Sunday Worship Service
December 11, 2022 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
WELCOME
Welcome! We are grateful that God has brought us together. If you are a first time visitor, please send Pastor Jinwoo an email at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
OPENING SONG
In the Bleak Midwinter
CALL TO WORSHIP – 3rd ADVENT Wreath Candle Lighting – from “Seeking Jesus, The Advent of Justice And Peace”. (Light the candles of HOPE, PEACE and JOY.)
One: God of heaven and earth, You sent Your servant John as a messenger to Your people, bringing news of Your goodness to the world, Your Word of Life and Light.
Many: Let us bring news of Your goodness and Light.
One: We believe that the true Light – Your true Light – shines on all people and ones to us.
Many: Let us proclaim news of Your Light through all the earth.
One: We welcome and honor Your Light And Your Word, which become flesh and dwells among us.
Many: Open our hearts to welcome You.
One: Light of the world come, draw near to us.
Many: In this Advent season, come, Your Light, into our dim world.
One: Light of the world come, draw near to us.
Many: Shine Your star that we might follow.
One: Light of the world come, draw near to us.
Many: Enhance our view and lighten our path.
One: Light of the world come, draw near to us.
All: Let Your love overflow in us, Through us, beyond us. Amen.
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
Cares Chorus (sing twice), Faith We Sing (black book) # 2215
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
Advent Reflections
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 34:18; 1 Peter 5:6-7
GOOD NEWS
God Grinding the Sharp Edges of My Brokenness
† SONG Together
Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice, Faith We Sing (black book) # 2089
THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: God wants our love more than God wants our offerings; God cares about our hearts not the amount of our offerings. (Hosea 6:6)
All: As we count all the blessings God has already given to us, we cheerfully give our offerings to God, the Provider, with grateful hearts. Amen! (2 Corinthians 9:7)
PRAYING TOGETHER
THE LORD’S PRAYER – UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895
We are SENT by the power of God
LIFE OF ST. MATTHEW’S COMMUNITY
† BLESSING AND SENDING
May the grace and peace of Christ be with you, my friends.
Go and share the love of God, love that never ends.
CLOSING SONG
What Child is This?