Order of Worship: 4th Sunday of Advent
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music: “Prepare the Way of the Lord” – Eric Brisson
Opening Prayer: Abby Russell
Opening Song: W&S #3047 “God Almighty, We Are Waiting”
Lighting of the Advent Candles: Chris, Kristie, Caroline, Ben and Leah Jordan
Children’s Moment
Choral Anthem: “Little Bitty Baby” – Wesley UMC Virtual Choir
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 – Becky Wisted
Centering Video: “Make Room” by The Work of the People, music by Eric Brisson
Message
Special Music: “Gesu Bambine” – Wesley UMC Virtual Bell Choir (Edie Daivs, Lori & Matt Feuerhelm; Kelsey, Sierra & Tori Hicks; Kaitlyn, Marissa, Miranda & Kara Lindaman; Nancy Nelson; Becky Wisted)
Prayers of the People: #230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” [ v. 4] – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen
Closing Song: #241 “That Boy-Child of Mary” led by Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen
BenedictionPostlude: “Canticle of Mary” – Eric Brisson
For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page that uses this Sunday’s scripture lesson.