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December 17, 2023 · 10:45 am · Third Sunday of Advent

Pam Willoughby and Rev. Chris Cottingham will sing “Come To Us” for the Call to Worship. Sue and Don Baldwin and Jean Robinson will light the Advent Candle of Joy. We will sing the carol “Once in Royal David’s City. Sue Baldwin will read David’s Song: Psalm 29:1-2, 10-11. We will sing the carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will pray the Offertory Prayer. Richard Reynolds Huss will play “And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah)” for the Offertory. Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will read Mary’s Song: Luke 1:46-55. Anna Leavitt and Rev. Chris Cottingham will sing “Carol for Advent: An Advent Duet on ‘What Child Is This.'” Jean Robinson will read Zechariah’s Song: Luke 1:67-79. The Sanctuary Choir will sing the anthem “In the Bleak Midwinter.” Thomas Rygg will read The Angels’ Song: Luke 2:13-14. The Sanctuary Choir will sing the anthem “Silent Night.” Don Baldwin will read Simeon’s Song: Luke 2:25-32. The Sanctuary Choir will sing the anthem “Christmas Joy.” Rev. Chris Cottingham will read Our Song: Colossians 3:14-17. Joseph Reed will sing “Where Shepherds Lately Knelt.” We will sing the carol “The First Nowell.”

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David’s Song: Psalm 29:1-2, 10-11
Mary’s Song: Luke 1:46-55
Zechariah’s Song: Luke 1:67-79
The Angels’ Song: Luke 2:13-14
Simeon’s Song: Luke 2:25-32
Our Song: Colossians 3:14-17