Advent Call to Worship (4th Sunday/Prepare hearts)

(Instructions)

Lights dimmed in sanctuary.  John 1:1-5 read from the back of the sanctuary.  The Advent candles are  “walked” down the aisle.  As they are put into place at the front of the sanctuary, the lights are raised and a soloist (from the back of the sanctuary) sings the VERSE to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”.  The choir and congregation sing the PRAYER/REFRAIN. 

 (Call to Worship)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being n him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

(verse sung by a soloist to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”)

Oppressed, they once cried out,

"O LORD, how long?"

And we now pray,

"O God, Thy kingdom come."

Expectancy and hope is in the air.

Prepare the manger, for the time is near.

(Sung prayer/refrain by choir and congregation)

Make soft, our hearts -

A place for you to dwell.

O come to us

Emmanuel.

(c) 2011 anna murdock / Broad Street UMC / Statesville, NC

Advent Call to Worship ('Isaiah' theme)

(Instructions)

Lights dimmed in sanctuary. John 1:1-5 read from the back of the sanctuary. The Advent candles are “walked” down the aisle. As they are put into place at the front of the sanctuary, the lights are raised and a soloist (from the back of the sanctuary) sings the VERSE to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The choir and congregation sing the PRAYER/REFRAIN. 

 (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.

(verse sung by a soloist to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”)

Isaiah heard the words of Advent God.

"A branch shall grow from Judah's tribal sod."

John's voice cried out, "No, I am not the one.

Prepare the way,

make straight paths for God's Son."

(Sung prayer/refrain by choir and congregation)

O Advent God,

help us to clear the way

within our hearts,

make straight the Lord's highway.

 © 2011 anna murdock / Broad Street UMC / Statesville, NC

Advent Call to Worship ('Mary' theme)

(Instructions)

Lights dimmed in sanctuary. John 1:1-5 read from the back of the sanctuary. Two Advent candles are “walked” down the aisle. As the candles are put into place at the front of the sanctuary, the lights are raised and a female soloist sings the VERSE to the tune of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”. The choir and congregation sing the refrain. The lights are raised when 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.

(female soloist )

A young girl chosen, bless-ed be her name.

A messenger said, “Fear not, nor feel shame.

Prepare your heart to bear the Holy One

as God prepares the world for God’s own Son. ”

(Sung Prayer/Refrain … congregation and choir)

Prepare our hearts,

O God of all the earth.

Prepare our hearts

to welcome your Son’s birth.

  

© 2011 anna murdock / Broad Street UMC / Statesville, NC

Advent Call to Worship ('Joseph' theme)

(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