December 1st, 2024
We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
Welcome & Announcements
Rev. Kim Siin, Eun (Sarah), Solomon, and Joanna have been serving in Saint-Petersburg, Russia since 1993. They planted and have been serving the church, ‘Called by God’. Today, we are privileged to hear from Sarah about their ministry. Sarah and Joanna are going back to Russia next week. Please pray for their safe journey back to Saint Petersburg and their church.
Responsive Call to Worship:
L: Advent is a time for waiting.
All: We wait for God, who appears like a tender branch growing from a stump.
L: Advent is a time for hope.
All: We wait for God, who comes with justice and righteousness.
L: Advent is a time to worship.
All: We wait for God, praising the One who comes to fulfill promises.
Advent Liturgy ~ Emily Nordine & Betty Bankes
Hymn: Hope is a Star v. 1
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Worship Song: Here I Am to Worship
Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner
Scripture Reading: Luke 21:25-36 ~ Serena Emarald
Sermon: “Stand Up and Raise Your Heads“
Testimony ~ Eun-Kyung Sarah Oh
Missionary from Russia
Hymn: All Earth is Waiting to See the Promised One #109
Holy Communion
Invitation to the Offering ( Donations & Offerings)
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
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, and the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #110
Benediction
Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men
MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace,
Courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see His face,
Know His grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.
Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements
Offering Envelopes are ready for pick-up, you will find them at the back of the Sanctuary. Anyone wanting envelopes, please speak with Sandra D, Lori H, or Louise M.
We sincerely thank everyone who helped with yesterday’s Gingerbread House Decorating Party and Christmas Carol Singing.
Hummingbird Ministries’ Christmas Party: Saturday, December 14th, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, White Rock. Volunteers are always welcome.
Christmas Hampers: Some tags are still available for the children’s gifts. You will find them on the Christmas tree at the back of the Sanctuary.
Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 5 p.m. The Offering collected will be given in support of Camp Douglas.
Bible Study: The last meeting will be Dec. 5th and resume Jan. 9th, 2025.
PAC Christmas Show: December 7th at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Volunteers for December 1st:
Offering Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Rose P.
Refreshments: Eleanor M. & Serena E.
Scripture Reader: Serena E.
Volunteers for December 8th:
Collection Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Volunteer Needed
Refreshments: Gary & Nancy H.
Scripture Reader: Volunteer Needed