Welcome
Song of Gathering: O Come All Ye Faithful
God’s Greeting
LONGING FOR HOME – A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
1st Advent Candle
Song: Once in Royal David’s City
Advent Prayer
Song: Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
OUR FIRST HOME
Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17
Song: O Come, O Come, Immanuel
BANISHED FROM HOME
Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:17-19, 23-24
Song: Comfort, Comfort Now My People
2nd Advent Candle
Song: What Child is This?
LONGING FOR HOME
Scripture Reading from Psalm 20
Song: Blessed Be the God of Israel
3rd Advent Candle
AT HOME WITH US: THE INCARNATION
Scripture Reading from Luke 2:1-14
Song: Silent Night, Holy Night
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:15-20
Song: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
4th Advent Candle
Scripture reading: Matthew 2:1-2
Song: We Three Kings
NO PLACE TO CALL HOME
Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:13-18
Song: Coventry Carol
OUR ETERNAL HOME
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 64:1-5; 65:17-19,21-22
Lighting of the Christmas Candle
Song: Joy to the World
Scripture Reading: Revelation 21:1-6
Closing Song: Joy Has Dawned
God’s Blessing
Offerings for World Renew at the door