6. Mail to:2200 Bland Road Bluefield, WV 2470 Cantata 12/19/2010 The Children Sing Jesus A Lullaby 12/12/2010 11:00 A.M.
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8. Lighting of the Advent Candle Candle of Love The Evans Family Isaiah 11: 1-10 1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the LORD 3 and he will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist.
9. Lighting of the Advent Candle Candle of Love The Evans Family Isaiah 11: 1-10 6 The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. 7 The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. 8 The infant will play near the cobra’s den, the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest. 9 They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea. 10 In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious.
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11. CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: In this Advent season of waiting on the Lord, People: we trust in the Lord’s goodness. We rely on His mercy. We find shelter in His steadfast love. Leader: In this Advent season of waiting on the Lord, People: we walk in the Lord’s way. We follow His example of love. We keep our covenant promises. Leader: In this advent season of waiting, People: Lord, forget our sins. Remember your love. Remember each one of us. Remember your people everywhere. Leader: In this Advent season of waiting, ALL: Lord, we wait for your salvation. We wait for your leading. We wait for your coming. Immanuel, invade our lives. Amen.
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13. Hymnal # 151 Vv.1 GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voiceGive ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today! Ox and ass before Him bow, And he is in the manger now: Chris is born today! Christ is born today!
14. Hymnal # 151 Vv.2 GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss: Joy! Joy! Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven’s door, And man is blessed evermore: Christ was born for this ! Christ was born for this!
15. Hymnal # 151 Vv.3 GOOD CHRISTIAN MEN REJOICE Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice; Now ye need not fear the grave: Peace! Peace! Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall: Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
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17. Health Concerns Cancer Prayer List Kalinda Gray Margo Abshire Alicia Inscore Wally Gudaitis Margaret Goodwin June Turner Margaret Crockett James Miller Olivia Hypes Aiden Hager Wanda Collier Patsy Selbee Ruth Arney Trudy Martin Heather Thomason Joe Akers Rhonda McCroskey Tammy Baldwin Kim Lilly Teresa Meadows Susan Breen Roger Mullins Kim Lilly Judy Rose Dennis Neal Bob Ayers Alicia Turner Bob Montgomery Debbie Turner Patty Camacho Logan Hawkes Nancy Ross Rita Lively Juanita Ross Donald Edwards Joan Doss Charles Short Kloe Cornett RequestedPrayers Beareavement Military Pat Akers and family Family of Linda Hurst Margi Lasicki The Youth of our Region Andrew Kidd Brian Kidd Adam Garrison Jacob Foley Aaron Gauger Jeremy Morris Family of: Ralph Conley Pat Necessary
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19. Hymnal # 166 Vv. 1 WE THREE KINGS We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and Mountain following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light
20. Hymnal # 166 Vv.2 WE THREE KINGS Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign. O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
21. Hymnal # 166 Vv.3 WE THREE KINGS Frankincense to offer have Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God on high O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
22. Hymnal # 166 Vv.4 WE THREE KINGS Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfumeBreathes of life of gathering gloomSorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dyingSealed in the stone-cold tombO Star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to Thy perfect light
23. Hymnal # 166 Vv.5 WE THREE KINGS Glorious now behold Him ariseKing and God and SacrificeAlleluia, AlleluiaEarth to heaven repliesO Star of wonder, star of nightStar with royal beauty brightWestward leading, still proceedingGuide us to Thy perfect light
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25. Epistle Reading Maria Reyes Romans 15: 4-13 4For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. 8For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
26. Epistle Reading Maria Reyes Romans 15: 4-13 9and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore I will praise thee among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name"; 10and again it is said, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people"; 11and again, "Praise the Lord, all Gentiles, and let all the peoples praise him"; 12and further Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse shall come, he who rises to rule the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles hope." 13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.