.O Come, Emmanuel
O 59
Come,
Robert J. Hughes
Pastor Ray Dekker
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Welcome to worship, sisters and brothers, as we look toward the
In Our Prayers
(Prayer
requests
will
be
printed
for
two
weeks.
The person or family requesting prayer must
coming of Christ!
call the church office or Pastor Ray in order to have the request printed).
*Visitors ~ Welcome! There is a Welcome Packet in the pew rack for
Jeannie Caris you. Please fill out the Guest Information insert, place it in the offering
Sandy & Pastor Ray - loss of Sandy’s brother, Duane
plate and take the packet home for review of the other information. We
Van Harden - transitional health
are thankful you are here and hope that your time here is a special
blessing to you and your family. Please let us know how we can best
This Week’s Schedule
serve you.
*Large print Bibles, bulletins, and Children’s bulletins are available
Sunday, December 6 - 2nd Sunday of Advent
from the ushers. Quiet bags for children to use while they are in the
10:00 a.m.
Worship with communion & Sunday
worship service are available on the table in the narthex.
School
*Families with young nursery age children are welcome to use the
11:15
a.m.
Fellowship Time - Fellowship Hall
“Family Room” in the balcony located on the 2nd floor.
11:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School - Library
*Our sanctuary is equipped with a T-Coil Hearing Loop. Please turn
Monday, December 7
your hearing aid to the T-Coil position to access this feature. Other
2:30 p.m.
Women’s Fellowship Board Meeting hearing devices are available at the sound booth upon request.
Fellowship Hall
Following the worship service you are invited to join us in
Tuesday, December 8
Fellowship Hall. Come meet new friends and have some
3:00 - 8:00 pm Violin Lessons - Fellowship Hall
refreshments. We look forward to meeting you.
Wednesday, December 9
Serving Us:
6:30 p.m.
Praise Group Rehearsal
Altar Rep:
Jim Rynberg
7:30 p.m.
Chancel Choir rehearsal
Altar Flowers:
Poinsettias(today)
Thursday, December 10
Poinsettias(next week)
9:00 a.m.
Woodshop Open
Greeter:
Beth Hooker(today)
No Crafters
Jack Butterick(next week)
Friday, December 11
Ushers:
Steve & Karla Johnson, JoAnn Dekleva(today)
Saturday, December 12
Ted & Jeannie Caris, Jill Sondeen(next week)
Sunday, December 13 - 3rd Sunday of Advent
Compassion:
Michelle Sweet & Pat Krehn
8:45 a.m.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal - sanctuary
Organist:
Jack Brooks
10:00 a.m.
Worship & Sunday School
Sound System:
Rick St. Peter
11:15 a.m.
Fellowship Time - Fellowship Hall
Coffee Hosts:
Steve & Karla Johnson(today)
11:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School - Library
Jim Rynberg(next week)
Celebrating this week:
Happy Birthday to ~
Jerry Miller, Justin Zeerip (7), Jon Clapp, Marian Schulte
(11)
Happy Anniversary to ~
Our Church News
Special thanks to Jim Rynberg for his extra work in arranging our
beautiful thanksgiving display. And Thanks to Jim and to Jack
Butterick for preparing our sanctuary for the Advent / Christmas
season. It’s a time consuming job but the end work is so beautiful.
Do you have someone special on your Christmas List that you are
looking for just the right gift? We have four sterling Circle of Life
crosses that would make the perfect gift. Call Georgia at 924-5913.
Altar Flowers - Coffee Hosts - Ushers - 2016 is just around the corner
and new calendars have been made for your convenience to sign up for
Altar Flowers, Coffee Hosts, Ushers and Greeters. If you are able and
willing to help in any of these capacities please sign up or call the
church office and Lorene will sign up for you. Today the calendars are
located in the church office. After December the calendars will be on
the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Put a smile on a child's face ... several children in the Walkerville
schools really need socks, mittens, under and outer garments, etc.
especially as the temperature falls and snow begins to fall. The
Deacons ask that we extend our Christian caring to these children.
