Illustrations of Immanuel

Advent Rite

INVOCATION

CONFESSION OF SINS & ANNOUCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Illustrations Of Immanuel

Introduction

I. From Problem to promise

Hymn: #574 The Tree of Life (vs. 1-4)

II. From Sacrifice to Substitute 

HYMN: #355 Let All Together Praise Our God (vs. 1-2, 4, 6)

III. From Lamb to Loving Sacrifice

HYMN:  #329 All My Heart Again Rejoices (vs. 1, 3-5)

IV. From Branch to Bethlehem

HYMN: #360 Behold, a Branch Is Growing (vs. 1-2, 4)

V. From Majesty to Manger

Children’s Song: Away in a Manger

VI. From Jonah to Eternal Joy

Children’s Song: O Come, O Come Immanuel

Message Text: Matthew 24:36-44

THEME: Are You Ready?

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD'S PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING SONG: Joy to the World (vs. 1, 2, 4)