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First Sunday of Advent: December 1, 2024

Hope—Luke 1:1-25

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Lyrics*

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Autumn Hardman | C. Frederick Oakeley
John Francis Wade | Matt Crocker | Ryan Taubert

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant;
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels!

O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord

O come, all ye faithful
Come, let us adore Him.
O come, all ye faithful
Come, let us adore Him!

Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation;
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!
Glory to God, glory in the highest!

O sing, hallelujah! He alone is worthy!
O sing, hallelujah! He alone is worthy!

Yes, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus to Thee be all glory giv’n:
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing

Jesus Messiah

Chris Tomlin | Daniel Carson | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves

He became sin who knew no sin
That we might become His righteousness
He humbled Himself and carried the cross
Love so amazing, love so amazing

Jesus Messiah, Name above all names
Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel
The rescue for sinners
The ransom from heaven
Jesus Messiah Lord of all

His body the bread, His blood the wine
Broken and poured out all for love
The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn
Love so amazing, love so amazing

All our hope is in You
All our hope is in You
All the glory to you God
The Light of the world

O Come O Come Emmanuel

O come O come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear

Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel
Shall come to thee O Israel

O come Thou Dayspring come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight

O come Desire of nations bind
All peoples in one heart and mind
Bid envy strife and quarrels cease
Fill the whole earth with heaven's peace

Doxology

Thomas Ken

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

* CCLI # 108970

Credits

What a wonderful group of friends we had for this week’s service! John Jay welcomed us, and he and Corrie invited us into a communal practice of gratitude. Sam and Coby lit our first advent candle and led us in a litany of Hope. Lindsay led us in communion. May read scripture. John Jay provided us with a teaching and offered up the benediction. Lindsay invited us into a time of generosity through our offering. Paul provided our offertory. Our other musicians this morning were Leslie, John Jay, Judah, Tim, Chris B and the FBCP Choir. John Jay and Lindsay reminded us of the different ways we are invited to participate in communal life together. Leslie oversaw the production while Steph worked their technical magic to mix this special collaborative worship experience.