Please ask Michelle Sweet for the name of a child (includes age, gender
and specific need). Return a wrapped gift (around $20) with the child's
name attached to church by December 17 (note date change). The
children will be glad you did, and so will we!
For the Deacons, Jack Butterick.
Special Performing Arts Program for Youth - All youth 8 years and
older are invited to participate in “The Christmas Juggler,” a Christmas
drama for worship based on an old medieval legend. It tells the story
of a juggler who has no gift to offer the Lord except for his ability to
juggle. The program will include circus arts, comedy and dramatic
scenes, and colorful costumes. The presentation will be Sunday,
December 30, 10:00 - 1:00 a.m. Practices are Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m. beginning November 3. The location is in the church fellowship
hall.
A Children’s Christmas Nativity Play will be included as part of
“The Christmas Juggler” on December 20. Kids of all ages are invited
to participate in the Nativity Play. The story of the birth of Jesus will
be read and acted out. There will be a one time rehearsal for the
Nativity Play on Saturday, December 19, 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Please
call Mat Emerick at 231-924-4710 to confirm your child’s participation
in either “The Christmas Juggler” or Christmas Nativity Play or if you
have any question about either program.
Christmas is Coming, and the SCRIP committee hopes that you have
approached your families to get ideas of cards that you can purchase
from us that will be just what they want waiting for them under the tree.
We ask that you turn in your orders to us by December 13 so that we
can be sure to have the cards to you before Christmas. Thanks for
helping us earn the $2,500 that we pledge to the church budget!
Ruth & Becky
Requested Announcements
United Way of the Lakeshore - Newaygo County invites you to
enjoy “Mistletoe and Music” featuring columnist Tom Rademacher
with Mick Hanna, vocalist; Jean Howarth, vocalist; Bernadine Johnson,
pianist; Dr. James Webb, saxophone. Wednesday, December 9 from
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at the Dogwood Center. Tickets are $35.00
which includes the program, holiday gifts and catered lunch by Gala
Gourmet. Tickets can be purchased at NCRESA or by calling 9240381. Questions? Call Jim Rynberg 924-2101
Newaygo County Community Choir proudly presents “A Tapestry of
Carols” under the direction of Joseph R. Jennings. Music for flute
ensemble, choir and piano featuring Michele Mines, Members of West
Michigan Winds and Jennifer Arnett. Sunday, December 6, at 3:00
p.m. at the Dogwood Center. A free-will offering will be received.
Punch reception following. Singing from our church are Bill Black, Al
Smalligan, David Vandenbelt, and Bev Williams.
You are invited to a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December13 at
6:00 p.m. at the Grant Fine Arts Center. Music will be presented by the
Newaygo Community Choir and a group of children. The choir is
directed by the Rev. Barb Boss.
Announcing “ConGo Enjoy-Meant” Events
We are “ConGo” (Christians on the Go)
and meant to go and enjoy good food and fun activities together!
“Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those
who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not
grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Neh. 8:10
“Go and enjoy”
Saturday, Dec 12- Congo Christmas
Party at the Church, 6:30-8:30pm- Please
bring a Favorite Festive Finger Food to
share. If you want to bring something that
needs a fork or spoon, that's great too! The
night will feature gathering around the
piano to sing Christmas Carols!
Please RSVP ASAP, for any event, with the Congo EnjoyMeant Committee (Mat Emerick, Karla Johnson, Becky
Tuuk)!
Thank you to each one who donated
poinsettias to help make our sanctuary
a lovely place in which to celebrate
our Lord’s birth.
Bill and Carol Black in memory of our parents.
Barbara Blass-Frisbey in memory or Ric Burwell and John
Pardike.
Jack and Mary Butterick in memory of Barb White.
Ruth Cowles in memory of Mother, June Fisher.
Lori, Chris, Sarah, Lisa in memory of our Granddad, Sid Brooks.
Shirley Hooker in memory of those that went before us.
