Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;Dear desire of ev’ry nation, joy of ev’ry longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king.Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone;By thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.

+ BENEDICTION John Ross Leader: For What does the Lord require of us? All: To do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with our God. (Micah 6:8)

+ BENEDICTION RESPONSE Chancel Choir POSTLUDE Carolyn Diamond

Flourish on Wake, Awake Bach/Hobby

Our Worship has ended, now our Service begins.

You are invited to be seated to receive the Postlude as a parting gift.

Or, you may quietly proceed to Founders Hall for fellowship and food.

And, if you have joys or concerns to share with us,one of our clergy leaders will be near the Prayer Room

at the back of the Sanctuary.

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The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Peggy Atwood Schuster by her family.

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The Worship of GodWayzata Community ChurchDecember 10, 2017 • 10:45 a.m. • SanctuarySecond Sunday of Advent

Welcome to Wayzata Community Church where lots of different people come together for the shared purpose of worshiping God and encouraging each other through the inclusive love of Jesus. Whether you are our guest, looking for a church home, or already a member, we want you to feel welcomed by our congregation and inspired and uplifted by our worship service.

Families are embraced here. Your child is welcome to stay in worship or we have excellent, fun, faith learning for children pre-school through High School. A “cry room” is available for your comfort at the back of the Sanctuary.

- Early childhood go straight to classrooms before service- K-5 begin in worship, leave with Jodie, pickup in the gym- MS begin in worship, leave with Christa, pickup in MS room- HS Pathways 10:15-11:45 in the Loft (3rd floor)- For help finding a room, please see an usher.

WORSHIP LEADERS Preacher Rev. Dr. John F. Ross Liturgists Rev. Rustin Comer, Rev. Kristen Jeide Music Carolyn Diamond, Organ; Adam Reinwald, Interim Director of the Chancel Choir Deacon Shirley Hogan Chancel Guild Barbara Wiken Head Usher Peggy Douglas & Jake Beard Usher Team The Laura BabcockTeam

THE SENDING FORTHWhen we leave worship we do so

with the full expectation that God has blessed us in some way. We go from this place different from

we were when we arrived: “remade from within”. Our worship has ended; now our service begins!

+ CLOSING HYMN

PASTORAL PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER Kristen Jeide Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is inheaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not intotemptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

ANTHEM Chancel Choir Jesus, Thou the Virgin-Born Gustav Holst Mackenzie Lyon, Christopher Hanson, soloists

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 1:1-8 Molly Whitman Leader: Hear what the spirit is saying to the church. All: Thanks be to God!

SERMON Trail Blazers John Ross

OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Chancel Choir We Three Kings John Henry Hopkins Jr. Doug Muller, soloist; Bryan Waznik, trumpet

+ DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host;Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen.

+ PRESENTATION & DEDICATION OF GIFTS Rustin Comer Leader: Please remain standing and join voices for the dedication of gifts and closing hymn.

All: O God of our lives, let us be quick to offer our best, and to reach out with compassion and concern for all Your children. Bless the offering we bring today and every gift You have entrusted to us. May our resources be used that the world may know Your love. AMEN

+ PRAYER OF PREPARATION Rustin Comer Leader: With sincerity of heart and assurance of grace, let us pray together. All: Advent God, we journey with you, to Bethlehem’s stable and a new-born King. Leader: As the Magi who traversed afar, keep our ears attuned, and our eyes alert for Bethlehem’s star. All: Forgive us if on our journey we are distracted by the tempting offers of this world. Leader: Keep our hearts aflame with the hope of Christmas, and the promise of a Savior. All: Amen.

+ PASSING OF THE PEACE Rustin Comer

+ ADVENT CAROL O Little Town of Bethlehem Blue #134

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above they deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by; Yet in they dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.(Please be seated)

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Deborah & Cooper GundryMatthew 2:9-11

ADVENT CAROL O Little Town of Bethlehem Blue #134

How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.

CALL TO OUR CHILDREN & YOUTH Jodie Nyberg & Christa Workmon

ORDER OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE Carolyn Diamond Partita on Puer Nobis arr. Michael Burkhardt

COMMUNITY MOMENTS John Ross + CHIMING OF THE HOUR

+ CALL TO WORSHIP John Ross Leader: People of God, will you listen for the still quiet voice calling you to new life?

People: With God’s help, we will. Leader: Will you look for a shining star showing you where to share your gifts?People: With God’s help, we will.Leader: Will you walk with courage and humility to inspire the world with God’s love?People: With God’s help, we will. Let us worship God!

+ PROCESSIONAL HYMN Angels We Have Heard On High Blue #116

Angels we have heard on high,sweetly singing o’er the plains,And the mountains in reply, echo back their joyous strains.Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo! Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?Say what may tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song?Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo! Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see, Him whose birth the angels sing;Come adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo! Glo……..ria in excelsis Deo!

THE GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLEThe Advent Season is marked by joy and expectation of

Jesus’ birth. Holidays and anniversaries are times when we feel all our emotions more intensely--both joy and sorrow.

We are blessed to have a family of faith with which to gather for all the seasons of life! Let us worship God!

THE GREAT THANKSGIVINGJust prior to Advent every year is Thanksgiving.

It’s appropriate to give thanks as part of our preparing for Emmanuel--God with us. We thank God with words, prayers, and songs. But then we give back to God our materials gifts

as well for the good it will do in the world.

THE WORD FOR THE DAYAdvent is a season of stories and words.

We end every Christmas Eve with the words: “In the beginning was the Word.” We call the Bible the

“Word of God”. But we know also that these are not all of God’s words. Hear what the

Spirit is saying to you this day!