ROSEDALE GARDENS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)
9601 Hubbard Avenue
Livonia, Michigan 48150
(734) 422-0494
www.rosedalegardens.org
www.facebook.com/rosedale.church
By the loving grace of Jesus Christ working in us, we are a people who practice welcoming relationships
and caring service to the glory of God.
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Live Stream 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ~ November 29, 2020
Pastor: Kellie Whitlock
Pastor & Youth Director: Kate Mackie
Organist: Sandy Main-Niemisto
Liturgist & Song Leader: John Niemisto
WORDS OF WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Kate Mackie
PRELUDE “Deck the Halls” / arr. Ron Di Salvio
SKIT GUYS VIDEO – “Finding Jesus”
CALL TO WORSHIP
Today, we gather to begin our preparations for the birth of a Savior.
Today, we enter the Holy season of Advent, the season of waiting for the birth of Christ.
Let our songs and our words and our use of symbols in this place represent the rededication
of our lives to the glory of God and to the Son, Jesus Christ.
Let us celebrate this day and this season with hope, with love, and especially with joy!
HYMN #104 - “O Lord, How Shall We Meet You” (see page 4)
THE FIRST LESSON - ISAIAH 9:2,6,7
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them a light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2
THE SECOND LESSON - ISAIAH 60:1-3
THE LIGHTING OF THE COMMUNION TABLE CANDLES
“Arise, Your Light Is Come!” #744 (see page 5)
THE THIRD LESSON - MICAH 5:2-4
THE MEANING OF ADVENT AND THE ADVENT WREATH
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Doug & Kay Propst
Today is the first Sunday of Advent:
the Sunday in which we recall the hope we have in Christ.
The prophets told of the coming of the Messiah.
The Old Testament prophets foretold of how he would
rule the world wisely and bless all nations.
On Christmas day the Christ of our hope was born.
On Good Friday the Christ of our hope died.
On Easter day the Christ of our hope
rose from the dead. He then ascended into heaven.
On the last day, the Christ of our hope will come again
to establish his rule over all things on earth.
As followers of Christ, we await his return.
We light this candle to remember that as he came to us humbly
in the manger at Bethlehem and gave light to the world,
so he is coming again in power to deliver his people.
We light this candle to remind us to be alert
and to watch for his return.
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PRAYER RESPONSE #88 (v.1) “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (see page 6)
THE FOURTH LESSON - LUKE 1:26-35, 38
THE SYMBOL OF THE LIVING GREENS
“Joy to the World” #134 (v. 1) (see page 7)
THE FIFTH LESSON - LUKE 2:1-7
THE SIXTH LESSON - LUKE 2:8-16
THE SYMBOL AND MEANING OF THE POINSETTIA
“Joy to the World” #134 (vs. 2)
THE SEVENTH LESSON - MATTHEW 2:1-11
THE MEANING OF THE WISE MEN’S GIFTS
“Joy to the World” #134 (vs. 3 & 4)
THE EIGHTH LESSON - JOHN 1:1-4, 8-14
THE MEANING OF THE NATIVITY SCENE
“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” #82 (see page 8)
PASTORAL MEDITATION
DECK THE HALLS OF RGPC- VIDEO
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS AND OFFERINGS
INVITATION
OFFERTORY “For Unto Us a Child Is Born” / G. F. Handel, arr. Mark Hayes
(Text from Isaiah 9:6-7)
*DOXOLOGY (Hymn #606)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and
the glory, forever, Amen.
*SENDING HYMN #100 “Canticle of the Turning” (see page 9)
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
The congregation is now invited to share
signs of Christ’s peace as worship concludes.
*POSTLUDE “Christmas Time is Here” - arr. Tom Roed
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