Estes Park United Methodist Church
November 28, 2021
First Sunday of Advent
Order of Worship
Prelude
Greeting/Welcome
Lighting of the First Advent Candle The Scott Family
Call to Worship
Leader: Something stirs deep within us – a longing, a hope,
People: A thirst for joy, a hunger for peace, a yearning for blessing.
Leader: We know deep within that our hopes and fears
People: Will be met by angel songs and baby sighs.
Leader: It is Advent – A season of waiting, hoping, yearning.
People: Advent – it’s time to go home.
Opening Prayer (Unison)
God, as Jesus once came into our world with all its sorrows, keep us awake and alert to your presence in the midst of our struggles now. Tell us again that your love will triumph. Make us an Advent people with hope as our stronghold.
Opening Hymn
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Affirmation of Faith–The Apostles Creed
Offering
Prayer of Blessing
First Lesson
Jeremiah 33:14-16
Pastoral Prayer
Special Music
Gospel Lesson
Luke 21:25-36
Sermon
Time to Go Home
Closing Hymn
Soon and Very Soon
Benediction
Postlude
Service Participants:
Pastor: Rev. Ann Steiner Lantz
Recorded Worship Liturgist: Cay Lacey
Zoom Worship Liturgist: Barbara Bailey
Director of Music: Jim Flanigan
Pianist: Nancy Gunter
Videographer: Jim Ecklund