Springdale Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship
Sunday, December 2, 2018
“This is the day that God has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here today! Before our worship service begins, here is some information that may be helpful:
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available for your use. You can get them at the Welcome Desk, or just ask one of our Ushers and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part that the congregation joins in speaking.
An asterisk (*) indicates a time that you are invited to stand if you can do so comfortably.
First-time Visitor? If so, and you’d like more information about us or to be put on our weekly email, please provide us with an email address and/or other contact information in the Welcome Pads, in the space provided to the right of your name.
Prayer Requests – If you have a prayer request that you would like included in our morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is
received. Be sure to check the box whether this request is confidential or not. Also feel free to fold the prayer card closed if the prayer request is confidential, if you’d like. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor in the morning prayer, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
We’re glad you’re here today! Before our worship service begins, here is some information that may be helpful:
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available for your use. You can get them at the Welcome Desk, or just ask one of our Ushers and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part that the congregation joins in speaking.
An asterisk (*) indicates a time that you are invited to stand if you can do so comfortably.
First-time Visitor? If so, and you’d like more information about us or to be put on our weekly email, please provide us with an email address and/or other contact information in the Welcome Pads, in the space provided to the right of your name.
Prayer Requests – If you have a prayer request that you would like included in our morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is
received. Be sure to check the box whether this request is confidential or not. Also feel free to fold the prayer card closed if the prayer request is confidential, if you’d like. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor in the morning prayer, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
Prelude He Shall Come – Ruth Schram
Arise&Shine Singers
Please prepare your hearts for worship during this time.
Welcome and Announcements
*Opening Hymn 82 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (both verses)
Please be seated after singing the first verse.
Advent Litany – Week 1 – The Candle of Hope
Reader: Let us pray together:
All: In a world where so many have lost hope, we call upon you, Lord of Hope, to come. We pray for the hope that is in Christ to enter our lives in a new way. May we always be the hope that is alive in our world. Amen.
Opening Hymn, cont’d. (please remain seated)
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Merciful God, always with us, and yet always yet to come, we confess that we don’t know how to prepare for your Advent.
People: We’ve forgotten how to hope in miracles; we’ve ignored the promise of your kingdom; we get distracted by all the busyness of this season.
Leader: Through your loving Holy Spirit, transform our hearts and minds. Give us the patient faith of Mary and Joseph, and the simple wonder of the shepherds, so that we can journey with them to Bethlehem and find the good news of a child born for us, too.
People: Now, in the quiet of our hearts, we ask you to prepare us. Make us ready in body, mind, and spirit, for his coming.
(Silent Confession)
Assurance of Forgiveness
Liturgist: The truth of Advent is this: God is coming to us! We are not alone.
People: In Christ, we are accepted. We are set free of the past. We are given to the future.
Pastor (at the font): Hear the water splashing! This is what forgiveness sounds like!
Liturgist (gesturing to the Advent Wreath): Look at the light shining! This is what hope looks like!
Friends, hear the good news:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Hymn 103 Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Cantor intones Congregation responds verses 1 and 2
*Blessing One Another with the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you!
And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following The Blessing of Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary or parents may take any children 5 years or younger to Grace Place until time for hymn before The Lord’s Supper (at which time they will be guided back to sit with their families.)
Prayer for Illumination
Let us pray:
Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Pew Bible page 831
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Time with Young Disciples
Sermon
Rev. Edwin Gonzales-Castillo
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem: There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth – Felix Mendelssohn
The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during Prayers of the People.
*Communion Hymn We Come to the Table (see insert)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Officiating/Assisting:
Rev. Dwain Lee; Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Castillo
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
(The prayer begins by giving thanks for God’s unending faithfulness to humankind)
….we praise and magnify your glorious name, joining our voices in the eternal hymn:
Response - Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory;
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who come in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
(The prayer then continues, giving thanks for God’s reconciling work achieved through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…)
… as we await the day of his coming, proclaiming the mystery of faith:
Response - Memorial Acclamation
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues asking for God’s Holy Spirit to bless us and unite us all in faith. At this point, prayers of the people are also offered.)
