Order of Worship
Song 1 – Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The candle which we light today symbolises love.
The reading for Fourth Advent is taken from Philippians 2:1-11. Hear the Word of God:
2:1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
This is the Word of the Lord.
Song 2 – Silent Night
Song 3 – Come, All Ye Faithful
Song 4 – Away in a Manger
Our welcome team members will pass an offering basket during this song.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Praise God for all that he has done
Praise Him for Jesus’ reign begun!
He came with love to make us one;
He will return, His kingdom come!
Amen
A very warm welcome to all, and especially to any visitors joining us. We’re so glad you’re here with us today.
If you’d like to get connected or find out more about UCC, please see our digital visitors card or speak to us after the service.
Today we are offering Sunday school classes in English and Finnish for two groups: 3 to 5 year olds; and Eskari to 2nd graders.
There will also be a play area for smaller children with an audio feed of the service.
For more information please ask the welcome team members or our youth pastor Gabe.
Don’t Miss the Christmas Joy!
-Luke 2:10-11
10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Song 5 – O Little Town of Bethlehem
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
-Romans 15:5-6