O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise. Psalm 95: 1-2.
Approach:
Hymn 197 ‘As we are gathered, Jesus is here.’
Lighting of the Advent Candles/ Hymn 284 vv. 1-2,4
Min: O come, let us sing to the Lord;
All: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Min: Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
All: let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise. Psalm 95: 1-2.
Hymn 103 ‘Fill your hearts with joy and gladness.’
Offering – Hymn 505 v1
Prayer.
Word:
Zephaniah 3: 14-18a.
Hymn 184 Sing to the Lord a joyful song.
Philippians 4: 1-7.
Sermon: ‘Rejoice in the Lord.’
Response:
Hymn 175 ‘Praise, I will praise you Lord.’
Prayer/ Lord’s Prayer.
Hymn 529 ‘Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go.’
Blessing:
Benediction/ Threefold Amen
Hymn 786 ‘May the God of peace go with us.’
Thought for the week:
‘The greatest honour you can give to God is to live gladly
because of the knowledge of his love. If our joy gives honour to God, then it is our
duty to be joyful.’ Julian of Norwich
Mortlach and Rothes Church 