Click the image above to watch the video of the Advent Reading and candle "lighting."
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Announcements
Announcements
Our food pantry is in desperate need of replenishing. They are specifically requesting Peanut Butter, Beans, Canned Chicken, Canned Vegetables, and Canned Fruit. Click this link to check out the list of food items from last year's Reverse Advent Calendar if you would like additional ideas. The next food distribution is December 19th.
The Christian Education team has purchased an Advent Calendar and magnetic Advent Wreath (like the one used in the Advent video to the left) for members. Those attending church should have received theirs from Rita Furr. Ones for those unable to attend church right now were mailed November 27th. The Christian Education Team hopes you enjoy this small way to unify our Advent celebration despite being socially distant this year.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
December 9 - Leadership Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
December 15 - Bible Study, 6:30 pm
December 19 - USDA Food Distribution
Psalm Reading
Psalm Reading
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (NRSV taken from BibleGateway)
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 (NRSV taken from BibleGateway)
Prayer for the Restoration of God's Favor
To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm
1 Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah
8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts. 9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. 12 The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. 13 Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps.
Opening Hymn
Opening Hymn
As with Gladness Men of Old
As with Gladness Men of Old
Praise Hymn
Praise Hymn
O Come Let Us Adore Him
O Come Let Us Adore Him
Children's Story
Children's Story
Joys & Concerns
Joys & Concerns
Please check out the Facebook Group for any recently posted Joys & Concerns. The ones that have been shared at the time of publishing are as follows:
Please continue to pray for the following: Wayne Keafer, Larry Brockmiller, Tammy Sutton, Denise Bowles, Susie Bartlome, Bruce Hill, Ada Saylor, Joyce Long, Jerry Shelton, the Pastoral Search for our Church. from Bulletin
Please pray for the many leadership roles that need to be fulfilled at Ivy Farms and prayerfully consider how you might be willing to help. Please pray for the Leadership Team as they meet on Wednesday to make important decisions regarding the future of the church. from Allison Stetar
Pray for Cathy S. Huffman, who began as Director of Ministry Formation for the Virlina District on July 1, 2019. Let us honor the commitment, dedication, and work of those who give freely of themselves to the work of Christ and the church. from Virlina District
Please pray for Tim and Angela Rowe, coworkers and dear friends who have contracted Covid. from Allison Stetar
I'm doing well, just preparing for hopefully my last surgery on Dec. 19th. I truly appreciate your prayers! from Ada Saylor
Please continue to keep my mother in your prayers... She is unable to see the doctor about surgery until January, and the current doctor refused to provide pain medication. from Allison Stetar
Prayer Hymn
Prayer Hymn
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Spend some time in prayer… Click on the video’s play button if you would like to have an instrumental song for mediation.
Special Music
Special Music
The Wexford Carol
The Wexford Carol
Scripture & Sermon
Scripture & Sermon
Hot off the presses! Read Reverend James Hicks's sermon to learn more about this breaking news just coming in this morning! Click the image below to read it.
Closing Hymn
Closing Hymn
Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Benediction
Benediction
Leader: Today, we lit the second candle of Advent.
People: We seek your comfort, Lord. Both mighty and tender, you come to us. Prepare our hearts to be transformed by you.
Leader: Isaiah announced God's coming to a people exiled in a broken and parched wilderness. He declared that God's redemption would make a highway in the desert and change the rough places into plain. God would come as a shepherd —feeding, leading, and cradling the weary flock. This Advent, we seek this comforting God.
Unison Prayer: Saving God, look upon your world and heal your land and its people. This Advent, teach us to be tender and just, as you are. Prepare us to be changed to be more like you. Amen.
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