Order of Worship

(on a phone, best viewed horizontally) 

 

November 30, 2025            10:45am

 

From Fear to Peace: The Christmas Journey

First Advent

 

Comfort my people!

Don’t be afraid; say to the cities of Judah,

“Here is your God!”

 

Pre-worship Music

Call to Worship

Welcome

Musical Interlude                 Sleepers Wake                                                               Bach

Prayer

Hymn                                        Oh, How Shall I Receive Thee                                VT 215

Candle Lighting

Hymn                                        Maranatha, Come v. 1, 2, 3                            on screen

Scripture Reading                Isaiah 40:1-11

Hymn                                        Prepare the Way! The Prophet Called               VT 220

Children’s Time

Sermon                                   

Praying Our Fears – Hearing the Prophet’s Word

Hymn                                        Gentle Shepherd (2x)                                               VT 718

Communion

        Passing the Bread:       Hope is a Candle                                                        VT 211

        Passing the Cup:           We Come                                                                      VT 225

Time of Sharing

Offering Prayer

Musical Offering               Es ist ein Ros’

Joys and Concerns

After each time of sharing we respond “Lord, hear our prayer.”

Announcements

Hymn                                        Now the Heavens Start to Whisper                    VT 237

Benediction

Postlude

 

Worship Leader: Adela Wedler                                        Preacher: Rachel Siemens

Candle Lighters: Don Douglas, Sam Nielsen     Musicians: Donna Noton, Jochen Eggert

Children’s Time: Kathleen Stoesz                        Joys and Concerns: Rachel Siemens

Ushers: Colin Neufeldt                                     Greeters: Jan Wilhelm or Gord Taves