This, the third Sunday of Advent, we continue our exercise of waiting. Our study of the Book of the Twelve shows what Biblical longing and expectation look like. With the book of Habakkuk we are shown how to wait for righteousness and justice. Habakkuk's longings reflect our own. So let us meditate on our own longings for justice and righteousness both in our hearts as well as our communities. Let us see how Jesus fulfills our longings and gives us hope that his promises will bring something greater than we could have imagined.
Prelude—
Savior of the Nations, Come
Public Domain, Ambrose, 4th cent. and Luther, 1523; Trans. Calvin Seerveld, © 2011 Arr: James Lovelady
Savior of the nations, come,
Show yourself, the virgin’s son.
Marvel heaven, wonder earth,
That our God chose such a humble birth.
Not by human power or seed
Did the woman’s womb conceive;
Only by the Spirit’s breath
Was the Word of God made flesh.
From the Father forth He came
And returneth to the same,
Captive leading death and hell
High the song of triumph swell!
Praise to you, O Lord, we sing. Praise to Christ, our newborn King!
With the Father, Spirit, one, Let your everlasting kingdom come.
Thou, the Father’s only Son,
Hast over sin the victory won.
Boundless shall Thy kingdom be;
Longing now we wait your glories to see?
Let your everlasting kingdom come!
Let your everlasting kingdom come!
O Come, Let Us Adore Him
2004 Thank you music, Oakley, Wade, Bryant, Redman, CCLI 1888005
O come let us adore him! O come let us adore him!
O come let us adore him! Christ the Lord.
For he alone is worthy! For he alone is worthy!
For he alone is worthy! Christ the Lord.
We’ll give him all the glory! We’ll give him all the glory!
We’ll give him all the glory! Christ the Lord.
An Advent Psalm — Psalm 25:1-6
Leader: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me. Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
People: Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
All: Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Words and Music Unverified 1853, verse 2 James Lovelady 2009, CCLI 1888005
God rest ye merry, gentlemen;
Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Is born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan's pow'r
When we were gone a-stray
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy!
O tidings of comfort and joy
Behold your King is coming
To comfort all who mourn
To liberate the captives
From sin where they were born
Hold high your chains O brokenhearted.
Slaves you’ll be no more
We long for your comfort and joy, comfort and joy
We are longing for your comfort and joy
Humbly We Come—Psalm 25:7-11
Leader: Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!
People: Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. For your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my guilt, for it is great.
All: Who is the man who fears the LORD? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land.
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
©2009 sixsteps music, worshiptogether.com, Tomlin, Cash, CCLI 1888005
What hope we hold this starlit night
A King is born in Bethlehem
Our journey long, we seek the light
That leads to the hallowed manger ground
What fear we felt in the silent age
Four-hundred years can He be found
But broken by a baby's cry
Rejoice in the hallowed manger ground
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
God incarnate, here to dwell
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Praise His name Emmanuel
The son of God, here born to bleed
A crown of thorns would pierce His brow
And we beheld this offering
Exalted now the King of kings
Praise God for the hallowed manger ground
Christ Our Friend—Psalm 25:12-22
Leader: The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. My eyes are ever toward the LORD, for he will pluck my feet out of the net.
People: Turn to us and be gracious to us, for we are lonely and afflicted. The troubles of the heart are enlarged; bring us out of our distresses. Consider our affliction and our trouble, and forgive all our sins.
Leader: Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
All: May integrity and uprightness preserve us, for we wait for you. Redeem your people, O God, out of all our troubles. Amen.
Mighty to Save
© 2006 Hillsong Publishing / R. Morgan & B Fielding / CCLI#1888005
Everyone needs compassion, love that's never failing. Let mercy fall on me.
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior. The Hope of nations.
Everyone needs forgiveness, the kindness of a Savior. The Hope of nations.
Savior, he can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation.
He rose and conquered the grave. Jesus conquered the grave.
My God is mighty to save. He is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation.
He rose and conquered the grave. Jesus conquered the grave.
So take me as you find me, all my fears and failures. Fill my life again.
I give my life to follow, everything I believe in. Now I surrender.
Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King, Jesus.
We're singing for the glory of the risen King, Jesus.
| Commitment | Commitment is responding to God’s grace. |
Advent Candle Lighting
Scripture –Habakkuk
Sermon – John Kinyon
Celebration of Communion
Offering Our Gifts of Thanks
Joyful Song of Sending
Doxology
Old 100th Public Domain CCLI 1888005
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above the heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen!
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