This Week's Bulletin
4th Sunday of Advent
* Indicates that worshippers are to stand if able.
Congregational responses are in bold print.
Worship Leader: Aaron Lewis
ENTRANCE & PRAISE
Prelude “Light the Candle” John Kwon
Greetings Rev. Sang Hun Han
Announcements Aaron Lewis
Advent Candle Lighting The Javier-Gagnon Family
“Light the Candle (Love)”
Shake the shadow from every heart, light the candle of love. Shine your faith and let worship start. Light the candle of love. Raise a candle and warm this place. Lift it high with your praise, reaching out with golden grace. Alleluia, alleluia, light the candle of love.
Opening Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234
1. O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye,
O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the
King of angels;
**Refrain:
O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
2. True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, lo, he shuns not
the Virgin's womb; Son of the Father, begotten not created; **
3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens
of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; **
Call to Worship
May our souls magnify God.
May our spirits rejoice in God, our Savior.
God gives rest from all that afflicts us.
God goes with us wherever we go.
This is the God of mysteries, of prophecies and promises.
This is the God who lifts up the lowly and fills the hungry
with good things.
May our souls magnify God.
May our spirits rejoice in God, our Savior.
Passing Peace of Christ “O How He Loves…” TFWS #2108
O how he loves you and me! O how he loves you and me!
He gave his life. What more could he give? O how he loves you;
O how he loves me; O how he loves you and me!
Children’s Message Jacquee Lawrence
Children’s Church Joni Javier
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer (Screen)
Contemplation Hymn “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me” TFWS# 2251
1. I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me, I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me,
I'm so glad, Jesus lifted me, singing glory, hallelujah,
Jesus lifted me.
2. Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me, Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me, Satan had me bound, Jesus lifted me, singing glory, hallelujah, Jesus lifted me.
3. When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me, when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me, when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me, singing glory, hallelujah, Jesus lifted me.
PROCLAMATION & RESPONSE
Scripture Reading Luke 1:39-55 Aaron Lewis
Mary Visits Elizabeth
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
Mary’s Song
46 And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful 55 to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
This is the Word of Life for all the people of God.
Thanks be to God.
Offering Our Gifts to God’s Service
Offertory Anthem “O Holy Night” Chancel Choir
*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #UMH 95
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
Gracious God, help us remember that all belongs to you. Take these offerings and use them for your glory. Take our lives, and use us, always and everywhere, for your glory. In Christ’s name. Amen.
You may give your offering at www.bfvumc.org/online-giving
or mail it to:
Bethany of Fox Valley UMC
2200 Ridge Ave. Aurora, IL. 60504
Special Christmas Music John Kwon
Children’s Christmas Program- “Bethany Angel's Christmas Offering”
SENDING FORTH
Closing Hymn “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” UMH #203
1. Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail in
the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break
oppression, to set the captive free; to take away transgression,
and rule in equity.
2. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help
the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs
for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned
and dying, are precious in his sight..
4. To him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend; his kingdom
still increasing, a kingdom without end. The tide of time shall never
his covenant remove; his name shall stand forever; that name to us
is love.
Benediction Rev. Sang Hun Han
Postlude Silent Night John Kwon
We are glad that you joined us this morning in worship.
We hope that you find strength, renewal, and a sense of peace
going through the coming week.