Bethel Church Service
First Sunday of Advent
Chrismon Service
December 1, 2024
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Gathering
Worship Service
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Welcome and Announcements
...families returning home after Thanksgiving...
...Christmas Eve service at 5:00...and maybe a Hymn Sing before then...
...no Communion today but will be on Christmas Eve.
Birthdays and Anniversaries...
...Janie (Brown Zody) is having a birthday...on Tuesday...
...she had foot surgery Wednesday before Thanksgiving...
...no anniversaries...then sing combined song
Other Announcement...new Upper Rooms are here...
Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Lighting the First Advent Candle
Slides .
Tina and Travis light the candle of PromiseCall to Worship
Slides . Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria
Comments about the order of worship.Joys, Praises and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
...Janie...people traveling home...
...Sandra speaks of coming memorial service for a friend, her family...
...and for another work mate...
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's PrayerThe Message
Scripture: Luke 21:25-36
Message: "Pay Attention"
Comments about the rest of the serviceDeclaration of the Good News
Declaration of the Good News...Response...
...and Chrismas Confession (in the bulletin)
This was confused due to errors in some bulletins and reading materials...
...as a result, only the Declaration of the Good News comes from this service...
...the remainder comes from an original recording for the online service
Chrismon Service
Introduction to Chrismons
Hymn: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
The Nativity Chrismons
Presenting the Epiphany Star,
Christmas Rose,
Manger and
Angel
Hymn: "Away in a Manger"
...Placing the Nativity Chrismons on the Tree...(background sounds)
The Passion Chrismons
Presenting the
Chalice...
Crosses...
Sacrificial Lamb...
...Butterfly...and... Dove and Shell
Hymn: "The Old Rugged Cross (v.1)"
...Placing the Passion Chrismons on the Tree...(background sounds)
The Victory Chrismons
Presenting the...
Alpha and Omega...
Chi Rho...
Fish...
Shepherd's Staff...
Cross and Orb...
...Iota Chi... The Crown... The IHS
Hymn: "Up From the Grave He Arose (v. 1,3)"
...Placing the Victory Chrismons on the Tree...(background sounds)
Concluding RemarksChrismon Prayer
The Chrismon Prayer
Hymn: "Joy to the World"Closing
Gather in the center aisle......join hands...
.....sing the Closing Chorus: "Bind Us Together"...and receive the benediction
There were 18 here for the service today
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