Worship Guide 11|30|14: First Sunday of Advent

Second Baptist Church

O Come,

Thou Wisdom

First Sunday of Advent November 30, 2014

Welcome Guests If you are a first-time guest, please complete a guest card from a pew pocket or Friendship Register and drop it in the offering plate so that we may acknowledge your visit and get acquainted with you. We are glad you have joined us for worship today. ________________________ Meditation There are many family or Church traditions that we associate with the Advent and Christmas seasons. One of these ancient traditions is the O Antiphons: seven responses, or antiphons, that are sung or recited in Advent, just prior to Christmas.

These antiphons are based on Isaiah’s prophecies and refer to the different ancient titles given to the Messiah: O O O O O O O

Sapientia (O Wisdom) See Isaiah 11:2–3; 28:29.

Adonai (O Lord) See Isaiah 11:4–5; 33:22.

Radix Jesse (O Root of Jesse) See Isaiah 1:1; 11:10.

Clavis David (O Key of David) See Isaiah 9:6; 22:22.

Oriens (O Rising Sun) See Isaiah 9:1.

Rex Gentium (O King of the Nations) See Isaiah 9:5; 2:4.

Emmanuel (God with us) See Isaiah 7:14.

We can bring these responses into our own prayers, as simple reminders of the one whose coming we are joyfully expecting, as introductions to our own prayers of praise of Jesus, or as words of thanksgiving for God’s faithfulness throughout the ages and our lives. Regardless of how you incorporate these ancient words into your Advent prayer life, let them speak to you, and maybe they will become part of your family traditions. (adapted from Loyola Press) _________________________________ Note: + Indicates stand if you are able. | Please see an usher for a listening aid.

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The Worship of God The First Sunday of Advent

November 30, 2014

8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Gathering Trinity Chime Prelude

“Concerto in C” Antonio Vivaldi st (1 Movement) Gary Love and Dustin Williams, trumpets Julie Williams, piano

Invitation to Worship

Susan Miller

+Processional Hymn of Advent 79 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

VENI EMMANUEL

(Children are invited to join the worship leaders in the processional)

Lighting the Advent Candle of Hope Litany Leader:

Jason Edwards and Children Candlelighter: Avery George

Prepare the way of the Lord.

People: We light this candle in hope, Leader:

the hope our coming Savior, OofAntiphons 2014 Jesus.

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New Testament Lesson

1 Corinthians 1:3–9

Anna Davis (8:30) Allison Lassiter (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 127, New Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God +Hymn 81 “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Prayers of the People

Linda Cain

Worship in Music (8:30) Choral Worship

PICARDY

“Gaelic Alleluia” The Sanctuary Choir

Elliot Yoakum arr. Craig Courtney

On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry announces that the Lord is nigh; awake and hearken, for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. Alleluia.

Then cleansed be every life from sin; make straight the way for God within, and let us all our hearts prepare for Christ to come and enter there. Alleluia.

We hail you as our Savior, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without your grace we waste away like flow’rs that wither and decay. Alleluia.

All praise to you, eternal Son, whose advent has freedom won; with whom the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore. Alleluia.

Words: Charles Coffin, 1736

The Old Testament Lesson

Isaiah 11:1–9

Emma Davis (8:30) Ben Lassiter (11:00)

(Pew Bible, page 496, Old Testament)

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon

“O Come, Thou Wisdom”

Jason Edwards

+Hymn of Response 105 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

ES IST EIN ROS’

The worship of the living God invites our response. Those who wish to profess faith in Christ and/or to unite with the church are invited to come forward and share your decision with the pastor.

+Offertory Prayer Offertory

Mike Lassiter

“Concerto in C” Antonio Vivaldi (2nd Movement) Gary Love and Dustin Williams, trumpets

+Presentation of Offerings “Lift Up Your Heads”

TRURO

Lift up your heads, you mighty gates, behold the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near; The Savior of the world is here! +A Time of Greeting

Jason Edwards

+Congregational Blessing

Jason Edwards

+The Sending Forth 95 BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN “Prepare the Royal Highway” Stanza 1 Prepare the royal highway; the King of Kings is near!

Let every hill and valley a level road appear!

The hope of every nation, God’s promise of salvation.

Hosanna to the Lord, for He fulfills God’s word!

English trans. © 2005 The First Baptist Church, Henderson, North Carolina, UBP

+Postlude

“Concerto in A minor” _________________

All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036

J.S. Bach All Video UBP #502497070

Organ: Ann Posey Piano: David Fulk (8:30) Julie Williams (11:00) Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington Media: John Hilton, Blane Baker

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FLOWERS IN WORSHIP

The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God and for the first Sunday of Advent: In Honor of: Irene Couch by Keith and Mary Margaret Oberkrom Our daughters Sara, Laura and Amy

by Keith and Mary Margaret Oberkrom In Memory of: Bill and Marilyn Oberkrom by Keith and Mary Margaret Oberkrom Art and Louella Reppert by Keith and Mary Margaret Oberkrom Hugh Painter by Frances and Harland Ginn The Window Arrangements are given to the Glory of God and will be in the windows each Advent Sunday In Memory of : My parents, Karl Smith and Mildred Coffman, by Cheryl Lewkowsky Margaret, Kate and Hugh Triplett Dora Alice, Kathy and Lyman Berndt by Patsy and Dan Triplett Nancy and Bill Howard Jim Howard and Betty Jones by The Howard Family The Arts and Environment Team by Linda and Larry Jones _________________

PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Harvey and Susie Seely and family in the death of Susie’s brother, David Holt, on November 7 in Higginsville.

(These are the latest additions to our Second Baptist Church prayer list.

To see a full prayer list please go to 2bcliberty.org/prayerlist)

Second Baptist Church

November 30 | First Sunday of Advent O Come, Thou Wisdom Isaiah 11:1–9 Worship 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.

December 7 | Second Sunday of Advent O Come, Our Dayspring Isaiah 58:1–11 Worship 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.

December 14 | Third Sunday of Advent O Come, Desire of Nations Isaiah 9:1–7 Worship 8:30 p.m. & 11:00 a.m.

December 21 | Fourth Sunday of Advent O Come, Emmanuel Isaiah 7:1–17

Special presentation by 2BC Sanctuary Choir: “Gloria” by John Rutter Worship 11:00 a.m.

December 24 | Christmas Eve Decoding Advent Luke 2

Candlelight & Communion Service Worship 5:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.

Our Ministry Team

Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor | Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor | Linda Jones, Church Administrator Connie McNeill, Interim Spiritual Formation Pastor Ashton Wells and Jordan Groves, Interim Co-Pastors for Student Ministry

Getting Connected Each Sunday in the Welcome Center (just inside the Kansas Street entrance on Level 1), our Connections Team is waiting to help you get “connected.” This may include finding a Bible study class, showing you where children and student ministries meet, or sharing the days’ activities and schedule. You may also choose simply to enjoy a cup of coffee at the Welcome Center’s coffee bar and get to know others at Second.

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