10:00 a.m.

December 8, 2024

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Prelude

“O Magnify the Lord”

 

   Call to Worship:   “Oh Lord we invoke thy Presence as we connect in places

   and spaces to worship.  Let us turn from our sins to live holy lives; that we may

   be found faultless in judgment through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

   whose advent is the hope of the world. Amen.”

 

Opening Hymn

“Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come”   

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Advent Scriptures:

       Malachi 3:1-4        Philippians 1:3-11

 

Advent Scripture Readers

Old Testament:  Deacon Crisaundra King     

 New Testament: Deacon Denise Ruffin

 

Prayer

Deacon Gregory Horne

 

Prayer Response

“Away in a Manger”

Male & Gospel Chorus

                                                                       

Musical Selection

“Jesus, O What A Wonderful Child”

Male & Gospel Chorus

 

Pastoral Reflections

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

Offertory Prayer                  Gratitude for Grace

Deacon Myrtha Allen

 

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

 

Visitors Welcome

Sis. Penelope Taylor

 

Children’s Meditation

Sis. Margarett Shipley

                                    

Advent Meditation

                                            Reader:                 Sis. Robin Robinson           

                                            Candle Lighter:  Trustee Robert Robinson

 

Musical Selection

“Rise Up Shepherd and Follow”

Male & Gospel Chorus

 

Sermon

  “CLEANING BEFORE HE COMES”

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

Hymn of Decision

“Near to the Heart of God”

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Closing Selection

“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

 Postlude

“Silent Night”

Solo

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Our Mission Is:

“To proclaim the Good News of the love of God through

Jesus Christ; by making disciples for Christ and

nurturing them to spiritual maturity.”

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