December 8th, 2024
We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
Welcome & Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship:
L: A voice in the wilderness cries out:
All: Prepare the way of the Lord!
L: Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill be made low.
All: The crooked shall be made straight, and rough places, smooth.
L: A voice in the wilderness cries out:
All: All people shall see the salvation of God!
L: Lift up your hearts in expectation!
All: We will lift up our praise to the One who is coming into the world once more.
Advent Liturgy ~ Katie Powell-Lu & Barb Powell
Hymn: Hope is a Star #119 v. 2
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Worship Song: Ancient Words
Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:68-79 ~ Jim Leith
Sermon: “Into the Path to Peace“
Hymn: O Come, O Come Emmanuel #122 vs. 1, 3, 5, & 7
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: Go, Tell it on the Mountain #133
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
The boxed Offering Envelopes are available, you will find them at the back of the Sanctuary. Please speak with Sandra Downey, Lori Hastings, or Louise McAree if anyone wants envelopes.
Langley Presbyterian Church Closures: The LPC office will be closed from Wednesday, December 25th until Wednesday, January 1st. The office will resume regular office hours on Thursday, January 2nd.
Hummingbird Ministries’ Christmas Party: Saturday, December 14th, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, White Rock. Volunteers are greatly appreciated, if you can help, please get in touch with Bev F. or Rev. Lydia for more information.
Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th, at 5 p.m. The Offering collected will be given in support of Camp Douglas.
Men’s Breakfast: There will be no meeting in December. The next Men’s Breakfast will be on Saturday, January 18th, at 9 a.m.
Volunteers for December 8th:
Offering Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Patricia F.
Refreshments: Gary & Nancy H.
Scripture Reader: Jim L.
Volunteers for December 15th:
Collection Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Brent W.
Refreshments: Jim & Norma L.
Scripture Reader: Jim L.