“I’m busy.”
“I’m exhausted.”
“I could use a break right now.”
Have you ever responded like this when someone who asked how you were doing during the Christmas season? It seems to be a time when we are overcommitted in our schedule and finances. But what if Christmas were different? What if there was space to breathe? Come find out how to make that happen as we continue the Advent Conspiracy and look at how we can “Spend Less” through simple living. (Worship Schedule, Series Page)
Readings (Click to read or listen)
- New Testament: Philippians 3:7–16
- Gospel: Luke 1:26–55 (NOTE: We’ll have some singers doing the Gospel. View a preview of the song below.)
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Traditional Service Music
- Opening Hymn: The Advent of Our King (Hymnal 331, verses 1-5
- Hymn of Praise: The Advent of Our King (Hymnal 331, verse 6)
- Message Hymn: “Come, Follow Me,” the Savior Spake (Hymnal 688, verses 1-4)
- Offertory: To Thee My Heart I Offer (Ralph Schultz, Sung by the Choir)
- Communion 1: Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord (Hymnal 637)
- Communion 2: Once He Came in Blessing (Hymnal 333)
- Communion 3: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming (Hymnal 359)
Contemporary Service Songs
- Opening Song: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings
- Offering Song: A Glorious Love (Cathi Brese Doebler)
- Communion 1: When I Think About The Lord (James Huey)
- Communion 2: The Power Of Your Love (Geoff Bullock)
- Communion 3: Silent Night (Franz Xaver Gruber, John Freeman Young, Joseph Mohr)
- Closing Song: He Reigns (Peter Furler, Steve Taylor)
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