John 1:1-5 (ESV)1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
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DCEMBER MEMORY VERSES:
John 1:1-5 (ESV)4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
Isaiah 35:1-10
1 Imagine the wilderness triumphantlyshouting for joy,
the desert’s unbridled happinesswith its spring flowers.
2 It will happen! The deserts will come alive with new growth budding and blooming, singing and celebrating with sheer delight.
The glory of ancient tree-covered mountains will spill over to the deserts.The glory of the Eternal One will be
on full display there, and they will revel in the majestic splendor
of our God.
3 So, with confidence and hope in this message, strengthen those with feeble hands, shore up the weak-kneed and weary.4 Tell those who worry, the anxious and fearful, “Take strength; have courage! There’s nothing to fear.
Look, here—your God! Right here is your God! The balance is shifting;
God will right all wrongs.None other than God will give you success. He is coming to make you safe.”
LITURGY:
Adoration of God
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Joyful JoyfulWe Adore Thee
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Joyful, joyful,we adore Thee,
God of glory,Lord of love;
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Hearts unfoldlike flowers before Thee,
opening tothe sun above.
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Melt the cloudsof sin and sadness;
drive the darkof doubt away;
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Giver ofimmortal gladness,
fill us withthe light of day!
11 Light is sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart. 12 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!
- Psalm 97:11-12
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All Thy workswith joy surround Thee,
earth and heavenreflect Thy rays,
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Stars and angelssing around Thee,
center ofunbroken praise.
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Field and forest vale and mountain,
flowery meadow,flashing sea,
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Singing birdand flowing fountain
call us torejoice in Thee.
13 Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For the LORD has comforted his people and will have compassion on his afflicted.
- Isaiah 49:13
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Thou art givingand forgiving,
ever blessing,ever blessed,
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Wellspring ofthe joy of living,
ocean depthof happy rest!
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Thou our Father,Christ our Brother,
all who live in loveare Thine;
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Teach us howto love each other,
lift us tothe joy divine.
8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
- 1 Peter 1:8
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Mortals,join the mighty chorus,
which the morning starsbegan;
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Father loveis reigning o’er us,
brother lovebinds man to man.
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Ever singing,march we onward,
victors in the midstof strife,
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Joyful musicleads us Sunward
in the triumphsong of life.
I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God,
for he has clothed mewith the garments of
salvation; he has covered me
with the robe of righteousness…
- Isaiah 61:10a
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My Soul Magnifiesthe Lord
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Good news of great joyFor every woman, every man
This will be a sign to youA baby born in Bethlehem
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Come and worship,do not be afraid
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A company of angelsGlory in the highest
And on the Earth peace among
Those on whom His favor rests
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Come and worship,do not be afraid
Come and worship,do not be afraid
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord!
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He has donegreat things for me,great things for me!
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Unto you a child is bornUnto us a Son is given
Let every heart prepare His throne
And every nation under Heaven
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Come and worship,do not be afraid
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord!
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He has donegreat things for me,great things for me!
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord!
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He has donegreat things for me,great things for me!
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Of His governmentthere will be no end
He'll establish itwith His righteousness
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He shall reignon David's throne
And His name shall befrom this day on
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Wonderful Counselor,Everlasting Father
Wonderful Counselor,Everlasting Father
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;and the government shall be
upon his shoulder, and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 9:6
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord…
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord…
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord…
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord…
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord!
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He has donegreat things for me,great things for me!
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My soul, my soul,magnifies the Lord
My soul magnifies the Lord!
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He has donegreat things for me,great things for me!
LITURGY:
Confession of Sin andAssurance of God’s
GraceIf you would like someone to pray for you,a couple is standing by the INFO tablein the back.
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O Come, O Come,Emmanuel
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O come, O come,Emmanuel
And ransomcaptive Israel
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That mournsin lonely exile here,
Until the Son of God appear.
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
O Israel!
78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
- Luke 1:78-79
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O Come, Thou Day-spring,come and cheer
Our spirits byThine advent here;
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Disperse the gloomyclouds of night,
And death’s dark shadowsput to flight.
