first sunday of advent sunday, november 28, 2021 | 8:30
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring with The First Noel” - arr. Susan Caudill Denise Cromer, organ
CANDLE LIGHTING LITURGY - HOPE CANDLE8:30 AM: Brian and Diane P’Pool | 11:00 AM: Jack and Bev Jones
Reader 1: We light this candle as a symbol of the hope we have in the promise of the Lord’s coming .Reader 2: For God will fulfill God’s promise to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. A righteous Branch will spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land .All: Come, Lord Jesus, come!
*HYMN NO. 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” - TRURO
PRAYER OF CONFESSIONLord, have mercy on us. We are not ready for your coming. We live in sin, as though there were no justice. We live in fear, as though there were no grace. Forgive us, Lord. Show us your mercy and steadfast love. Lead us in your truth, and teach us your paths, for you are the God of our salvation. (Please continue with silent prayers of confession.)
ADVENT CALL TO WORSHIP: HYMN # 88 (VS. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VENI EMMANUEL
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: The Lord is our righteousness . People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen!
ANTHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Of the Father’s Heart Begotten” - Ken Berg 8:30 AM: FPC Ensemble; 11:00 AM: Chancel Choir, Jeffrey Jones, baritone
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2021 | 8:30 & 11:00 AM WORSHIP
*Congregation, please stand if you are able.
MEMBERSHIP MOMENT: If you are a guest with us today, please know you are welcome. We ask all members and guests to please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the next person in your pew. We also invite guests to visit the Welcome Table in the narthex following the service.
THE WORDSCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke 21:25-36
SERMON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Heads Held High”Rev. Dr. John C. Brearley
CALL TO PRAYER: HYMN #93 (VS. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .“Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” - PICARDY
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
LORD’S PRAYER (unison) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming” - arr. Mark Hayes Miles Dumbleton, baritone
*DOXOLOGY: HYMN NO. 606 . . . . . “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” - OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: APOSTLES CREEDI believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE SENDING
*HYMN NO. 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - HYFRYDOL
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . “Then Shall Your Light Shine Forth” - Patricia Lou Harris, French Advent Carol Denise Cromer, organ
TODAY AT FPC
HANGING OF THE GREENS - Tuesday, November 30
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP
FPC MUSIC& SOUND
ACOLYTES
USHERS
AMBASSADORS
OUR SINCERE CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TOBrenda Pedersen upon the death of her mother .
Rev. Dr. John. C. Brearley, Rev. Nathan D. See, Rev. Dr. Charles D. Elliott
Director of FPC Chancel Choir | Dr. Tim KochDirector of Music Ministries | Skip YinglingOrganist | Denise Cromer // Sound Tech | Jody Boykin, Keith Kline 8:30 AM | Amelia Magee, Bristal Copeland, Devin Copeland 11:00 AM | Alie Josey, Lucy Benton, Noah Hardin
8:30 AM | Carolyn & Warren McKittrick, Rod & Karen Madert 11:00 AM | Tom Nace, Henry Harrison, Paul Niles, Bob Moore, Becky Sanders, Diane Heckathorne, Pam Clifton, Ken FerrickB .J . Thomas, Gloria Dupree
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We are looking for Christmas Greenery Donations! Here is how to donate: Fill out this form and turn into the Church Office OR Donate online via our App or website. Deadline to donate to be in the Dec. 19 bulletin is Sunday, December 12.
CHRISTMAS GREENERY DONATIONS
Any amount appreciated.
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Please call the church if you are aware of a fellow member who is ill or in the hospital. 843-448-4496
Lovefeast Service Pw Christmas BrunchSunday, December 5 | 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
We are looking for volunteers to help us serve at the Lovefeast Worship Service. If you are able to help and come early at 5:00 PM, please contact Patty Gresko at
843.267.0842. Thank you!
Tuesday, December 7 | 10:30 AM in Wilkes Hall
We would love to have you join us for our annual Presbyterian Women Christmas brunch. Please RSVP
to LuAnne Martini by November 29. 843.448.4496 | Cost is $10
Advent & Christmas at FPCADVENT FAMILY FESTIVAL - Wednesday, December 1 | 5:30 PM in Wilkes Hall
THE LOVEFEAST AND FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Sunday, December 5 | 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 5
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHRISTMAS BRUNCH - Tuesday, December 7 | 10:30 AM in Wilkes Hall
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 12 (Communion served)
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE - Wednesday, December 15 | 5:00 PM in the Sanctuary
LESSONS & CAROLS AT EARLY SABBATH - Thursday, December 16 | 6:00 PM in Wilkes Hall
LESSONS & CAROLS AT THE GATHERING - Sunday, December 19 | 9:00 AM in Wilkes Hall
CHRISTMAS CANTATA - 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT - Sunday, December 19 | 11:00 AM Only
LIVE NATIVITY - Sunday, December 19 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM in Parking Lot
NO EARLY SABBATH - Thursday, December 23
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES - Friday, December 24 | 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM
DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS - Sunday, December 26 | 11:00 AM Only
Advent Family Festival Wednesday, December 1 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Wilkes Hall
Families are invited to come and make an Advent Wreath to use during the season of Advent. We will enjoy pizza, salad and brownies for dinner. Cost for this event is 15.00 per family. Sign up on our website or Churchlife app!
Advent Devotionals are Available in the Church Office
You can pick up your copy of the Advent Devotional in our church office, tables in the Narthex, or tables at the back of Wilkes Hall. Thanks!
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