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December 21, 2025, 4th Sunday of Advent

(Today’s music is livestreamed by permission through ONE LICENSE #732935-A, CCLI license #22104930 and #22104923, or via public domain. Message by Rev. Marcos Juliao. Scripture passages from NIV – New International Version of the Holy Bible.) *Please stand as you are comfortable.

We Gather…

Welcome

Welcoming God’s Presence: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel UMH 211 v. 4

(Words: 9th cent. Latin; trans. The Hymnal, 1940. © 1940, 1943, renewed 1981 The Church Pension Fund. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A. Music: 15th cent. French; arr. and harm. by Thomas Helmore, 1854. Music held in the public domain.)

Come Let Us Worship: Advent 4. Signs and Faithfulness

One: O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead your people like a flock, shine forth from your throne and stir up your strength. Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. Though we stumble, your mercy remains steadfast.

Two: You gave us signs through prophets and promises, and now, in the fullness of time, you give us Emmanuel.

All People: Faithful God, we see your signs and trust your promise.

One: Joseph saw no way forward, yet you spoke through dreams. You turned fear into faith, and silence into obedience. Mary bore your Son, the sign of your covenant, the child of promise, born of the Spirit.

Two: In Christ, your faithfulness is fulfilled. In Him, we find grace and apostleship to call all nations to trust.

All People: Faithful God, we see your signs and trust your promise.

One: Let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the Son of Man you have made strong for yourself. We will never turn back from you. Give us life, and we will call upon your name.

Two: Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; Let your face shine, that we may be saved.

Light the candles – 4 candles – This morning’s Advent candles are lit by Karen and Joe Vernola

All People: Faithful God, we see your signs and trust your promise. With ears and hearts open, lead us every day wherever we go.

*Carol of Praise: Joy to the World UMH 246 (Please stand if you are comfortable)

(Words: Isaac Watts, 1719. Music: arr. from GF Handel, 1741, by Lowell Mason, 1848. Both words and music held in the public domain.)

…To Pray,

A Prayer to Begin Our Time Together:

O Shepherd of Israel, You who lead Your people with tender mercy, shine forth and stir up Your strength to save us. As we gather in this holy season of waiting, open our hearts to the signs of Your coming, the promise spoken through prophets, the faithfulness revealed in Joseph’s obedience, and the hope fulfilled in Jesus the Emmanuel, God with us.

Restore us, O God of hosts; Let Your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. May our lives reflect the grace of Christ, called to belong to Him and to live in the obedience of faith. Prepare us to receive Your Son with joy, and to walk in trust, even when the path is uncertain. In Christ’s name. Amen.

Prayers of the Community

Let Us Share the Words Jesus Gave Us:

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

…To Hear the Word,

Carol of Preparation: Sing We Now of Christmas UMH 237 v. 1 - 3

(Words: Trad. French carol. Music: Trad. French carol; harm. by Martin Shaw, 1928. Harm. by permission of Oxford University Press. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A.)

Let Us Hear the Words of Isaiah: Isaiah 7:13-14

13Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

This is the Word of God, for the people of God

Thanks be to God.

Message: Signs and Faithfulness

…To Respond to the Word,

Invitation to the Offering

Anthem: Almost There

*Blessing Our Gifts: Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Please stand if you are comfortable)

(Words: Thomas Ken, 1674. Music: Trad. English carol; harm. From Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871. Adapted by Dean McIntyre, The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Both words and music held in the public domain.)

…To Go Into the World.

Getting Strong & Holding On (Announcements)

Go For It!

Commission & Benediction: All Earth Is Waiting UMH 210 v.4

(Words: Catalonian text by Alberto Taulè, 1972; English trans. by Gertrude C. Suppe, 1987. Music: Alberto Taulè, 1972; harm. by Skinner Chavez-Melo, 1988. © 1972 Albert Taulè, © 1989 United Methodist Publishing House; harm. © Skinner Chávez-Melo. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A.)

Postlude: A Festive Fa La La (Words and music by Mary Lynn Lightfoot. © 2008 Heritage Music Press, a division of The Lorenz Corporation. All rights reserved. Livestreamed under ONE LICENSE #732935-A.)