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee,
O Israel!
2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings.
- Malachi 4:2a12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
- John 8:12
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O come,Desire of Nations, bind
In one the heartsof all mankind;
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Bid Thouour sad divisions cease,
And be Thyselfour King of Peace.
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel has come to thee,O Israel!
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Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel has come to thee,O Israel!
9 O Zion, messenger of good news, shout from the mountaintops! Shout it louder, O Jerusalem. Shout, and do not be afraid. Tell the towns of Judah, “Here is Your God!” 10 Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.
- Isaiah 40:9-10
12Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.“
- Acts 4:12
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In Christ Alone
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In Christ alonemy hope is found;
He is my light,my strength, my song;
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This cornerstone,this solid ground,
Firm through the fiercestdrought and storm.
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What heights of love,what depths of peace,When fears are stilled,when strivings cease!
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My comforter,my all in all—
Here in the love of ChristI stand.
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
- Ephesians 2:8
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In Christ alone,Who took on flesh,
Fullness of Godin helpless babe!
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This gift of loveand righteousness,
Scorned by the onesHe came to save.
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Till on that crossas Jesus died,
The wrath of Godwas satisfied;
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For all our sinon Him was laid—
Here in the death of ChristI live.
11Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him;
- 2 Timothy 2:11
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There in the groundHis body lay,
Light of the worldby darkness slain;
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Then bursting forthin glorious day,
Up from the graveHe rose again!
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And as He standsin victory,
Sin's curse has lostits grip on me;
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For I am Hisand He is mine—
Bought with the preciousblood of Christ.
18 He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
- Psalm 55:18
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No guilt in life,no fear in death—This is the pow'rof Christ in me;
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From life's first cryto final breath,
Jesus commandsmy destiny.
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No pow'r of hell,no scheme of man,Can ever pluck me
from His hand;
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Till He returnsor calls me home—
Here in the pow'r of ChristI'll stand.
9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
- Colossians 2:9-10
From Psalm 130
Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice.Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence,
serve you.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait
for the morning.
People of God, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.He himself redeems us from all of our sins.
6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
7 O Israel, put your hope in the LORD,
for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
- Psalm 130:6-7
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My Soul Waits
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Be still,O my soul,
For the Lord,He is near
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Find rest,O my longing heart,
When You call,He will hear
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In His wordwill I put my hope
In His wordwill I put my hope
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I wait for the Lord,my soul waits
In His wordI will place my life
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My soulwill wait for the Lord
More than watchmen wait for the morning,
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More than watchmenwait for the light
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Be still,O my soul,
For the Lord,He is near
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Find rest,O my longing heart,
When You call,He will hear
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In His wordwill I put my hope
In His wordwill I put my hope
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I wait for the Lord,my soul waits
In His wordI will place my life
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My soulwill wait for the Lord
More than watchmen wait for the morning,
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More than watchmenwait for the light
7 O Israel, put your hopein the LORD,
for with the LORDis unfailing love
and with him is full redemption.
8 He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.
- Psalm 130:7-8
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Every morningYour mercies are new
Every morningYour mercy,
it falls over me
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Every morningYour mercies are new
Every morningYour mercy,
it falls over me
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Every morningYour mercies are new
Every morningYour mercy,
it falls over me
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Every morningYour mercies are new
Every morningYour mercy,
it falls over me
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MEN:I wait for the Lord,
My soul waits
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercies are new
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MEN:In His word
I will place my life
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercy,it falls over me
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MEN:My soul will
wait for the Lord
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercies are new
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MEN:More than watchmen wait for
the light
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercy,it falls over me
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MEN:I wait for the Lord,
My soul waits
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercies are new
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MEN:In His word
I will place my life
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercy,it falls over me
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MEN:My soul will
wait for the Lord
WOMEN:Every morning,
Your mercies are new
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ALL:More than watchmen wait for
the morning,
More than watchmenwait for the light
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ALL:More than watchmen wait for
the morning,
More than watchmenwait for the light
9 I will praise you foreverfor what you have done;