Pat Krehn in memory of my mother, Noreen Westerweel.
Max and Yvonne Lee in memory of Dr. Robert Paxton.
Jim and Jean Morse in memory of our parents son-in-law.
Georgia Paxton in memory of Dr. Bob Paxton.
Kendra and Elise Pfeiffer in memory of Sandra Pfeiffer.
Luke and Karla Pfeiffer and Falon in memory of Stan Pfeiffer.
James Rynberg in memory of Lila G. Rynberg.
Marjorie Salata in memory of Michael Salata.
Marian Schulte in memory of Hugh, Mike and Jerry.
Mill and Bill Sherman in memory of Jerry Sherman.
Jill Sondeen in memory of Frank and Helen Sondeen.
Carol Stark in memory of my son, Donald.
Rosemary and Jack Tittle in memory of Margaret and Harry;
Violet and Melvin.
Ann Werner in memory of her parents and other loved ones.
Beverly Williams in memory of the 11 friends and family who
have passed this year.
Ted and Jeannie Caris in honor of our family and friends.
Sally and Bob DeShetler in honor of our family.
Max and Yvonne Lee in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Ray Dekker
Dean and Jean Morehouse in honor of all our church staff.
Don Potter to my church family - Merry Christmas!
Dick and Judy Ramm in honor of those who prayed for my cancer
to heal. Thank you.
Harlow and Heidi Redding in honor of our children and
grandchildren.
James Rynberg in honor of Allyse Wuebben.
Carol Stark in honor of my son, Dwayne.
Anne and Bob VandeKieft in honor of our family and the church
family.
Beverly Williams in honor of my church family.
Ted and Nancy Johnson
Duane and Loretta VanDuzen
“The Power of Your Love”
Lord, I come to You, let my heart be changed...renewed...
Flowing from the grace that I found in You.
And Lord, I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me
Will be stripped away by the pow’r of Your love,
Chorus:
Hold me close, let your love surround me;
Bring me near; draw me to Your side.
And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You ,
Your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
And I will soar with You ,
Your Spirit leads me on in the pow’r of Your love.
Lord, unveil my eyes, let me see you face to face,
The knowledge of Your love as You live in me.
Lord, renew my minds, as Your will unfolds in my life,
In living ev’ry day in the pow’r of your love. (to Chorus)
Poinsettia Order
4" pot - 5 blooms
$4.00
6" pot - 4-7 blooms $6.00
8" pot - 8-12 blooms $16.00
10" pot - 16+ blooms $25.00
Red
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White
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__________ Total Amount Enclosed Poinsettia(s) to be used during
Advent.
__________Following worship service, I/we will pick up our
poinsettia(s).
__________Following worship service, the Altar Committee may take
care of my/our poinsettia(s) in an appropriate way.
Given by:
__________________________________________
In Memory of __________________________________________
Or
In Honor of
___________________________________________
This completed form, along with your payment for each poinsettia
ordered may be placed in the offering plate, or turned into the church
office no later than November 23, 2015.
Note: This year we will again be ordering from Ludema’s in Grand Rapids.
*Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was
in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen,
Amen.
Pastor
Rev. Raymond Dekker
(home & cell phone)231-670-3438
(e-mail) [email protected]
Organist
Jackson Brooks
924-3617
Creative Ministries Mat Emerick
924-9558
Facilitator
(e-mail) [email protected]
Music Facilitator
Deb Emerick
924-9558
(e-mail) [email protected]
Secretary
Lorene Witte
924-4710
..................
(e-mail)
[email protected]
Website: www.fremontfcc.org
Email: [email protected]
Church: 231-924-4710
714 Hillcrest Drive
Fax: 231-928-1210
Fremont, MI 49412
Children are
encouraged to come to the
front of church for the Story Bell ~ following the Story Bell children
are invited to Sunday School)
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Congregation & Praise Group (Chorus)
“Bless the Lord O My Soul” (10,000 Reasons)
g this week)
up (Chorus)
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
up (Chorus)
O my soul
ever before
holy name
aise Group
The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning
It’s time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
up (Chorus)
O my soul
ever before
holy name
aise Group
You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger
Your name is great, and your heart is ind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten Thousand reasons for my heart to find
up (Chorus)
O my soul
ever before
holy name
aise Group
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
Blue Hymnal
#563
I May See”
I may see
hast for me
nderful key
set me free.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine.
