November 28, 2021
Below, you’ll find the song lyrics and scripture readings for the live stream on November 28th (in the order they are needed).
O Come O Come Emmanuel
o come o come emmanuel
and ransom captive israel
who mourns in lowly exile here
until the son of god appears
rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
o israel
o come thou dayspring
come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here
disperse the gloomy clouds of night
and death’s dark shadow put to flight
rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
o israel
o come desire of nations,
bind in one the hearts of all human kind
bid thou our sad divisions cease
and be thyself our king of peace
rejoice, rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
o israel
Call to Worship
we have gathered to worship
the Eternal One
the one who guides the humble in doing right
who teaches his way to the lowly
to enter the story of God
and find our own stories reimagined
to be formed by the Spirit
in the Hope
of God drawing near
Amen
There Will Come A Light
a day is coming soon
when the seeker will find wonder
a day is coming soon
when the meek will find their joy
a day is coming soon
when the wounded will find healing
a day is coming soon when
there will come a light into this darkness
a pillar of fire in the night, leading us home
and the evil that’s at our heels will find itself haunted
by insufferable sleepless nights and newborn cries
a day is coming soon
when this damage will find mending
a day is coming soon
when the weak will find their voice
a day is coming soon
when our hope will have a heartbeat
a day is coming soon when
there will come a light into this darkness
a pillar of fire in the night, leading us home
and the evil that’s at our heels will find itself haunted
by insufferable sleepless nights and newborn cries
there will come a light
there will come a light
there will come a light
not long from now
you sang out hope into the dead of night
and it echoed off the edge of time
singing, “there will come a light,
not long from now”
A reading from Psalm 25
To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
O my God, in you I trust;
do not let me be put to shame;
do not let my enemies exult over me.
Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;
let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
Make me to know your ways, O Lord;
teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation;
for you I wait all day long.
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from of old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord!
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
He leads the humble in what is right,
and teaches the humble his way.
All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,
for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.
For your name’s sake, O Lord,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
My eyes are ever toward the Lord,
for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
Turn to me and be gracious to me,
for I am lonely and afflicted.
Relieve the troubles of my heart,
and bring me out of my distress.
Consider my affliction and my trouble,
and forgive all my sins.
Consider how many are my foes,
and with what violent hatred they hate me.
O guard my life, and deliver me;
do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you.
It Is Well
when peace like a river attendeth my way
when sorrows like sea billows roll
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
it is well, it is well with my soul
and lord, haste the day
when our faith shall be sight
creation no longer will groan
the dead will find life
as you make all things new
caught up in you, it is well with my soul
Branch
behold a branch shall come
from where the axe was laid
the root, unmarred by kings
will crown a sprout of grace
the spirit of the lord
will rest upon him
his judgment will pierce through both brand
and the best wording
with righteousness and peace
he will judge them
and decide with equity
for the poor and forgotten
but he shall strike the earth
with a tongue like a javelin
and with a breath reduce to ash
the gloating wicked
and behold when this branch comes
as wolves and lambs lay down
your children will be left unharmed
safe above the ground
for they will not hurt or destroy
on all my mountain
and all the earth will raise
the same refrain:
o praise the name beyond all naming
open wide, ye gates, forsake your hinges
for the branch is raised, the beacon lifted
to gather in the rest to life unbending
behold a branch shall come
and I know you’re tired
but set your heart to search for life
on every withered stump
Old Testament Reading
Today’s Old Testament reading is Jeremiah 33:14-16:
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The Lord is our righteousness."
New Testament Reading
Today’s New Testament reading, and Josh’s sermon text, is Luke 21:25-36:
Jesus said, "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in a cloud' with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
Then he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know that summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
"Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life, and that day catch you unexpectedly, like a trap. For it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
Giving
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O Holy Night
o holy night, the stars are brightly shining
it is the night of our dear savior’s birth
long lay the world in sin and error pining
’til he appeared and the soul felt its worth
a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices
o night, divine, o night when christ was born
o night, divine, o night, o night divine
truly he taught us to love one another
his law is love and his gospel is peace
chains shall he break for the enslaved is our brother
and in his name all oppression shall cease
sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
let all within us praise his holy name
christ is the lord, we’ll praise his name forever
his power and glory ever more proclaim
fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices
o night, divine, o night when christ was born
o night, divine, o night, o night divine
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise God, all creatures here below
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts
Praise Timeless, Son, and Holy Ghost
Amen.
Benediction
As we approach this week
May we love God
Embrace Beauty
and Live Life to the fullest
Amen