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
[Slide – project immediately following the singings of “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again,” indicating that we’re moving into the third movement of the Prayer]
Let everyone hear you! If you would like to speak a prayer aloud as part of the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand and wait for an usher to bring you a microphone, so all can hear your prayer.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
Then the Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the 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.
Response The Great Amen
Amen, amen, amen.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest!
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 276 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord (all 3 verses)
*Charge – Liturgist
Be people of hope. Let hope live in your heart and share the hope of Christ with all you meet.
Share hope by noticing someone else’s humanity. Share hope by listening to someone’s story.
Share hope by praying for our world. In this Advent season, we need to see, feel, and share hope. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share hope with those you meet.
*Benediction – Pastor
*Postlude Sing Praise To God – Healey Willan
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Arise&Shine Singers
Please prepare your hearts for worship during this time.
Welcome and Announcements
*Opening Hymn 82 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (both verses)
Please be seated after singing the first verse.
Advent Litany – Week 1 – The Candle of Hope
Reader: Let us pray together:
All: In a world where so many have lost hope, we call upon you, Lord of Hope, to come. We pray for the hope that is in Christ to enter our lives in a new way. May we always be the hope that is alive in our world. Amen.
Opening Hymn, cont’d. (please remain seated)
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Merciful God, always with us, and yet always yet to come, we confess that we don’t know how to prepare for your Advent.
People: We’ve forgotten how to hope in miracles; we’ve ignored the promise of your kingdom; we get distracted by all the busyness of this season.
Leader: Through your loving Holy Spirit, transform our hearts and minds. Give us the patient faith of Mary and Joseph, and the simple wonder of the shepherds, so that we can journey with them to Bethlehem and find the good news of a child born for us, too.
People: Now, in the quiet of our hearts, we ask you to prepare us. Make us ready in body, mind, and spirit, for his coming.
(Silent Confession)
Assurance of Forgiveness
Liturgist: The truth of Advent is this: God is coming to us! We are not alone.
People: In Christ, we are accepted. We are set free of the past. We are given to the future.
Pastor (at the font): Hear the water splashing! This is what forgiveness sounds like!
Liturgist (gesturing to the Advent Wreath): Look at the light shining! This is what hope looks like!
Friends, hear the good news:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Hymn 103 Come Now, O Prince of Peace
Cantor intones Congregation responds verses 1 and 2
*Blessing One Another with the Peace
The peace of Christ be with you!
And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following The Blessing of Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary or parents may take any children 5 years or younger to Grace Place until time for hymn before The Lord’s Supper (at which time they will be guided back to sit with their families.)
Prayer for Illumination
Let us pray:
Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Pew Bible page 831
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Time with Young Disciples
Sermon
Rev. Edwin Gonzales-Castillo
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem: There Shall a Star from Jacob Come Forth – Felix Mendelssohn
The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during Prayers of the People.
*Communion Hymn We Come to the Table (see insert)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Officiating/Assisting:
Rev. Dwain Lee; Rev. Edwin Gonzalez-Castillo
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Prayer of Great Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
(The prayer begins by giving thanks for God’s unending faithfulness to humankind)
….we praise and magnify your glorious name, joining our voices in the eternal hymn:
Response - Sanctus
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory;
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
hosanna in the highest!
Blest is the one who come in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
Hosanna in the highest!
(The prayer then continues, giving thanks for God’s reconciling work achieved through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ…)
… as we await the day of his coming, proclaiming the mystery of faith:
Response - Memorial Acclamation
Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
(The prayer continues asking for God’s Holy Spirit to bless us and unite us all in faith. At this point, prayers of the people are also offered.)
