Fulfilling A Promise – 9:15 a.m. Band Led Worship (November 28, 2021)

This week's preacher is Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our Advent sermon series, called "Wishful Thinking." Download our order of worship, register your attendance, and find Sunday School lessons for children and youth at bumc.net/live. The chancel flowers are presented to the glory of God by Judy and Tom Foster in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. ORDER OF WORSHIP ................................... GREETING Mason Caviness & Worship Band *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: This is the day that God has made! People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! *OPENING SONG “The Lion and The Lamb” WORD OF WELCOME Rev. Adam Jones ADVENT WREATH Lighting of the candle of Hope Acolyte 1: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness. He will have the light that gives life.” We light this candle in hope, the hope of our coming Savior, Jesus. Acolyte 2: Isaiah 9:2 proclaims, “Now the people live in darkness. But they will see a great light. They live in a place that is very dark. But a light will shine on them.” Come, Lord Jesus, our light and life. People: Prepare the way of the Lord! *SONGS OF WORSHIP “God So Loved” “Is He Worthy” BAPTISMAL COVENANT Dr. Davis Chappell Chloe Kay Witte, child of Beth & Kevin Witte *Congregational Covenant: With God’s help, we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that Chloe Kay, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD’S PRAYER Rev. Adam Jones You can submit prayer requests online at bumc.net/prayer. *SCRIPTURE READING: JEREMIAH 33:14-16 (NRSV) David Jones SERMON “Fulfilling a Promise” Wishful Thinking, part 1 Dr. Davis Chappell OFFERING Rev. Adam Jones You can register your attendance and make gifts at bumc.net/live. OFFERTORY “He Shall Reign Forevermore” *BENEDICTION Leader: Brothers and sisters, let hope live in your heart and share the hope of Christ with all you meet. Share hope by noticing someone else’s humanity. Share hope by listening to someone’s story. Share hope by praying for our world. People: Let us be Advent people as we share hope with all those we meet! Amen. *DEPARTING MUSIC