Welcome to St. Andrew's! We would love to have you join us this Sunday. You can also stream the service live HERE on Facebook or HERE on our website. A special welcome to our guest preacher, James Giles, who is the Community Chaplain at the Mustard Seed. The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984 and now operates in six cities across Alberta and British Columbia.
Welcome to today's music leaders, Curtis & Marion.
Order of Service
Welcome
Advent Reading & Candle Lighting
People are taken, trafficked, enslaved;
Unborn killed, humanity depraved;
Discord causes families to part;
Oh Lord, we ask, how did this all start?
Orphan and widow are neglected,
The homeless ignored and rejected,
Children dying, no water or bread,
Oh Lord, we pray, when will it all end?
Church in disunity, infected;
The chosen don’t do what’s expected.
We are in need of a Savior now;
Justice and love on this world to endow.
Where is this Savior promised to us?
It was Jesus Christ who bore the cross,
Who loved sinners, their scorn to endure,
Giving us hope, for Christ is the cure.
God’s Spirit empowers me and you
To be God’s light, not sit in a pew.
So go to the world and give it aid!
God works through us; for this we were made.
On this second Sunday in Advent, we celebrate with Mary, for our Savior comes with justice for the world. We light the second candle of Advent to recognize that Jesus came to free us from darkness.
Hymn: "Hark The Glad Sound" [#118] (Doddridge)
Opening Prayers & Children's Story
Choruses: "There Is A Redeemer" (Green) & "We Fall Down" (Tomlin)
Scripture Lesson: Luke 1:39-56
Sermon: "Mary Sings"
Solo: "Holy is His Name" (Talbot)
Offering & Doxology
Prayers of the People (can be shared in comments of live feed)
Hymn: "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Hyfrydol)" (Wesley, Prichard [#119]
Announcements
Zoom Bible Study: Pastor Steve's study continues this Wednesday from 1-2:00 pm on Zoom.
Ladies Bible Study: is taking a Christmas break until January.
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Mac Porter (Tuesday, December 12), Lizzie McCoid (Wednesday, December 13), Steve & Rita du Preez (Thursday, December 14)
The Longest Night: We are partnering with SWCC for another Longest Night/Blue Christmas service. This service creates space for those who are experiencing loss during a season of joy. The service will be held at SWCC on Friday, December 22 at 7:00 pm. Please take a postcard (on the tables at each door) and share it with someone you know.
Christmas Eve: On Christmas Eve (Sunday) we will be meeting at 10:00 am for our customary Sunday Morning Service. Our Christmas Eve Service will follow at 7:00 pm.
Church Survey: Thanks to everyone who participated!
Choir: "Little Bitty Baby" (Price, Besig)
Thought for the Day
Benediction & Amen
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