St Andrews & Hope Virtual Worship 2025 12 14 Advent 3

Hope United Church Worship "Passing on the faith in God through Jesus Christ” Advent 3 December 14, 2025 Welcome to Church Call To Worship: “Light The Advent Candle” Light the Advent candle, one; Now the waiting has begun; We have started on our way, Time to think of Christmas day. Chorus: Candle, candle, burning bright, Shining in the cold winter night; Candle, candle, burning bright, Fill our hearts with Christmas light. Light the Advent candle, two; Think of humble shepherd, who; Filled with wonder at the sight Of the Child on Christmas night Chorus: Candle, candle, burning bright, Shining in the cold winter night; Candle, candle, burning bright, Fill our hearts with Christmas light. Light the Advent candle three; Think of heav’nly harmony; Angels singing “Peace on earth” At the blessed Saviour’s birth Chorus: Candle, candle, burning bright, Shining in the cold winter night; Candle, candle, burning bright, Fill our hearts with Christmas light. Advent 3: JOY Prayer of Approach Opening Song RB 401 “Joy to the World” Passing the Peace Choir singing “Sussex Carol”; Laura playing Offertory Song: O bless the gifts our hands have brought; And bless the work our hearts have planned. Ours is the faith, the will, the thought; The rest, O God, is in Your hands. Offertory Prayer Children’s Story Time and Prayer Children’s Song RB 419 “Away in a Manger” Scripture 1 Corinthians 7:17-24; Psalm 31:19-24 He is Lord. He is Lord; He is risen from the dead and He is Lord. Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord. Sermon: The Church Knows Joy Comes From The Lord, Not Circumstances! Song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Prayer for needs Song RB 421 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Benediction: Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know He will guide you in all you do. Go now in love and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there, watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith and in love. Amen Amen Amen © 1976 Hinshaw Music, Inc. CCLI# 433061 Church Events: Today Advent 3; coffee time after the service Monday No Friendship Club; resumes Jan 5 Thurs. 6:30pm Youth Group at Hope Sat 8:00am HAM interviews for camp staff Sun 9:30am Choir Practice Schedule of Events Wed, Dec 24: Hope’s Christmas Eve Service at 8pm Fri, Dec 26: Brooke-Alvinston Holiday Meal at Guthrie. call Jeannette 519-878-5303 Sun, Dec 28: Bryan Aitken ministering Sun, Jan 4: Lexi Breen ministering Sun, Jan 18: Annual Reports due to Patsy Sun, Feb 8: Hope’s Annual Meeting