I may hear
ndest clear;
l on my ear,
ll disappear.
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine.
(Children are encouraged to come to the front of church for the Story
Bell ~ following the Story Bell children are invited to Sunday School)
The church college student list has been updated for the 2014-2015
school year. It is on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please
consider taking one of the sheets of addresses and sending our students
birthday cards and/or notes of encouragement, especially at this time of
year when exams are coming up.
“Open My Eyes That I May See”
Open my eyes that I may see
Glimpses of truth Thou has for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key
(Children are encouraged to come to the front of church That
for the
shall
“Story
unclasp and set me free.
Bell” ~ Following the Story Bell children are dismissed for Sunday
Refrain
School ~ )
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit
divine.
Open my ears that I may hear
Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wavenotes fall on my ear,
Everything false will disappear.
Refrain
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit
9:00 a.m. Woodshop Open
divine.
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Crafters - Fellowship Hall
5:00 p.m.
Christmas Crafters - Fellowship Hall
“Spirit of the Living God”
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me.
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
Cleanse me, teach me, hold me, reach me.
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me.
“Spirit Song” (verse 1)
O let the Son of God enfold you with His Spirit and His love;
Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O let Him have the things that hold you,
and His Spirit, like a dove,
Will descend upon your life and make you whole.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill Your lambs.
power and majesty praise to the King
Hymn of Preparation (remain seated)
Mountains
Bluebow
Hymnal
down#563
and the sea’s will roar
I May See”
at the sound of your name.
t I may see
I sing for joy at the work of your hands,
has for me;
forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand.
nderful key
Nothing compares to the promise I have in you.
set me free.
Refrain
*Apostle’s Creed
Silently now I wait for Thee,
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see.
creator of heaven and earth.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine.
t I may hear
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
ndest clear;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
l on my ear,
born of the Virgin Mary,
ll disappear.
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Refrain
was crucified, died, and was buried;
Silently now I wait for Thee,
he descended to the dead.
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
On the third day he rose again;
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine.
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
“O How He Loves You and Me”
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
O how He loves you and me! O how He loves you and me!
ld He give?
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
e loves me;
the holy catholic Church,
you and me.
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
(remain seated)
Congregation & Praise Group
the resurrection of the body,
“Shout to the Lord”
and the life everlasting. Amen
regation is
invited to sing along the 2nd time.
Verse 1:
one like you.
*Gloria Patri
nt to praise,
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was
mighty love. (Chorus)
in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
Verse 2:
world without end. Amen, Amen.
and strength.
*Response
Blue Hymnal #497 (refrain only)
worship you.
Chorus:
(We will be using this response during the season of lent)
h let us sing
I will praise Him! I will praise Him!
Praise the Lamb for sinners slain;
Benediction Response
Blue Hymnal #426
Give Him glory, all ye people,
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;
For His blood can wash away
The fellowship of kindred minds
Our Father, 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
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.
Blue Hymnal #446
Is like to that above.
We’ve a story to tell to the nations
That shall turn their hearts to the right,
A story of truth and mercy,
A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light.
*Gloria Patri
Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it
was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen, Amen.
And the dawning to noon day bright,
And Christ’s great kingdom shall come to earth The kingdom of love and light
We’ve a message to give to the nations That the Lord who reigneth above
Hath sent us His Son to save us
And show us that God is love And show us that God is love
Refrain:
Blue Hymnal #233
“Grace, Love and Fellowship”
“The Trees of the Field”
May the grace of Christ, our Savior
You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace;
and the love of God, our Father,
The mountains and the hills will break forth before you.
and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us.
