December 17, 2017 9:30 am GATHERING
“Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Prichard “Angels We Have Heard On High” French Carol Bruce Blanck, piano; Dick Daugherty, woodwinds; Gordon Johnson, bass
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Judy Hockenberry
§ “ON JORDAN’S BANK THE BAPTIST’S CRY”
#96
LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE ANTHEM
“Star Carol” Elizabeth Carter arr. Pulikowski Children’s Choir; Nick Pulikowski, director; Carol Frieburg, piano
MUSICAL CALL “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (verse)” “O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; Bid envy, strive, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace.
#88
CONFESSION Loving God, we are sorry for the times we have contributed to injustice. We understand that we have used more than our share of the world’s resources. Injustice is so vast and multi-layered that we have a hard time recognizing it. Forgive us when we look the other way. Forgive us when we look straight at injustice and walk away. Forgive us for our contribution to oppression, poverty, and violence. Repair our hearts and lead us in ways that promote love, kindness, and respect for everyone. Amen.
§ MUSICAL RESPONSE “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (refrain)” “Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.”
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§ PASSING THE PEACE One: The peace of Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us share the peace of Christ with one another.
DANIEL 7:13-22 MESSAGE
“The 3rd Kingdom: Daniel and Antiochus” Scripture: Daniel 7:23-27
Alex Lang
§ “O GOD OF EVERY NATION”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
#756 Judy Hockenberry
LORD’S PRAYER 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.
SHARING OUR GIFTS “What Child Is This” English Ballad Bruce Blanck, piano; Dick Daugherty, woodwinds; Gordon Johnson, bass
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING § “COMFORT, COMFORT NOW MY PEOPLE” § BENEDICTION
#87 Alex Lang
SENDING MUSIC
“Soon and Very Soon” Andraé Couch “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” African American Spiritual Bruce Blanck, piano; Dick Daugherty, woodwinds; Gordon Johnson, bass
§ Please stand as you are able. Crossroads Guides: Eric Allen, Sheila Blair Flowers: Walt and Mary Halatek—In loving memory of family The Jolly Family—In loving memory of Bob Jolly Susan, Robert, and Matthew Kogan—In loving memory of Steven S. Kogan Earl and Gloria Oak—In honor of our 60th wedding anniversary The Stautzenbach Family—In loving memory of our father and grandfather, Ned Stautzenbach Pastors: Alex Lang, Judy Hockenberry, TC Anderson Director of Music and Worship: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban Guest Musicians: Bruce Blanck, Dick Daugherty, and Gordon Johnson
Choose love. Be the light. Change the world. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights FirstAvenue Presbyterian Church of Arlington 302 N. Dunton / Arlington Heights, IL 60004Heights 302/N. Dunton Avenue / Arlington Heights, IL 60004 847-255-5900
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