Bethel Church Service
First Sunday of Advent
Chrismon Service
November 30, 2025
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Gathering
Welcome and Announcements
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Hymn: "O Come All Ye Faithful"
The McCoy family lights the first Advent candle
Call to Worship
Call to Worship, Apostle's Creed and Gloria Patria
An apologyPraises, Joys and Concerns
Prayer Concerns...
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer
The Message
Introduction to the Message and Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Message: "What Is Advent?"
Chrismon Service
The Declaration of the Good News
The Chrismon Confession
Introduction to Chrismons - led by Judy Wrightstone
Scripture: - Isaiah 9:2-7
Hymn: - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
Presentation of the Nativity Symbols - led by Betty Brown
The Epiphany Star, The Christmas Rose, The Manger, The Angel
Hymn: - "Away in a Manger"
Placing the Nativity Chrismons on the tree
Presentation of the Passion Symbols - led by Judy Wrightstone
The Chalice, The Crosses, The Sacrificial Lamb, The Butterfly, The Dove and the Shell
Hymn: - "The Old Rugged Cross"
Placing the Passion Chrismons on the tree
Presentation of the Victory SymbolsThe Butterfly, The Alpha and Omega, The Chi Rho, The Fish, The Shepherd's Staff
The Cross and Orb, The Iota-Chi, The Crown
Hymn: "Up From the Grave He Arose"
Placing the Victory Chrismons on the tree
Chrismon Prayer
Hymn: "Joy to the World"
Gather in center aisle, join hands, sing the closing chorus "Bind Us Together"...
...and benediction
There were 12 here for the service today
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