PEWEE VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
“Learning, Glorifying, Celebrating, and Following …”
Time with Young Disciples
Jenna Wissink
Lesson IV
Luke 1:26-35, 38
Music
Mary Did You Know
arr. J. Liles
Men’s Quartet
Children may leave for Children’s Church with …
GATHERING …
Gathering Music and Ringing of the Bell
Preparing our Tree and the Passing of the Peace
Processional
Gloria Deo
arr. Benjamin Harlan
With Once in Royal David’s City, music by H.J. Guantlett)
Music
PREPARING …
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Lesson V
Luke 2:1, 3-7
Bill Jewell
Still, Still, Still
With The Rocking Carol, trad. Czech Carol
arr. B. Harlan
Rev. Joel Weible
Lesson VI
Luke 2:8-16
Rev. Joel Weible
Music
As Lately We Watched
arr. B. Harlan
Lesson VII
Matthew 2:1-12
Jenna Wissink
Music
Sing We Now of Christmas
arr. B. Harlan
Kim & Alex Pappas
Opening Prayer (unison)
We gather expectantly, joyfully, and with deep commitment, O God, for we
have heard that special Child is to come again, reminding us that you are
among us and that soon we will see a new creation on earth. We are a
people of hope, peace, and joy. Amen.
Music
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
P. Manz
Men’s Quartet: James Bates, Matt Killion, Richard Ray, Bob Borders
RESPONDING …
Call to Offering and Offering
Offertory
HEARING …
Lesson I
Genesis 22:15-18
Jenna Wissink
Music
I Will Bless the Faithful
Lesson II
Isaiah 11:1-3a, 4a, 6-9
*Carol, Hymn No. 2
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
(Congregation will sing the Melody)
Lesson III
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Music
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
arr. B Harlan
Bill Jewell
HYFRYDOL
Rev. Joel Weible
arr. B. Harlan
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
*Doxology, No. 22
Bill Jewell
Timothy R. Matthews
Angels, from the Realms of Glory
(stanza 1, only)
REGENT SQUARE
*Prayer of Dedication (unison)
We give you thanks, Holy One, for all good things: for the universe and the
Earth itself; for creatures and plants; for water and food; for light and
darkness; for Christ and the Holy Spirit. Turn our offerings to your good
will, and turn us always to you in gratitude. Amen.
Lesson VIII
Matthew 2:13-23
Music
Long Time Ago in Bethlehem
Bill Jewell
arr. B. Harlan
Lesson IX
John 1:1-14
Jenna Wissink
Music
Of the Father’s Love Begotten
arr. B. Harlan
SENDING …
Closing Prayer and Benediction
Rev. Joel Weible
*Postlude
Gloria Deo (reprise)
arr. B. Harlan
With Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Joy to the World
** All are invited to sing the familiar Carols
As the Bell Rings and the Doors Open, depart in JOY!
Refreshments are served at 10:00 a.m. between Sunday School and our
Worship Service, all are invited into our Family Life Center for a time of
Greeting and Fellowship.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Reverend Weible’s sermons are posted on our website each week.
Manuscripts and Audio Recordings may be found at
www.peweevalleypresbyterian.org / click the “Media” tab
If you are our guest today, please take with you the laminated
bookmark in the pew rack, compliments of
Pewee Valley Presbyterian!
“We have found in this church a spiritual home
where we learn to serve others,
enjoy and glorify God,
celebrate differences,
and follow faithfully the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Sunday Morning Worship
December 15, 2013 / 3rd Sunday of Advent