10:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

3rd Sunday in Advent

 

 

Prelude

“O Magnify the Lord”

 

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

   and spaces to worship. We submit to God’s will for our lives, confident he will

   bless all our tomorrows.”   Amen.

 

Opening Hymn

“Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come”

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Advent Scriptures:

Isaiah 35:1-10              James 5:7-10

 

Advent Scripture Readers

                                             Old Testament:  Deacon Myrtha Allen

                                             New Testament: Sis. Mary Tucker

 

Morning Prayer

Deacon Tyree Gregory

 

Prayer Response

“Silent Night”

Male & Gospel Chorus

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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. Patelle Harris

                                    

Advent Meditation

                                                    Reader:   Sis. Carolyn Savage           

                                                    Candle Lighter:  Sis. Laura Brown

 

Musical Selection

“We’ve Come to Praise the Lord”

Male & Gospel Chorus

 

Sermon

“PATIENCE TO WAIT”

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

Hymn of Decision

“Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Closing Selection

“The First Nowell”

Male & Gospel Chorus / Congregation

 

Benediction

Rev. Dr. Summers

 

 Postlude

“Instrumental”  

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