There’ll be shouts of joy and all the trees of the field
May the grace of Christ, our Savior
Will clap, will clap their hands.
and the love of God, our Father,
And all the trees of the field will clap their hands;
and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us
The trees of the field will clap their hands;
forever and ever, forevermore. Amen.
The trees of the field will clap their hands
While you go out with joy.
Blue Hymnal #764
*Closing Response
Blue Hymnal #426
we are moving in the power of God,
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love;
We are moving in the power of God,
The fellowship of kindred minds
we are moving in the power of God.
Is like to that above.
We are moving (moving) we are moving aah,
we are moving in the power of God. (repeat)
*Congregational Response
Black Hymnal #2
Glory, glory hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down.
We are living in the love of God,
Glory, glory hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down
we are living in the love of God,
We are living in the love of God,
I feel better, so much better, since I laid my burdens down.
we are living in the love of God.
I feel better, so much better, since I laid my burdens down.
We are living (living) we are living aah,
We are living in the love of God. (repeat)
Feel like shouting “Hallelujah!” since I laid my burdens down
Feel like shouting “Hallelujah!” since I laid my burdens down
We are singing in the joy of God,
we are singing in the joy of God.
Glory, glory hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down.
We are singing in the joy of God,
Glory, glory hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down.
we are singing in the joy of God.
We are singing (singing) we are singing aah,
We are singing in the joy of God. (repeat)
“We Are Marching in the Light of God”
*Congregation
Blue Hymnal #438
We are marching in the light of God,
“Jesus Saves!”
we are marching in the light of God,
We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
We are marching in the light of God,
Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
we are marching in the light of God.
Bear the news to every land;
Climb the steeps and cross the waves.
We are marching (marching) we are marching aah,
Onward! ‘tis our Lord’s command. Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
we are marching in the light of God. (repeat)
“Send the Light” Refrain Only
We are moving in the power of God,
Send the Light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore!
“Rejoice, the Lord is King”
Send the Light, the blessed gospel light;
Rejoice, the Lord is King;
Let it shine forevermore!
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing
*Congregational Response
Blue Hymnal #344
And triumph evermore.
“Grace Greater Than Our Sin”
Life up your heart; Lift up your voice!
Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within!
Grace, grace, God’s grace,
“We Have Come Into this House”
Grace that is greater than all our sin!
(verse 1 Gospel Singers - Congregation join on verse 2)
Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify
His name and worship Him.
Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify
“Jesus Paid It All” (refrain only)
His name and worship Him.
Jesus paid it all; All to Him I owe.
Let’s forget about ourselves and magnify
Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow.
His name and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord
*Closing
Blue Hymnal #437
There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave,
Swing low, sweet chariot, comi’n for to carry me home
“Send the light! Send the light!”
Swing low, sweet chariot, comi’n for to carry me home
There are souls to rescue; there are souls to save.
Send the light! Send the light!
I looked over Jordan and what did I see,
Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
comi’n for to carry me home.
Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light,
A band of angels a comi’n after me,
the blessed gospel light; Let it shine for evermore!
comi’n for to carry me home.
*Pastor: The Peace of Christ be with you. Congregation: And
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me (Oh Lordy)
also with you.
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me (Oh Lordy)
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me...ee
Look-a-way beyond the blue
*Closing Response
Blue Hymnal #370
I took Jesus as my Savior you take Him too
Praise with elation, praise every morning,
I took Jesus as my Savior you take Him too
God’s re-creation of the new day!
I took Jesus as my Savior you take Him too
*Closing
Look-a-way beyond the blue
Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere;
Blue Hymnal #258
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me (Oh Lordy)
Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born,
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me (Oh Lordy)
And brought us God’s Salvation
Do Lord, Oh do Lord, oh do you remember me...ee
That blessed Christmas morn.
Look-a-way beyond the blue
Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
I’ve got a home in glory land that out shines the sun
I’ve got a home in glory land that out shines the sun
I’ve got a home in glory land that out shines the sun
“We Are Called to Be God’s People”
Look-a-way beyond the blue.
