Salem Covenant Church 
Contemporary Worship || 12.03.23
First Sunday of Advent
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING WORSHIP
JOY!
ADVENT CANDLELIGHTING LITURGY AND PRAYER Psalm 80:14-15, 17-19
Leader: God of grace and redemption, give us eyes to see the bright light of hope that overcomes the darkness through your Son, Emmanuel, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Congregation: As we look to the Day when Jesus will return in power and glory to make all things right,
grant us the grace to trust his presence among us now through the Holy Spirit that we may wait with confidence, alert to your call, and alive to your loving purpose; in Jesus’ holy name. Amen.
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Light Of The World (sing Hallelujah)
PASTORAL PRAYER
OFFERING
SONG Mary’s Boy Child
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
SERMON
HOPE FOR THE WORLD: LONGING FOR IT
Isaiah 64:1-9
Rev. Mark Pattie
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Affirmation of Faith 878 The Apostles’ Creed
Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration and The Lord’s Prayer (sins/sin)
Sharing of the Bread and Cup
Communion Music O Come, Redeemer of the Earth
Brian L. Hanson
Words: Ambrose of Milan, Brian L. Hanson, © 2015 Choristers Guild
Response Psalm 103:1-2
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits.
SONGS
What Child Is This
Jesus What A Wonderful Child
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
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