Ranchos Order of Service
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason, my joy has been fulfilled. He (Jesus) must increase, but I (John the Baptist) must decrease.
John 3:29-30
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Love Candle
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his holy name.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
Proclaim the mercy of the One who comes as one of us.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
Trust and do not be afraid.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Hallelujah!
Worship God together!
Hymn
“Lugar Hay Donde Descansar”
Confession and Pardon
As John the Baptist called people to repent, as Jesus calls us now, we turn to the One who is both judge and savior.
Let us confess our sins together to our loving Shepherd who always watches over us and forgives, saying….
O Creator, we need to repent. We have broken commandments;
we have treated others poorly; we have not trusted in your Word.
Forgive us! Restore us!
Turn our fear and shame into praise and thanksgiving, in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 12:2-6
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Philippians 4:4-7
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Luke 3:7-18
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“The Pointer”
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén
Third Sunday of Advent
December 16, 2018
9:00 AM
Rev. Richard Gould
Meditation before Worship
He who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. For this reason, my joy has been fulfilled. He (Jesus) must increase, but I (John the Baptist) must decrease.
John 3:29-30
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Love Candle
Blessing the Children
*Call to Worship
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his holy name.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
Proclaim the mercy of the One who comes as one of us.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation.
Trust and do not be afraid.
The Lord is our strength and our salvation. Hallelujah!
Worship God together!
Hymn
“Lugar Hay Donde Descansar”
Confession and Pardon
As John the Baptist called people to repent, as Jesus calls us now, we turn to the One who is both judge and savior.
Let us confess our sins together to our loving Shepherd who always watches over us and forgives, saying….
O Creator, we need to repent. We have broken commandments;
we have treated others poorly; we have not trusted in your Word.
Forgive us! Restore us!
Turn our fear and shame into praise and thanksgiving, in Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(Silent Prayers)
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 12:2-6
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading
Philippians 4:4-7
The word of our God.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading
Luke 3:7-18
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
“The Pointer”
Rev. Richard Gould
*Hymn
“All People That on Earth Do Dwell”
*Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Offertory
*Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí.
Amén