The Gathering of the Community
Hymn 9: Today I Awake
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath—see inside
Hymn: Love’s Pure Light
Prayer
The Proclamation of the Word
The Reading & Psalm: see inside
Hymn 106: There’s a Voice in the Wilderness
The Gospel
Sermon
The Affirmation of Faith: see front
The Prayers of the Community
The Prayers of the People: see inside
Confession & Absolution—Pg. 191
The Peace
Announcements & Transitions
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
Hymn (offertory) 622: The Trees of the Field
Prayer over the Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
Lamb of God
Hymns-during-communion:
- 89: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel V 1, 3, 4, 7
- 95: O Come Divine Messiah
The Sending Forth of the Community
Hymn 94: Wait for the Lord
Prayer after Communion
The doxology
Blessing
Hymn 507: Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Scattering (Mark 4:20)