Order of Worship – Dec. 2, 2023

The Gathering 

[10:25a] Prelude/Acolytes Light Trinity Candles—(Violinist: David Fuller) 

[10:30a] “Angels we have Heard on High”—(Chad & Raquel) 

[10:35a] Welcome/Announcements—(Pastor Joshua)

• Special opportunity in today’s service for those desiring to make vow of membership (Ushers distributing membership cards) 
• Christmas Eve Service details /Advent Devotionals 
• Sign in (attendance pads & QR code for ChurchTrac) 

[10:39a] Lighting of the Advent Wreath—(Rosemary & Phil Vickery) 

[10:41a] Liturgy of Confession & Pardon; Prayer—(Chris Renner) 

[10:43a] Introduction to Offering—(Chris Renner) 

[10:43a] Offertory: “I Surrender All” [UMH #354]—(Brenda/Choir)  

[10:47a] Doxology [UMH #95]—(Brenda/Choir)

The Word

[10:48a] Matthew 28:18-20 [NIV]—(Chris Renner) 

[10:49a] Message: “Commissioned”—(Pastor Joshua)

The Response

[11:04a] Vows of Membership in Christ Methodist Church

[11:14a] Holy Communion: “O Come to the Altar”—(music provided by Chad & Raquel) 

[11:25a] “Lord I Need You”—(Chad & Raquel; last verse, acolytes extinguish Trinity Candles and 

                take Light out of sanctuary) 

The Sending

[11:30a] Benediction & Dismissal—(Pastor Joshua Strader) 

[11:30a] Postlude—(Brenda)