December 2023 Worship Plans
Dec. 3rd: First Sunday of Advent
Message: Readings for the Hanging of the Greens
Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 23:5-6, Isaiah 53:4-6, Psalm 39:7, John 9:5, 12:46, Ephesians 5:8-11 and Hebrews 2:9
Key Verse: Jeremiah 23:5a Holy Communion
Advent Candle Readers (“The Light of Hope”): Heather Facey and Sheila Bunch
Dec. 10th: Second Sunday of Advent
Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Peace”
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 9:1-7, Colossians 1:13-20 and John 14:25-27
Key Verse: Isaiah 9:6
Advent Candle Readers: TBA
Dec. 17th: Third Sunday of Advent
Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Joy”
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10, Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke 1:39-45
Key Verse: Philippians 4:4
Advent Candle Readers: TBA Advent Dinner following worship
Dec. 24th – 10 AM: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Love”
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 54:7-10, Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 1:46-55
Key Verse: Isaiah 54:10
Advent Candle Readers: TBA
Dec. 24th – 6 PM: Christmas Eve
Message: The Light of Grace Series: “The Light of Grace Shines for All”
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 7:10-14, II Corinthians 4:5-6, and Luke 2:1-20
Key Verse: Luke 2:14
Dec. 31st: First Sunday after Christmas
Message: TBA by Lay Minister Rolly Rollison
Call to Worship: Psalm 148 (responsively)
Scriptures: Galatians 4:4-7 and Luke 2:22-40
Key Verse: Luke 2:34