Peaceful Waiting SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT Union Congregational Church, is a community of diverse believers, sharing with one another and accepting of all. With God's unconditional love, we come together to worship, to nurture each other and to reach out with love to all persons.
Union Congregational Church United Church of Christ P.O. Box 10, 401 Lake Ave. E -- Hackensack, Minnesota 56452 Website: www.unioncchackensack.com E-mail: unionucc401@gmail.com (218) 675-6300 Emergency (563-320-5360) Rev. Torri Vande Zande Pastor THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP (Pease turn off all electronic devices they interfere with the organ) WE GATHER AS PEOPLE WHO ARE CALLED BY God No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here! PRELUDE WORDS OF WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS Bell Choir Rev. Torri Vande Zande Heidi Hoppe PREPARING OURSELVES FOR WORSHIP CHORAL INTROIT Prepare the Way of the Lord LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE PEACE Ron and Linda Merritt OPENING SONG (Supplemental Hymnal #431) Let There Be Peace on Earth THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Greeting our neighbors, extending hands) Leader: The peace of God be with you. Response: And also with you. 2
PRAISE SONG Sing to the Glory Sing to the glory of the God who creates us, Sing to the glory of the Christ who redeems us, Sing to the glory of the Holy Spirit, who sustains and comforts us; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end, world without end, world without end. Amen WE LISTEN FOR GODS WORDS CHORAL ANTHEM The Light Will Come SCRIPTURE Isaiah 9:2-7 SERMON Peaceful Waiting Rev. Torri Vande Zande WE RESPOND IN THOUGHTS, WORDS AND DEEDS SONG (TNCH #108) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old Words by Joseph M. Martin, Music by David Angerman and Joseph M. Martin SHARING OF JOYS IN CONCERNS (Praises and prayer requests) PASTORAL PRAYER LORD S PRAYER Our God, in heaven and here on earth, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for yours is the kingdom, and the power ad glory forever. Amen. THE OFFERING OF OUR TALENTS AND TREASURE Infant Holy Bell Choir DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all the Love has done; Creator, Christ and Spirit, One. Amen. 3
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) God be our peace when the world is chaotic. Help us be an extension of Your peace in this world. Use these gifts, use our lives and work through our community. May You bring peace to our lives, our community, our country and the world. Amen. BENEDICTION SONG May God s Blessing May God s blessing shine upon us, May we go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. Amen, Amen POSTLUDE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CALENDAR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9: Cookie Sale! 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall Engagement Celebration for Erin Johnson and her fiancé Mike. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10: Happy Birthday: Grace Noonan, Sandy Tauber 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Upper Room Bible Study 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11: 12:00 PM Financial Stewardship Meeting WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12: Happy Birthday: Michael Small 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders 5:30 PM Advent Service at Union including a Holiday Meal 4
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13: 12:00 PM Church Christmas Luncheon FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14: Happy Birthday: Charles Green 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Morning Out Brunch with Santa 1:30 PM 2:30 PM Bone Builders SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15: Happy Birthday: Verlee Cline SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16: Heart of Christmas Program during Worship Happy Birthday: Kathy Adams 9:00 AM Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:00 AM Nursery downstairs for infants 4 years old 11:00 AM COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP in the Friendship Hall 5:30 PM Games in Friendship Hall MISSION OF THE MONTH CHRISTMAS FUND / VETERANS OF THE CROSS 5
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MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Monday Morning Bible Study meets at 10:00 AM for conversation and coffee. Bible Study using Upper Room materials begins 10:30-11:30 AM. Join this warm, active group as we share our journey through life with faith, hope, and laughter. ENGAGEMENT CELEBRATION - following worship on Sunday, December 9 th, for Erin Johnson and her fiancé Mike. CHURCH CHRISTMAS LUNCH A FREE lunch will be served Thursday, December 13 th at 12:00 PM. There will be baked chicken, potatoes and desserts. SPECIAL MORNING OUT BRUNCH WITH SANTA! Friday, December 14 th at 11:00AM. Santa will have a bag of gifts for the kids. Pancakes and sausage will be served. HEART OF CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be during Worship on Wednesday, December 16. PEACE CONCERT - will be Thursday, December 20 th at 7:00PM. Come and enjoy some wonderful music from some our local talents. This concert is benefitting Faith In Action. ADVENT SCHEDULE December 12 Union (with a Holiday Meal) December 19 St. Paul s 7