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
[Slide – project immediately following the singings of “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again,” indicating that we’re moving into the third movement of the Prayer]
Let everyone hear you! If you would like to speak a prayer aloud as part of the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand and wait for an usher to bring you a microphone, so all can hear your prayer.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
Then the Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the 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.
Response The Great Amen
Amen, amen, amen.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest!
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 276 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord (all 3 verses)
*Charge – Liturgist
Be people of hope. Let hope live in your heart and share the hope of Christ with all you meet.
Share hope by noticing someone else’s humanity. Share hope by listening to someone’s story.
Share hope by praying for our world. In this Advent season, we need to see, feel, and share hope. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share hope with those you meet.
*Benediction – Pastor
*Postlude Sing Praise To God – Healey Willan
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Announcements
Welcome!
Here at Springdale Presbyterian Church, we believe that we’re called to the ministry of love and reconciliation in the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, and that includes everyone. We believe that the diversity of our world is a gift from God to be embraced. We celebrate our human family’s full diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, spiritual or faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We welcome all who have previously known the pain of exclusion, discrimination, abuse, or intolerance in either the church or society.
We affirm that all people are created in the image of God, are loved by God, are called by God, and are deserving of love and human dignity. Because of that, we welcome all people into full participation in the life of the church.
Children Childcare is provided during worship for children 5 and younger at Grace Place (rooms 204/208 on the main level, across from the Choir Room.) So that children may connect with worship, we hope they will sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace when they are invited to come and be on the front row until the Blessing of Disciples. Then they may return to their families or come to the back of the sanctuary where they may color, draw, write, etc. Children will be guided to their families before communion or the offering.
A note for our hearing-impaired visitors Hearing assist devices are available at our Welcome Desk - an usher can help you obtain one.
Now that you’re here, let us know about it Please take a moment to sign your in the attendance pads. There is an attendance pad located on the aisle side of each pew. Please include your name, and if you’re a first-time visitor and would like to know more about our congregation, please also include your email address, postal address, or phone number, and we’ll be sure to follow up with you.
We all love our phones… and we’re flattered if you feel so moved that you want to make a real-time tweet or Facebook post during the service - but please remember to set your phones to vibrate or silent, to be courteous to others. You surely wouldn’t want to be “that person” whose phone rings in the middle of the service. And of course, if you receive an emergency call that you must take, please move to the gathering space, outside the sanctuary, to take it.
Welcome!
Here at Springdale Presbyterian Church, we believe that we’re called to the ministry of love and reconciliation in the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, and that includes everyone. We believe that the diversity of our world is a gift from God to be embraced. We celebrate our human family’s full diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, spiritual or faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We welcome all who have previously known the pain of exclusion, discrimination, abuse, or intolerance in either the church or society.
We affirm that all people are created in the image of God, are loved by God, are called by God, and are deserving of love and human dignity. Because of that, we welcome all people into full participation in the life of the church.
Children Childcare is provided during worship for children 5 and younger at Grace Place (rooms 204/208 on the main level, across from the Choir Room.) So that children may connect with worship, we hope they will sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace when they are invited to come and be on the front row until the Blessing of Disciples. Then they may return to their families or come to the back of the sanctuary where they may color, draw, write, etc. Children will be guided to their families before communion or the offering.
A note for our hearing-impaired visitors Hearing assist devices are available at our Welcome Desk - an usher can help you obtain one.
Now that you’re here, let us know about it Please take a moment to sign your in the attendance pads. There is an attendance pad located on the aisle side of each pew. Please include your name, and if you’re a first-time visitor and would like to know more about our congregation, please also include your email address, postal address, or phone number, and we’ll be sure to follow up with you.
We all love our phones… and we’re flattered if you feel so moved that you want to make a real-time tweet or Facebook post during the service - but please remember to set your phones to vibrate or silent, to be courteous to others. You surely wouldn’t want to be “that person” whose phone rings in the middle of the service. And of course, if you receive an emergency call that you must take, please move to the gathering space, outside the sanctuary, to take it.
