December 4, 2022

We welcome all who worship here this morning!

WE GATHER IN AWE AND PRAISE

PRELUDE                                        “I Wonder As I Wander”                              arr. Cathy Moklebust

The Sanctuary Bells conducted by Ariel Alvaredo

with Keegan Tullis, Donna Brown, and Mike Ayers, percussion

WELCOME                                                                                               Rev. Trip Porch            

CANDLE LIGHTING                                                                                                      written by Roddy Hamilton                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

*HYMN No. 90                          “Wait for the Lord”                                           WAIT FOR THE LORD

                                                                        sung many times       

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                                                               Brian Roe

God our Savior, we ask for your mercy. Though we have heard Mary’s song, we still seek security in pride and power and possessions. Though we know your story, we resist the costs of following you. We pass by those considered lowly in this world. We turn away from hungry people who still wait to be filled. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to work for the justice you intend. Make us messengers of the peace you bring. As we wait for you, turn our apathy into acts of love and service.                                       Individual confessions offered in the silence…

Hear this our prayer,

in the name of Jesus Christ, Emmanuel. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

 REPSONSE OF PRAISE # 87           “Comfort, Comfort Now My People”                                  GENEVAN 42

Verse 1 all sing melody Verse 2 you are invited to sing in harmony Verse 3 all sing melody

*PASSING OF THE PEACE                                       

         One:   The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,

All:      And also with you.

WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD               

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1: 46-55

 CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                                                                                                 Chris Dent & Trip Porch

ANTHEM                                       “Magnificat”   RV610                               Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

  I.      Magnificat anima mea Dominum;
           My soul magnifies the Lord.

 II.     Et exultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo,

           And my spirit has rejoiced in God my savior. 

  Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae; ecce enim ex hoc beatam  me dicent omnes generationes.
  For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

            Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est, et sanctum nomen ejus.
           For he who has done great things to me; and holy is his name.

        Kelly Sullivan and Annabella Petronsi, soloists

III.   Et misericordia ejus a progenie in progenies timentibus eum.
        And his mercy is on them who fear him from generation to generation                                              

lV.   Fecit potentiam in bracchio suo;

         He has shown strength with his arm;

             Dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
            He has scattered the proud, even the arrogant of heart.

V.    Deposuit potentes de sede, et exaltavit humiles.
       He has deposed the mighty from their seats, and exalted the humble.

VI. Esurientes implevit bonis, et divites dimisit inanes.
     The hungry he has filled with good things. And the rich he has sent empty away.

Skye Johnson and Jordan Saul, soloists

VII. Suscepit Israel, puerum suum, recordatus misericordiae suae,
He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy.
VIII. Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini ejus in saecula.
As it was spoken to our fathers, to Abraham and his seed forever.
IX. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto,
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper: et in Saecula saeculorum. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.

Text: Luke 1: 46-55 with Gloria Patri; translation by Ron Jeffers

PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH  with The Lord’s Prayer using debts and debtors

CALL TO ORRFERING

OFFERING                               

*OFFERTORY RESPONSE#105             “People Look East!”                                                             BESANCON

Furrows be glad. Though the earth is bare, one more seed is planted there.

Give up your strength the seed to nourish, that in course the flower may flourish.

People look east and sing today: Love the Rose, is on the way.

    Text. Eleanor Farjeon

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 Holy God, your love is magnified in the gift of your Son, whom you so freely shared with us and with your world. Bless these gifts that we offer to lift up the lowly and fill the hungry in your coming reign of justice and peace; in Christ’s name. Amen.

*HYMN NO. 100          “My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout”         STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN

TIME OF COMMUNITY SHARING 

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION RESPONSE No.   79    “Light Dawns on a Weary World” (vs. 1 & refrain only)             TEMPLE OF PEACE

POSTLUDE                           

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WORSHIP LEADERS

Pastor – Rev. Trip Porch

Liturgist – Brian Roe

Children’s Message – Chris Dent, Trip Porch        

MUSIC LEADERS

Sanctuary Bells

Chancel Choir

Organist – Orlay Alonso

Director of Music – Christopher Dent

Assoc. Director of Music – Ariel Alvarado

Today we welcome the following musical guests:

  The Choir of North Broadway United Methodist Church, Jordan Saul – Director of Music

  Members of the University Chorus of the Ohio State University

Orchestra: Nathan Jeung, Laura Koh, Abigail McLaughlin, Danielle Miller, Perri Kiser, Violin;  Jaryn Danz, Nora Dukart,  Viola; Boris Chalakov, Lucy Reed, Annabelle Brown, Cello; Grace Cooper, Bass; Lauren Kowal, Michael Rueda, Oboe;

Mike Ayers, Donna Brown, Keegan Tullis, Percussion

“Special thank you to Bexley High School Band, Andy Johnson director, and Hanby Elementary School, Mary Rebekah Fortman for the use of their percussion equipment.”