for the Third Week of Advent
December 11, 2022
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Advent and Christmas
What is Advent?
What is Advent? (again) - but different
An Advent Message by John Stroman
from 12/05/20 Tallahsssee Democrat
The Meaning and History of the Advent Calendar
7 Beautiful Hymns for Advent
An Advent Service of Lessons and Carols
Christmas Songbook
A PDF for printing a booklet with 60 carols Nothing to do??...try:
The Most Christmas Information on the Web
...be sure to try the "Christmas Fun and Activities" Bethel Worship Planning Documents
2022 Monthly Worship Calendar
2022 RCL 2 page Summary
Bethel Weekly Worship Planning worksheet
Annual Program Planning worksheet
Guidance from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Weekly Worship Planning Series
This is the Third of a 4 service Worship Series from the Discipleship Ministries.
The graphics at the top of this page list the topics for the worship services of the Series.
(Click on another graphic to see that service's resource page.)
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for Bethel's Advent Season messages
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection.
The graphics at the top of this page list the topics for the worship services of the Series.
(Click on another graphic to see that service's resource page.)
Note: This material from UDM is not the basis for Bethel's Advent Season messages
but is provided here for your personal study and reflection.
Worship Series: "An Advent Song of Ascents"
from UMC Discipleship Ministries
Isaiah is our anchor text for this Advent worship series. But Psalms gives us the mood, theme, or
even soul. “I was glad when they said to me ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!’” The opening line
from Psalm 122 captures something of the Advent spirit this year. From “I was glad” to “go to the
house of the Lord.” We are singing a song of ascent this Advent season.
This Week's Theme: "The Lord's Highway"Liturgical Resources
Joy Sunday says it all. The third Sunday of Advent is marked by the pink- or rose-colored candle
in the wreath in many traditions. It is the one where we are reminded of the news that shall be a
great joy to all people—the news that Emmanuel is born, God with us. And we stand in the promise
even today, even here, in this place, in your place – God is with you. There can be no greater joy
than that.
Worship Planning NotesPreaching Notes
Lectionary Scriptures:
Isaiah 35:1- 10; James 5:7- 10; Matthew 11:2- 11; Luke 1:46b- 55
Suggested Hymns . DM Accompaniments Sources of Music for the following hymns are:
- UMH CD.....UDM - DM Accompaniment.....
MM/DD/YY - Recorded Service
Hymns Considered For this week: