The Order of Worship - Outer Banks Presbyterian Church

The Order of Worship
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As people
enter the Sanctuary they are encouraged to greet one another and share
the gifts of friendship and love. When the prelude begins, all are invited to begin
personal preparation for worship. As a kindness to fellow worshippers, please silence
all electronic devices.
 = Congregation Standing as Able
♦ = Appropriate times to be Seated when Arriving After Service Begins
♦THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Spoken Responsively)
LEADER: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
PEOPLE: And also with you.
~ The Word of the Lord ~
THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION .................................................................... Nonie Booth
THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 3: 1-6 ................................................... Nonie Booth
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was
governor of Judea, and Herod was ruler of Galilee, and his brother Philip ruler of
the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias ruler of Abilene, during the
high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of
Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the region around the Jordan,
proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written
in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah, ‘The voice of one crying out in
the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Every
valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the
crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; and all flesh
shall see the salvation of God.” ’
~ We Gather Together as God's People ~
THE HANDBELL PRELUDE: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ....................................... arr. Smith
“Joy to the World”.......................................... arr. Thompson
THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass the pew pads)
♦THE CHORAL INTROIT: "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” .............................. TRURO
The Sanctuary Choir
THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Spoken Responsively) .......................................................... Nonie Booth
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During Advent our eyes are opened to the wonders of God.
With God all things are possible.
During Advent our faith is nurtured by the promise of God.
With God all things are possible.
During Advent our hope is reawakened to the presence of God.
With God all things are possible.
During Advent our lives are touched with joy that comes from God.
With God all things are possible.
THE LORD'S PRAYER (Spoken in Unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power
and the glory forever. Amen.
THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 3: 7-18 ................................ The Rev. Jody Moore
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, ‘You brood of
vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of
repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, “We have Abraham as our
ancestor”; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to
Abraham. Even now the axe is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore
that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.’ And the
crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ In reply he said to them,
‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever
has food must do likewise.’ Even tax-collectors came to be baptized, and they
asked him, ‘Teacher, what should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Collect no more
than the amount prescribed for you.’ Soldiers also asked him, ‘And we, what
should we do?’ He said to them, ‘Do not extort money from anyone by threats or
false accusation, and be satisfied with your wages.’ As the people were filled
with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John,
whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, ‘I
baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not
worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit
and fire. His winnowing-fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing-floor and to
gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable
fire.’ So, with many other exhortations, he proclaimed the good news to the
people.
The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
He came down that we may have joy; He came down that we may have joy;
He came down that we may have joy, Hallelujah forevermore.
THE ADVENT PRAYER
♦THE HYMN NO. 31: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" ................................. MENDELSSOHN
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
LEADER: This is the Word of the Lord.
PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.
THE SERMON: “Preparing the Way for Our Savior” ..................... The Rev. Jody Moore
THE OFFERING OF GIFTS ................................................... Jean Basnight, Greeting Elder
THE HANDBELL OFFERTORY: “Silent Night” ......................................................... arr. Goff
THE DOXOLOGY ........................................................................................ OLD HUNDREDTH 
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ........................................... Jean Basnight, Greeting Elder
~ We Go Forth in His Name ~
THE HYMN NO. 27: “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child” ....................... TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM
THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
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THE RESPONSE: "Emmanuel”........................................................................... McGee
The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel;
God with us, revealed in us;
His name is called Emmanuel.
THE ORGAN POSTLUDE: ........................................................................Cheryl Needham
All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI#2728243
~ We Respond to the Word ~
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THE DECLARATION OF PARDON
THE HYMN NO. 10: “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry" ..................... WINCHESTER NEW
THE GLORIA NO. 22: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory" (Verse 4) .............REGENT SQUARE
THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Spoken in Unison) ........... (The Nicene Creed, Ecumenical Version)
All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son,
Evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One:
Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King!
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
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THE PASTORAL PRAYER
The Sanctuary Choir
THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: "He Came Down” ...................................... HE CAME DOWN
THE CONFESSION OF OUR SINS IN HOLY SILENCE
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from
the Father (and the Son), who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and
glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy
catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of
the world to come. Amen.
THE CHORAL ANTHEM: "A Song in the Air”....................................................... arr. Allen
THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF JOY ................................................. The Martie Family
THE CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Spoken Responsively)
O Lord, you are the source of our salvation and hope. Our lives are unworthy
of the goodness you offer. We complain of our condition when our wants go
unnoticed. Contentment eludes us: we have plenty yet we still yearn for
more. Millions face hunger, while we fret in our abundance. Forgive us
through Christ’s grace, yet grant us no peace until we share our bread with
the hungry and our homes with those who lack shelter. Amen.
of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things
were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was
incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and
was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the
Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the
Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his
kingdom will have no end.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten
Those Serving in Worship....
This Week
December 16, 2012
Greeting Elder: Jean Basnight
Liturgist: Nonie Booth
Coffee Hour: Christian Education
Committee
Committee
Next Week
December 23, 2012
Greeting Elder: Jean Basnight
Liturgist: Barbara Hardy
Coffee Hour: Jean Basnight
Welcome!
VISITORS: We would like to take this
opportunity to welcome you to
Outer Banks Presbyterian Church!
We ask that you fill out the visitor’s
card located in the pew in front of
you and drop it in the offering
plate as it is passed so that we
have a record of your visit.
SOUND SYSTEM: Our sound system
includes
assisted
listening
capabilities. If you need to use a
personal receiver during the
service, please ask an usher.
Recordings of services are available
by contacting the office.
PASTORAL CARE:
We want to
provide the best possible pastoral
care to our faith community. If you
or anyone you know are going
through a difficult time, please
contact the church office.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Please know that
we are a concerned body of
believers. Should a need for prayer
arise in your life or in the life of
someone you know, please let the
church office know or fill out a
prayer request card in the
gathering space and hand to an
usher or place in the offering plate.
Vital Signs
December 9 (AM) .............. $6,604.00
Total for December ......... $19,762.33
Pennies for Hunger ................. $86.00
Benevolences ......................... $80.50
Sunday, December 16, 2012
9:00 am ...................... Sunday School
10:00 am ............... Morning Worship
11:15 am .. Blood Pressure Screening
5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group
6:30 pm .................. Adult Bible Study
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
7:00 pm ............................ Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
6:30 pm ............................ Cub Scouts
Dec. 23 ............. Gary & Linda McGee
Dec. 30 ................................ Available
Jan. 6 ................................... Available
Outer Banks
Presbyterian Church
 Strengthen our FAITH,
 Reach out to FRIENDS in need.
We encourage you to read “Sue’s Story,” the inspiration behind these goals in its
entirety, on our website, on a brochure in the Gathering Space or on the bulletin
board in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will be inspired as we have been.
At OBPC, we recognize all our visitors as God’s children, united as brothers and
sisters in Christ. We hope our service inspires you and strengthens your faith. We
hope you will join us again in celebration and worship to God. If you are interested
in becoming a member or would like to know more about our church and our
programs, please contact us!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Church Staff
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
7:00 pm ...... Over Eaters Anonymous
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Rev. Joseph "Jody" G. Moore ....................................................................... Pastor
Jason K. Evans.....................................................Director of Music Ministries/Organist
Hollie Writtenberry .................. Sanctuary Choir & Handbell Director / Youth Director
Donna Brady ...................................................................................... Nursery Caregiver
Donna Frye ......................................................................................... Church Secretary
Dorothy J. Henderson .......................................................................................... Sexton
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Class of 2013
Jean Basnight
Class of 2014
Susan Harman-Scott
453-4470
480-1028
441-0529
Mollie Bass
Bobby Gentry
Joan Phifer
480-0858
441-4107
480-3200
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Winkey Roberts
Norm Sparks
Barbara Nock
9:00 am ...................... Sunday School
10:00 am ............... Morning Worship
5:30 pm ......................... Youth Group
6:30 pm .................. Adult Bible Study
480-3209
261-7068
255-5979
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
Holiday Office Schedule
Dec. 26, 2012
Closed
Jan. 1, 2013
Closed
of the Lord's Day
December 16, 2012
10:00 am
Norm Sparks, Clerk of Session
Class of 2012
Gary McGee
Saturday, December 22, 2012
A Celebration
The Session
8:00 am .................Men's Bible Study
7:30 am ....................................... A.A.
10:00 am ..................................... A.A.
Dec. 25, 2012
Closed
Flower Schedule
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian
Church! Our Church exists to worship God in Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament; to
join others to know the joy of God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ; to grow under the
Lordship of Christ and to serve Christ’s world in His name. We invite you to share
with us our trust in Jesus Christ and to join us as we strive to:
 Love and support our FAMILY,
Monday, December 17, 2012
Attendance
Dec. 9 (Am Worship) ................... 118
Faith ♦ Family ♦ Friends
This Week at OBPC
The Third Sunday of Advent
907 S. Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252.441.5897 ♦ obpc@earthlink.net
www.outerbankspresbyterian.org
Our church believes providing worship for visitors is a vital part of our
mission. Our building was planned to accommodate the many visitors who
come to this vacation community. This places an additional financial
challenge on our resident membership. We need and welcome financial
support from our visitors.
Receiving Treasurer
Norm Sparks (261-7068)
259 Hillcrest Dr.
Southern Shores, NC 27949
Disbursing Treasurer
Jeanne Martie (441-8608)
209 Eagle Dr.
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
A Member Church of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
and the Presbytery of New Hope.
This Is God's House. All Are Welcome!