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THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT December 11, 2016
T H E WORD
CALL TO WORSHIP • Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
~ (First candle) We light this candle in hope.
(Second candle) We light this candle for peace. (Third candle) We light this candle with joy.
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Text: Charles Wesley & Mark Hunt • Music: Rowland Hugh Pritchard • Public Domain
Joy to those who long to see thee, Day-spring from on high, appear; come, thou promised Rod of Jesse, of thy birth we long to hear! O’er the hills the angels singing, news, glad tidings of a birth;
“Go to him, your praises bringing; Christ the Lord has come to earth.”
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end; by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend.
Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall; this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
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.
PRAYER OF INVOCATION He is risen! He is risen indeed! Let us pray…
CALL TO CONFESSION OF SIN • Acts 3:19-21
“Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.”
CONFESSION OF SIN Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent; according to Your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. Grant that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life; to the glory of His holy name. Amen.
(Silent confession)
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS • Acts 5:30-31 “The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.”
May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you!
OFFERING • 2 Corinthians 8:7-9
As you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. I say this not as a command, but to prove by the earnestness of others that your love also is genuine. For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
DOXOLOGY 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.
NEW TESTAMENT READING • Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray…
(Elder prays)
And now as our Savior taught us, we pray:
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.
Good Christian Men Rejoice Text: John Mason Neale • Music: German Melody • Public Domain
Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice! Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath opened heaven’s door, and man is blessed evermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!
Good Christian men, rejoice, with heart and soul and voice! Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!
Gloria In The Highest Text: Ambrose (4th Century), Martin Luther (16th Century) Music: Matthew H. Curl • Used By Permission
Since the star at Bethlehem brought new light to earth again, may our faith shine bright each day; faithful God, keep sin away.
Christ in glory, intercede for your creature’s suff’ring need. Let your resurrecting pow’r soon complete the vict’ry hour.
(Chorus)
Praise to you, O Lord, we sing, praise to Christ our newborn King! With the Father, Spirit, one, let your lasting kingdom come!
(Chorus x2)
OLD TESTAMENT READING • Zephaniah 3:14-20 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. 18 I will gather those of you who mourn for the festival, so that you will no longer suffer reproach. 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all your oppressors. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the time when I gather you together; for I will make you renowned and praised among all the peoples of the earth, when I restore your fortunes before your eyes,” says the LORD.
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON “Joy” (Rev. Eric Costa)
T H E U PP ER ROOM
VOWS FOR COMMUNICANT MEMBERSHIP (Otis Aznoe, Evangeline Costa) 1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly
deserving his displeasure, and without hope save in his sovereign mercy?
2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is offered in the Gospel?
3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ?
4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability?
5. Do you submit yourself to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace?
PASSING OF THE PEACE • Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
(Greet one another with the words, “The peace of Christ be with you.”)
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE AND PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION • 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
THE MYSTERIUM FIDEI • 1 Corinthians 11:26; 5:7-8
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast.
The gifts of God for the people of God.
GIVING OF THE BREAD AND CUP (All who confess faith in Jesus Christ may partake of this Sacrament: baptized members of a congregation that proclaims the Gospel, who are at peace with God and with their brothers and sisters in Christ, and who seek God’s grace to live more faithfully for him in this world. Please come forward after the musicians. The glasses on your right contain grape juice for those who do not want wine. There are gluten-free crackers on the table. An Elder is available in the back for prayer [James 5:13-16].)
What Wondrous Love Is This Text: American Folk Hymn • Music: Southern Harmony • Public Domain
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O Come All Ye Faithful Latin Hymn: Adeste Fideles • Public Domain
True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
Son of the Father, begotten, not created;
(Chorus)
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
(Chorus)
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.
(Chorus)
Silent Night Text: Franz Gruber • Music: Joseph Mohr • Public Domain
Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing: Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light, radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth.
Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing alleluia to our King;
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
BENEDICTION • Colossians 1:11-12 May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
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Remember: every gathering is an opportunity to invite a friend, to introduce people to the Christ-centered community and life of the church!
Sunday School • After Worship, and some time for fellowship and coffee, join us for Sunday School. Kids will meet in the sanctuary before going to their classes. Adults will meet in the fellowship hall for sermon discussion (young children are welcome to accompany their parents).
Home Group • Today at the home of Joe & Cindy Pope (15953 SW Tuscany, Tigard). All are welcome!
ICS Christmas Gifts • We’d like to partner with Immigration Counseling Service (ics-law.org) again this year by providing gifts to families of people escaping human trafficking. Sign up with Sara Sery ([email protected]).
Finance Report (through Oct.) • Giving: $119k Expenses: $112k Account Balance: $60k
Regular Gatherings • For information about our meetings like home groups, bible studies for men and women, and more, please visit ascensionpc.org/calendar.
Nursery Volunteers
Today: Jaques Next Sunday: Hamilton
Refreshments Volunteers (Contact: Nicole Hamilton, [email protected])
Today: _____ Next Sunday: Sery
Worship at 10am Sundays • SE 12th & Walnut, Hillsboro ascensionpc.org • facebook.com/ascensionpc • twitter.com/ascensionpc
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