MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
Eleven O’clock December 14, 2008
http://www.calvarybaptist-towson.org
Frederick K. Weimert, Pastor
Ruth Kulkarni, Christian Kirby, Pastoral Staff
PRELUDE:
“And The Glory of the Lord” F. G. Handel
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
We light these
candles as a symbol of Jesus who is the light of our lives, and as a reminder
that the darkness of this world will not overcome this light of hope in us.
INTROIT
CALL
TO WORSHIP Luke
1: 47-55
"My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his
servant. Surely, from now on all
generations will call me blessed;
for the Mighty One has done great things
for me, and holy is his name.
His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to
generation.
He has shown strength with his arm; he
has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,
and lifted up the lowly;
he has filled the hungry with good
things, and sent the rich away empty.
He has helped his servant
according to the promise he made to our
ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever."
*HYMN
2092: “Like a Child”
INVOCATION FOLLOWED BY THE LORD’S PRAYER
EXTENDED
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
HEBREW BIBLE:
Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER:
These words of
Isaiah are fraught with inevitability…
“For as the
earth brings forth its shoots,
and as a garden causes what
is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord
GOD will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.”
I feel certain
that the Israelites, returning from
“Therefore justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us; we wait for light, and lo! there is darkness;” (Is. 59: 9)
Lord God, may Your Spirit fall on us as
it fell on Jesus, who found in Isaiah’s expectation a call to ministry and
mission.
In these
difficult days may we be at work bringing good news, proclaiming liberty and
release, and pouring out the oil of gladness so that this wounded world might
be healed. Amen.
*OFFERING: #115
Worship the Lord
in the beauty of holiness!
Bow down before
Him, His glory proclaim;
With gold of
obedience and incense of lowliness,
Kneel and adore
Him: the Lord is His name.
OFFERTORY: “The
CHILDREN’S
PROGRAM: See special bulletin
*BENEDICTION/RESPONSE
POSTLUDE:
“O Come All Ye Faithful” Fr. Wade’s
“Cantus Diversi
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T H I S W E E K
TODAY: The
Christmas Dinner will follow the worship
service. Come join us for the delicious meal.
WEDNESDAY EVENING:
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir
SATURDAY December 20:
9:00 a.m. Decoration of the Sanctuary for Christmas
3:00 p.m. Christmas Caroling.
All are invited; meet at the church. A chili supper will
follow at the home of Dan and Lucy Moore. (410-825-1406). Call if you will be
able to bring some food to the dinner.
The Christmas Eve Candle Light Service will begin with music at 4:30 p.m. and the Service will begin at 5:00 p.m.
There will be no Wednesday evening programs on December
31st.
The Children and Youth of
wish you a very blessed
Children & Youth of
Present
The Christmas Pageant
December 14, 2008
“The
Mystery of the Manger”
Welcome: David Wylie Duet: “Little Drummer Boy” Ian & Sydney Eifert Poem: “On Christmas Day” Alec Romano Introduction: David Wylie
The Cast
Mrs. Evans, Church choir director Emily Romano
Jane Blonde, Newspaper reporter Georgia Hillman
Choir members- Ella
Abigail
Berta Sarah Stockdale
Ethel, Stage manager Sydney Eifert
Michelle, Producer Sarah Stockdale
Ethan, Band director Ian Eifert
Mary Candace Geelhaar
Joseph Drew Wright
Narrator David Wylie
Music Selections
“Lookin’ for a King” Youth Choir
“The Night Before Christmas” Candace Geelhaar
Drew Wright
“John 3:16” Youth Choir
“There’s a Song in the Air” Congregation
(Vs. 1,3, & 4) (insert)
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Georgia Hillman
“I Cannot Tell” Emily Romano
“I Held The King of Kings” Kelsey Highcove
“Joy To The World” Congregation
#87 (vs. 1-4)
Set Design Georgia Hillman Signs: Ian Eifert
Pianist: Don Romano
Directors: Kathy Wright
Susan Edwards