December’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Mystery
“The Giving Tree”
Revs. Leia Durland-Jones and Tim Temerson
our annual Giving Tree! Come and let yourself be nourished by story,
songs, and sharing as we lift each other’s spirits this season.
What gifts does mystery have to offer us as we prepare for
winter celebrations as well as for times of quiet, rest, and renewal.
Child care is available during worship for children 5
Sharing Joys and Sorrows
If you would like to have a joy or sorrow shared aloud during the worship service, please complete this form by 9AM Sunday morning.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Prelude Scott DeVeaux
Welcome Rev. Tim Temerson
Achsah Carrier, Board Member
Call to Worship Rev. Leia Durland-Jones
Hymn #226 People Look East
Chalice Lighting
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Musical Offering Alex Shoch
The Gifts of Mystery
Centering and Sharing
Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Meg Dunham, Pastoral Care Team
Musical Meditation Scott DeVeaux
Offering
Offertory Scott DeVeaux
Blessing of the Gifts
Musical Offering Louisa Shoch
Story “The Magic Christmas Tree” by
Closing Hymn “O Giving Tree”
Benediction and Chalice Extinguishing
Postlude Scott DeVeaux