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ORDER OF WORSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                          ANNOUNCEMENTS                                                          Welcome, Announcements & Invocation                                     Rev. Mike Miller

     Sunday, November 29, 2020                                                                  10:15 AM                                                                                                       Advent  Devotionals  •  This morning, our 2020  Eve. Deadline to place an order will be Sunday,        Advent Candle Lighting
     First Sunday in Advent                                                                         Liturgical Color: Purple                                                                                   Advent Devotional is available in the Narthex, at  December 20th. Cost is $15.                           The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light.
     Gathering                                                                                                                                                                                                 our Advent Workshop or in the church office.                                                             Those who live in a dark land, the light has shone on them.
     The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought life to everyone. The light                                                                                                                                                      Blue  Christmas  •  The Blue Christmas worship            Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but
     shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. (John 1:4-5)                                                                                                                            A special thanks to the many church members who  service recalls the winter solstice of “Longest Night”   will have the Light of life.”
     Welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                   contributed to our Advent Devotional this year, and  of the calendar  year.  This service is especially   In him was life, and the life was the Light of men.
     Welcome to worship at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church. We are glad you are here! If you                                                                                                              also to the children  in our preschool, eLearning  designed to give voice and hope to those of us who      For this reason it says, “Awake sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
     need assistance in any way, please let one of our ushers know. Please maintain six-foot distancing                                                                                                        Academy, and others who submitted their artwork,  are grieving, or who are experiencing other types      For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our
     practice while wearing a mask throughout your time at church. Hearing devices are available. We                                                                                                           including Kenzie Harley who graciously illustrated  of loss or feelings of exclusion. Join us on Tuesday,
     have already prayed for you this morning. We trust that through music, prayer, fellowship and the                                                                                                         the front cover.                               December 15th at 6pm.                                     hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
     Word of God, you will be blessed in worship.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       On this first Sunday in Advent, we light the candle of hope. We joyously give thanks to the
     +Prelude                                      Adeste Fidelis                                          arr. Don Wyrtzen                                                                                    Poinsettia Fundraiser • It’s that time of year again!  Movie on the Green • Children and families are    Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
                                Kevin & Nancy Vogelsang, piano & organ                                                                           December 23rd                                                 If you would like to order poinsettias and benefit  invited to a Movie on the Green this Christmas!  Join   For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of
                                                                                                                                                                                                               our Student Ministry program at the same time, you  us Thursday, December 17th from 6:30-7:30pm on       His beloved Son!
                              O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,                                                                Traditional Worship Service at 7pm                                can fill out an order form located in the bulletins  the Cornus Lawn to enjoy a family-friendly classic   Special Music                                God So Loved the World                                       John Stainer
                                  O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.                                                                                                                                          on Sunday mornings beginning December 6th. This  family Christmas movie.                                             Terri Smiley, Nancy Bromley, Kevin Vogelsang, & Bill Hagan
                             Come and behold him, born the King of angels;                                                                       December 24th                                                 year, we will only be taking orders for poinsettias
                           O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,                                                                                                                                 in honor/memory of to be on display on Christmas                                                                             God so loved the world, God so loved the world,
                                O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.                                                            Traditional Worship Services at 3pm, 5pm & 7pm                           December Bible Reading                                                                                          That he gave his only begotten Son, that who-so believeth, believeth in him
                                                                                                                                           Anchor Modern Worship at 3pm & 5pm                                  1   Luke 9:18-50                12  Luke 14:25-15:10            23   Luke 21:5-38                                      Should not perish, should not perish but have everlasting life.
                             True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal,                                                                                                                                         Acts 24:1-23                     Revelation 4                     Revelation 15
                                   Lo, he shuns not the virgin’s womb;                                                    Nursery for children ages 2 and under is available for all services EXCEPT the 7pm Christmas   2    Luke 9:51-62     13  Luke 15:11-32               24   Luke 22:1-38                                     For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world,
                   Son of the Father, begotten, not created; O come, let us adore him . . .                                        Eve Traditional service. NURSERY REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.                        Acts 24:24-25:12                 Revelation 5                    Revelation 16                                    God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world,
                                                                                                                                                                                                               3    Luke 10:1-24               14  Luke 16                     25   Luke 2:1-14                                              But that the world through him might be saved.
                                                                                                                                           Register on our website www.iohumc.com
                                Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation;                                                                                                                                          Acts 25:13-27                    Revelation 6                     Revelation 17
                                 O sing all ye citizens of heaven above!                                                                                                                                       4    Luke 10:25-42              15  Luke 17:1-19                26   Luke 22:39-53                                                     God so loved the world . . .
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Revelation 7
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Revelation 18
                    Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come, let us adore him . . .                                                Other Opportunities                                                  5   Luke 11:1-28                16  Luke 17:20-37               27   Luke 22:54-71
     *Hymn of Praise                  Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus                                                                                                                                                 Acts 27                          Revelation 8                     Revelation 19                  Morning Prayer/Lord’s Prayer                                                Rev. Tom Whatley
                                                                                                                                  Live Nativity & Communion for Children & Families                            6    Luke 11:29-54              17  Luke 18:1-30                28   Luke 23:1-25                      Special Music                         Will We Know Him?                                    Don Besig
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Revelation 9
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Acts 28:1-15
                           Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;                                                                                                                        7    Luke 12:1-34               18  Luke 18:31-19:10            29   Luke 23:26-49
                          From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.                            For a low key, safe Christmas Eve experience, families are invited to drive through our         Acts 28:16-31                  Revelation 10                    Revelation 21:1-14                           Are we ready for the Babe of Bethlehem to be born in a lowly stall?
                          Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;                           live nativity and receive communion and a children’s activity on December 24th from     8    Luke 12:35-53              19  Luke 19:11-28               30   Luke 23:50-24:12                                   Are we ready to greet the tiny little King who will come to save us all?
                             Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.                                  5:00-6:30pm.                                                                                  Revelation 1                     Revelation 11                    Revelation 21:15-22:5
                                                                                                                                                                                                               9    Luke 12:54-13:9            20  Luke 19:29-48               31   Luke 24:13-53                                   Are we ready for the star of Bethlehem to appear in the winter sky?
                             Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King,                                                      Come and Go Communion & Prayer                                            Revelation 2:1-17                Revelation 12                    Revelation 22:6-21                           Are we ready to follow anywhere it leads, and let its light fill all our lives?
                          Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.                                 We will be offering a time of communion and prayer from 12-2pm on December 24th.        10 Luke 13:10-35                21   Luke 20:1-26                                                             Prepare ye the way for the King of Glory, once again proclaim the wondrous story.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Revelation 13
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Revelation 2:18-3:6
                              By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone;                                Join us on the front porch/Narthex of the Sanctuary. This will be a come and go event.  11  Luke 14:1-24                22   Luke 20:27-21:4                                                                 God will send his own true Son, but will we know him when he comes?
                           By thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.                                                                                                                            Revelation 3:7-22                Revelation 14
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