Call to Worship            

Isaiah 9:6-7             

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,  and his name shall be called 

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, 

on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness 

from this time forth and forevermore. 

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Prayer of Invocation

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Choral Praise                           

#195        Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

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Hymn of Christ's Advent

#196       Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

#731       Doxology

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Call to Confession ​

Psalm 54:2

‘O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth.’ 

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Corporate Confession of Sin          

Psalm 79:8-9         

Do not remember against us our former iniquities; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name’s sake! 

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Silent Confession of Sin

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Assurance of Pardon

Isaiah 12:1-2

You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.”

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Advent Reading OT 

Isaiah 2:1-5

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Advent Reading NT 

Matthew 24:36-44

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Pastoral Prayer​​

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Offertory

Ecclesiastes 5:19

‘Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.’ 

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Sermon

"More Righteous Than I"

Genuine Hope and the Mercies of God

Genesis 38:1-30

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Hymn of Response

#200           It ​Came upon the Midnight Clear

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​Benediction​​

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