(Instructions)
Lights dimmed in sanctuary. John 1:1-5 read from the back of the sanctuary. One lit Advent candle “walked” down the aisle. As it is put into place at the front of the sanctuary, a male soloist sings the VERSE to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The choir and congregation sing the refrain. Then the lights are raised as the processional begins.
(Call to Worship)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
(to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”)
(male soloist )
O Promised Light, placed in the hands of man.
A carpenter becomes part of God’s plan.
He trusts, in faith, words sent from above.
Obedience becomes a father’s love.
(Sung Prayer/Refrain … choir and congregation)
Draw near, O God.
Draw near and walk with us.
Lead us to faith, obedience and trust.
©2011 anna murdock / Broad Street UMC / Statesville, NC
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