Learn and Serve
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
Children: ages 4 through 5th grade will meet for Music with Warren prior to the start of their classes.
Adults: Learn and Serve presents “The Gospel Series”
Issues Class:
· December 2—Dean Bucalos, program coordinator for Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, will discuss criminal justice reform, the corrections system and the difficult inmates face finding jobs and returning to normal life.
· February—Carden Willis, son of Dottie and Wayne Willis, will discuss sustainable farming and the food we eat.
Sanctuary Flowers:
The flowers in worship this morning are a gift from Debbie and Bruce Bunger, given to glory of God and in memory of their parents, Kenneth & Nancy Bunger and John & Alice Wisner.
If you would like to sponsor a basket of flowers in recognition of a special person or event, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office. Pick a date, sign your name, and indicate whether the flowers are placed in memory, honor or celebration of someone/something. The cost is $40.00. Questions? Contact the church office, 425-1760, or lbradley@springdalechurch.org.
THIS WEEK’S SERVERS — 12/2/18
Liturgist: Debbie Martin-Herrell
Audio: Loren Hincker
PP Presentation: Larry Weishaar
Prepare Slides: Anne Locke
Host: Carol Snyder
Ushers: Greg & Angela Nickels,
Gill Gillespie, Jenny Pritchett
Greeters: Lynn Shea, Sandy Gillespie
Welcome: Cathy Hagan
Communion Prep: Team 3,
Donna Sheffer, Ellen Parks
Flowers: Debbie and Bruce Bunger
NEXT WEEK’S SERVERS — 12/9/18
Liturgist: Ellen Parks
Audio: Mark Hebert
PP Presentation: Anne Locke
Prepare Slides: Jane Jones
Host: Joyce Shipley
Ushers: Tim Banerjee, Rae Guernsey, Dan and Ann Botula
Greeters: Marilyn Neel, Ruth Wilder
Welcome: Sarah Abraham
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
Children: ages 4 through 5th grade will meet for Music with Warren prior to the start of their classes.
Adults: Learn and Serve presents “The Gospel Series”
Issues Class:
· December 2—Dean Bucalos, program coordinator for Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, will discuss criminal justice reform, the corrections system and the difficult inmates face finding jobs and returning to normal life.
· February—Carden Willis, son of Dottie and Wayne Willis, will discuss sustainable farming and the food we eat.
Sanctuary Flowers:
The flowers in worship this morning are a gift from Debbie and Bruce Bunger, given to glory of God and in memory of their parents, Kenneth & Nancy Bunger and John & Alice Wisner.
If you would like to sponsor a basket of flowers in recognition of a special person or event, there is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the church office. Pick a date, sign your name, and indicate whether the flowers are placed in memory, honor or celebration of someone/something. The cost is $40.00. Questions? Contact the church office, 425-1760, or lbradley@springdalechurch.org.
THIS WEEK’S SERVERS — 12/2/18
Liturgist: Debbie Martin-Herrell
Audio: Loren Hincker
PP Presentation: Larry Weishaar
Prepare Slides: Anne Locke
Host: Carol Snyder
Ushers: Greg & Angela Nickels,
Gill Gillespie, Jenny Pritchett
Greeters: Lynn Shea, Sandy Gillespie
Welcome: Cathy Hagan
Communion Prep: Team 3,
Donna Sheffer, Ellen Parks
Flowers: Debbie and Bruce Bunger
NEXT WEEK’S SERVERS — 12/9/18
Liturgist: Ellen Parks
Audio: Mark Hebert
PP Presentation: Anne Locke
Prepare Slides: Jane Jones
Host: Joyce Shipley
Ushers: Tim Banerjee, Rae Guernsey, Dan and Ann Botula
Greeters: Marilyn Neel, Ruth Wilder
Welcome: Sarah Abraham
