Clinton UMC Worship December 03, 2023 9:00 A.M.
Hanging of the Greens Service
Watch Word “God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9)
Prelude – “Jubilee for Bells”-CUMC Bell Choir
Greeting/Announcements
*Call to Worship
We gather again at the end of the year to wait for the Christ child anew.
We wait in the hope of the coming of the Messiah.
We wait, and we remember the astounding things God has done to save God’s people.
We wait in the hope of the coming of the Messiah.
We wait, and we pay attention for signs of God’s justice and mercy turning the world upside down.
We wait in the hope of the coming of the Messiah.
We wait, and in our waiting, we learn to live as people of God’s promise.
Let us worship in the hope of Jesus Christ, the coming Messiah. Amen. (adapt UMC Discipleship)
HYMN UMH# 196 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”
Prayer in Unison
God of justice and peace, from the heavens, you rain down mercy and kindness, that all on earth may stand in awe and wonder before your marvelous deeds. Raise our heads in expectation,
that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord and stand without blame before your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. (UMC Discipleship)
Scripture Text: Mark 14:24-37
HANGING OF THE GREENS
The Meaning of the Service –Caitlyn Jones
UMH #219-”What Child is This” (first and last verse)
Christmas In America – Rachel Major
HYMN – “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day”
Lessons of Christmas – Caleb Sprague
HYMN UMH #431 “Let There Be Peace On Earth”
The Christmas Poinsettia – Rachel Major
Special Music: “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming”– Anita, piano
The Nativity – Children moments – Pastor Darrell
HYMN UMH # 230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (first & last)
Children’s Change Offering
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” – Anita Piano
The Sanctuary Evergreens – Destany Jones
HYMN “The Holly And The Ivy”
The Christmas Tree – Peyton Mills
HYMN UMH #239 – “Silent Night” – All Verses
The Advent Candles – Matt & Tracy Love
Advent Candle Song – verse 1
Pastoral Prayer
The Great Thanksgiving (Communion)
Hymn – UMH #599 – “Break Thou the Bread of Life”
The Lord’s Prayer
Closing Special “Be Born in Me” – Sanctuary Choir
Sending: Beloved of God, keep awake! Stay alert! Pay attention to God at work all around you. And now, go from this place blessed to be overcome by hope and shocked out of our complacency to watch and wait and join in the work of bringing God’s dream for all creation to life. Amen.
Sending Song– “Make us one, Lord”
