This Week’s Service: Sunday, December 19, 2021 Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Chiming of the Hour The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Angels We Have Heard on High” by Dale Wood The Opening Hymn: “Angels from the Realms of Glory” The Affirmation of Faith: “The Apostles’ Creed” The Gloria Patri The Lighting of the Advent Wreath by Bobby & Amanda Baker Family The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr. The Hymn of Preparation: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Variations of Sussex Carol” by Raymond Haan The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: Luke 2:8-21 The Children’s Moment The Anthem: “Gesu Bambino” arr. P.Yon The Sermon: “Christmas FOMO” Hymn of Consecration: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Angels from the Realms of Glory” by Janet Linker
This Week’s Service: Sunday, December 12, 2021 Third Sunday of Advent | Lessons & Carols Presentation
The Prelude: “He Is Born” (The Handbell Choir) by R. Mallory The Opening Hymn: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” The Lighting of the Advent Wreath by Jeff & Mary Lovett Beck Family The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “In the Bleak Midwinter” (The Handbell Choir) by A. L. Page The Doxology The Welcome & Announcements by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Processional Carol: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” by arr. D. Forrest The First Lesson: Isaiah 40:1-11 The Carol: “Like a Shepherd” by C. Nygard The Second Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 The Carol: “Bring Us Peace” by C. Courtney The Third Lesson: Luke 2:1, 3-7 The Carol: “Away in a Manger” The Carol: “Hear the Joyful News” by J. S. Bach The Fourth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-11 The Carol: “Three Kings of Orient” by J. Rutter The Fifth Lesson: Luke 2:8-19 The Carol: “Angels From the Realms of Glory” by D. Forrest The Sixth Lesson: 1 John 4:7-11 The Carol: “Joy to the World” by J. Rutter The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “From Heaven Above” Gordon Young
The Affirmation of Faith: “Let Us Unite in the Historic Confession of the Christian Church” The Gloria Patri The Lighting of the Advent Wreath by Bruce & Tabetha Getz family The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell The Offertory Prayer The Offertory Anthem: “Come, Emmanuel” by D. Besig The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: Luke 1:5-17 The Passing of the Peace The Registration of Attendance The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests The Children’s Moment by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Sermon: “Merry Stressmas!” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Service of Holy Communion The Hymn of Consecration: “People, Look East” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Let Us All With Gladsome Voice” by R. Besemer
This Week’s Service: Sunday, November 28, 2021 11:00 AM Traditional Worship
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Prepare the Royal Highway” by Wilbur Held The Hymn of Celebration: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” The Affirmation of Faith The Gloria Patri The Lighting of the Advent Wreath — Bret & Katherine Coffman Family The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer – Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell The Hymn of Preparation: “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel” by J. Wayne Kerr The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: Luke 19:28-40 and Luke 21:34-36 The Passing of the Peace The Registration of Attendance The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests The Children’s Moment – Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr. The Anthem: “People, Look East” by E. Butler The Sermon: Questions Series: “There Is Only One Time that Is on Time. Every Other Time Is Early or Late.” — Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr. The Hymn of Consecration: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “From Heaven Come the Angel’s Bright” by J.S. Bach
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Nun Danket alle Gott” by Albert L. Travis The Hymn of Celebration: “We Gather Together” The Affirmation of Faith The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer – Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, Jr. The Hymn of Preparation: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee” The Leader: “Let Us Worship God with His Tithes and Our Offerings” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “For the Beauty of the Earth” by J. Rutter The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: Mark 9:14-24 The Passing of the Peace The Registration of Attendance The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests The Children’s Moment – Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Anthem: “The King’s Highway” by G. Young The Sermon: Questions Series: “Can Faith and Doubt Coexist?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration: “Faith of Our Fathers” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott” by A. Hessee
Sunday, November 14, 2021 11:00 AM Traditional Worship The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar The Prelude: “Prelude on an Inuit Hymnantible” by A. V. Fish The Hymn of Celebration: “Jesus Calls Us” The Affirmation of Faith The Gloria Patri The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer: Mrs. Mary Lou Jarrell The Hymn of Preparation: “My Jesus, I Love Thee” The Offertory Prayer The Offertory: “Pastorale” by J. K. Kuchar The Doxology The Scripture Lesson: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Passing of the Peace The Registration of Attendance The Welcome to St. Paul and Recognition of our Guests The Children’s Covenant Choir Presentation: “Do You Know Your Shepherd’s Voice?” by S. Lorde The Anthem: “Finally Home” (Solist – Mrs. Len Kilgore) by T. Roehrich The Sermon: Questions Series: “How Did We Get the Bible and How to Read It?” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green The Hymn of Consecration: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” The Flame Goes Before Us into the World The Benediction The Postlude: “Postlude” by F. Kuhmstedt