Sunday, December 7, 2025
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
* congregation stands, if able
Prelude | "A French Carol" arranged by Paul Manz | Zane Barra, organ
Welcome | The Rev. Dr. Todd Jordan
* Call to Worship
* Opening Hymn of Praise | "Hail to the Lord's Anointed" (UMH 203)
Lighting of the Advent Candle with Liturgy
Hymn of Praise | "O Come O Come Emmanuel" (UMH 211; verse 4 with refrain)
* Confession and Pardon | The Rev. Josh Hale
* Gloria Patri (UMH 70)
Children's Conversation | The Rev. Emily Bankston
Passing of the Peace
* Hymn of Praise | "In the Bleak Midwinter" (UMH 221)
Scripture Reading | Luke 1:26-38
Sermon | The Rev. Dr. Todd Jordan
Offertory Prayer | The Rev. Emily Bankston
Anthem | "Carol of the Rose" | The Strawbridge Chancel Choir
* Doxology (UMH 95)
Holy Communion | "Hallelujah" arranged by Austin Kitchell | Jason and Jayden Russell-Nelson
Prayer and Invitation | The Rev. Dr. Todd Jordan
* Benediction | The Rev. Dr. Todd Jordan
Postlude | "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks" arranged by Gordon Young | Zane Barra, organ
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