Order of Worship, November 29, 2015

Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Limehouse, Ontario

MINISTER :   Reverend Steven Boose

CLERK OF SESSION:   Ted Brown

ORGANIST:   Josh Lim

MORNING WORSHIP      9:30 a.m.    November 29^th, 2015

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ADVENT 1 - COMMUNION SUNDAY

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

PRELUDE

INTROIT: Holy, Holy, Holy  vs. 1    # 299

ADVENT 1: LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF HOPE

HYMN:        O Come, O Come Emmanuel   # 122

CONGREGATION’S LIFE AND MINISTRY                     Elder Bill Karn

GOD SPEAKS TO US

SCRIPTURES

RESPONSIVE PSALM:   Psalm 25: 1-10    (pg 545)

                                                                                      (Led By Bill Karn)

OLD TESTAMENT:                   Jeremiah 33: 14-16   (pg 787)

NEW TESTAMENT          1 Thessalonians 3: 9-13    (pg 1170)

                                      Luke 21: 25-36    (pg 1043)

HYMN:                  All Earth Is Waiting   # 109

SERMON:    Advent 1 – Anticipation!   Rev. STEVE BOOSE

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

OFFERING  Presentation of Gifts

THE DOXOLOGY We give Thee but Thine own (verse 1)            # 661

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE WORD MADE VISIBLE

The Invitation

Hymn          Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (1-3)                         # 543        

                   (Communion Cards Will be Collected at this time)

The Apostle’s Creed      (see inside back cover of hymn book)

Passing of the Peace

Warrant

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Leader:        The Lord be with you.

All:              And also with you.

Leader:        Lift up your hearts.

All:              We lift them up to the Lord.

Leader:        Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All:              It is right to give God thanks and praise.

(The prayer begins by approaching the aspect of God as Creator, Father, Life-giver, being thankful for all that we have been given, especially the gift of Jesus Christ.  The segment concludes with words to the effect of…)

Leader:        We join with the whole creation to lift our hearts in joyful praise, saying together…

All:    Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,

          Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

          Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

(The prayer continues, with a focus now on Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer, and how He gave us the communion meal to unify us in one heart, one spirit, and one faith.  This segment concludes as…)

Leader:        We proclaim the mystery of faith, saying:

All:              Christ has died.

Christ has risen.

Christ will come again.

  

We come to the final segment of the prayer, addressing the Holy Spirit, moving from thankfulness for what has been done to intercessions regarding what may yet be.  A time of silent supplication may mark this time, after which we conclude with The Lord’s Prayer (debts).

Hear us as we pray boldly with the words that He taught us as we say together, Our Father…Amen.

Sharing the Elements

Prayer After Communion

Amen

HYMN:        Here, O My Lord, I See Thee (4-7)                         # 543

                                                                           

THE DISMISSAL: THE WORD GOES OUT

THE BENEDICTION

CHOIR AND CONGREGATION: GO NOW IN PEACE

Go now in peace; never be afraid,

God will go with you each hour of every day.

Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true.

Know He will guide you in all you do.

Go now in love, and show you believe.

Reach out to others so all the world can see.

God will be there watching from above.

Go now in peace, in faith and in love.

THREE FOLD CHORAL AMEN

POSTLUDE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 We welcome you, our Church family, to worship this morning. May God continue to bless us here at Limehouse. 
 

The W.A. will meet immediately following morning worship on this morning.

Once again the Holiday Market is upon us and it is always an inspiring time. It is so wonderful to be active participants in this community event.
Many thanks to all who have contributed to the Holiday Market.

If there are any unsold items they will be available in the front entrance next Sunday, December 6th, to browse and purchase if you wish.
Coffee and cookies.
Thank you.

Session will meet at the church, December 2nd at 7 p.m.

Live Nativity - December 12th in our historic driving shed.

Presentations at 6:30 and 7:15

New Elder – As was witnessed last week, Limehouse is proud to announce that Ron Kirkwood has been ordained as its newest elder.  Ron is a long-time member of the congregation and looks forward to serving on the Session to the best of his ability.