We are called to be God’s people, Showing by our lives His grace,
One in heart and one in spirit, Sign of hope for all the race.
Let us show how He has changed us And remade us as His own;
Let us share our life together As we shall around His throne.
“Morning Has Broken”
Morning has broken like the first morning.
We are called to be God’s servants, Working in His world today;
Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.
Taking His own task upon us, All His sacred words obey.
Praise for the morning.
Let us rise, then, to His summons, Dedicate to Him our all,
Praise for them springing fresh from the word!
That we may be faithful servants, Quick to answer now His call.
Send the Light
Sweet the rain’s new fall sunlit from heaven,
There’s a call comes ringing o’er the restless wave,
Like the first dewfall on the first grass.
“Send the light! Send the light!”
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden,
There are souls to rescue; there are souls to save.
Spring in completeness where His feet pass.
Send the light! Send the light!
(Refrain)Send the light, the blessed gospel light;
Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light,
Mine is the sunlight! Mine is the morning,
the blessed gospel light; Let it shine for evermore!
Born of the one light Eden saw play!
Let us pray that grace may every where abound’
“Send the light! Send the light!”
Blue Hymnal #237
And a Christlike spirit everywhere be found;
“Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing”
Send the light! Send the light”
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing;
Refrain
Fill our hearts with joy and peace.
Let us each, Thy love possessing,
“There Is Power in the Blood”
Triumph in redeeming grace.
Would you be free from your burden of sin?
There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;
O refresh us, O refresh us,
Would you o’er evil a victory win?
Travelin thro’ this wilderness.
There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.
Refrain:
Thanks we give and adoration
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonderworking pow’r
For thy gospel’s joyful sound;
In the blood - of the Lamb - .
May the fruits of Thy salvation
There is pow’r, pow’r, wonderworking pow’r
In our hearts and lives abound.
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Ever faithful, ever faithful
To Thy truth may we be found.
“O How He Loves You and Me”
Blue Hymnal #349
O how He loves you and me! O how He loves you and me!
“We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations (verses 1 & 3)
He gave His life; what more could He give?
We’ve a story to tell to the nations
O how He loves you; O how He loves me;
That shall turn their hearts to the right,
O how He loves you and me!
A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light,
A story of peace and light.
Jesus to Calv’ry did go; His love for sinners to show.
What He did there bro’t hope from despair.
O how He loves you; O how He loves me;
Hear Our Prayer, O Lord,
Hear our prayer, O Lord;
Incline Thine ear to us
And grant us Thy peace. Amen.
And the dawning to noon-day bright,
And Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth -
O how He loves you and me!
*Response - “Hear Our Prayer O Lord”
Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
Blue Hymnal #641
The kingdom of love and light.
We’ve a message to give to the nations
That the Lord who reigneth above
A song that shall conquer evil And shatter the spear and sword,
And shatter the spear and sword.
Refrain:
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
Blue Hymnal #434
Praise Group
“Revive Us Again”
The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning
We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love -
It’s time to sing Your song again
For Jesus, who died and is now gone above.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Refrain:
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Hallelujah! Amen!Congregation & Praise Group (Chorus)
Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Revive us again.
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love.
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
Refrain:
Praise Group
Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Hallelujah! Amen!
You’re rich in love, and You’re slow to anger
Hallelujah! Thine the glory! Revive us again
Your name is great, and your heart is ind
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten Thousand reasons for my heart to find
d His grace;
and blessed
Congregation & Praise Group (Chorus)
r us a place.
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
When we all (When we all)Worship
get to heaven,
His holy name Sing like never before
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
When we all (When we all) see Jesus,
Praise Group
And on that day when my strength is failing
We’ll sing and shout the victory.
The end draws near and my time has come
“Bless the Lord” (10,000 Reasons)
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
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up (Chorus)
up (Chorus)
l O my soul
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Congregation & Praise Group (Chorus)
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
Worship His holy name Sing like never before
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name
O my soul I’ll worship Your holy name