Advent 1, Hope for Light! The journey to Christmas is starting
Join us in worship this Sunday, online and in person at 10:10am
Welcome to Worship!
Welcome to Advent! We’re starting that big season of the year. The first Sunday of Advent is always a little strange because most of us are still eating Thanksgiving leftovers. This year isn’t any different, and that’s okay. We won’t even have all the Christmas decorations up yet. Be sure to be here for Advent as we start to tell the story of the Light coming into the world.
Stay after worship for just a bit to help finish putting up all the Christmas decorations. We’ve got a good start, but have a bit left to go. Also, check out the announcement ⬇️
Starting Sunday, Dec. 4th, for just 2 Sundays! Eyewitness Bible Series is pleased to present the Christmas Series. This series is a collection of ten "Eyewitnesses to the Christmas Story.
Take a look at our schedule of events for Advent and Christmas. Its going to be a good one!
Come join us for worship in person and online at 10:10am.
You can join us in person or online, either on Facebook or YouTube.
You can find links to our YouTube Channel for, previous services, worship music, and a Spotify playlist for more music.
Below is a bulletin for our worship service.
Prelude
Breakthrough Prayer
Great and wonderful God, awaken us, that we may be ready when your Son comes,
that we may receive him with joy and serve you with pure hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen
Announcements & Ministry Opportunities
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Call to Worship – Psalm 122
Lighting the Advent Candle
Hymn – Come, thou Long-Expected Jesus – UMH 196
Children’s Message
The Offering: Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service, Witness
As people of faith, we share who we are with each other. Below I invite you to share your joys and concerns, your prayer requests, and your offerings. You can use the link below, or leave a message in the comments
Share a joy, concern, and/or prayer request
Remember that you can mail in your offerings to: Marceline UMC, 321 N Kansas Ave, Marceline, MO 64658
You can also give online.
Take some time for some personal prayer, and take some time to give.
After the personal prayer, I'll say a prayer, and then please join in saying the Lord's Prayer
Doxology
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 2:1-5
Hymn – I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light – UMH 206
Message – Hope for Light
Hymn – O Come, O Come, Emmanuel – UMH 211
Benediction
Postlude