THE INVOCATION THE NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS Lord open our eyes to see what you have placed in our hands, however small it THE MINISTRY OF KINDNESS may be, to break and give to others that they too may be fed. Kindle our minds and hearts to care for those who hunger for food to nourish their bodies; and MINUTE FOR MISSIONS that we do not forget to give them, also, the food that endures unto life eternal. Working Together to End World Hunger Lord, bless those who have control over the production and distribution of the Hunger Statistics food resources to alleviate the hunger in our world. Let their surplus be like the Get Involved crumbs that fall from their table to feed your children who suffer hunger at Offering of Letters home and overseas. Father, lead and enable us to see you in the hungry near us, Zion’s Hunger Appeal and to help in reaching those who are far away and of whose suffering we Give joyfully know. Stir in us the hunger and thirst for righteousness that your light will shine in and through us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen THE OFFERING/OFFERTORY THE HYMN OF PRAISE THE LITANY THE HYMN OF PREPARATION Leader: Advent season reminds us that we live by hope. THE MESSAGE People: Hope in anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Leader: Hope of the promised One who comes from God to bring THE RECESSIONAL Good News of salvation. THE MISSIONARY BENEDICTION: be merciful unto us, and “God People: The Expected One who will establish justice for all who us, and cause his face to shine upon us and give us peace.” Amen are hungry and in need. Leader: Let us anticipate the coming of Christ’s kingdom with complete harmony, love and food for all. People: For the Messiah will bring a new day for all of God’s people. My soul find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Leader: Trust in Him always, O people. and love belong to God. ALL: May the love of Christ transforms us into a community of caring people, serving and feeding others as a witness of God’s grace and peace. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE GLORIA THE SCRIPTURE Old Testament: Ezekiel 36:26 New Testament: Matthew 25:31-46 THE PASTORAL PRAYER THE CHORAL SELECTION/ANTHEM
THE INVOCATION Lord open our eyes to see what you have placed in our hands, however small it may be, to break and give to others that they too may be fed. Kindle our minds and hearts to care for those who hunger for food to nourish their bodies; and that we do not forget to give them, also, the food that endures unto life eternal. Lord, bless those who have control over the production and distribution of the food resources to alleviate the hunger in our world. Let their surplus be like the crumbs that fall from their table to feed your children who suffer hunger at home and overseas. Father, lead and enable us to see you in the hungry near us, and to help in reaching those who are far away and of whose suffering we know. Stir in us the hunger and thirst for righteousness that your light will shine in and through us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen THE HYMN OF PRAISE THE LITANY Leader: Advent season reminds us that we live by hope. People: Hope in anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. Leader: Hope of the promised One who comes from God to bring Good News of salvation. People: The Expected One who will establish justice for all who are hungry and in need. Leader: Let us anticipate the coming of Christ’s kingdom with complete harmony, love and food for all. People: For the Messiah will bring a new day for all of God’s people. Leader: My soul find rest in God; my hope comes from Him. Trust in Him always, O people. and love belong to God. ALL: May the love of Christ transforms us into a community of caring people, serving and feeding others as a witness of God’s grace and peace. THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE GLORIA THE SCRIPTURE Old Testament: Ezekiel 36:26 New Testament: Matthew 25:31-46 THE PASTORAL PRAYER THE CHORAL SELECTION/ANTHEM THE NOTICES / ANNOUNCEMENTS THE MINISTRY OF KINDNESS MINUTE FOR MISSIONS Working Together to End World Hunger Hunger Statistics Get Involved Offering of Letters Zion’s Hunger Appeal Give joyfully THE OFFERING/OFFERTORY THE HYMN OF PREPARATION THE MESSAGE THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP THE RECESSIONAL THE MISSIONARY BENEDICTION: “God be merciful unto us, and us, and cause his face to shine upon us and give us peace.” Amen