Sunday, November 29, 2020
First Sunday in Advent
Advent is a season of waiting and longing, a season of patience and hope. Whether you’re used to this season or whether you’re experiencing it for the first time, you’re welcome to gather your hearts with us now.
Greeting and Announcements
Online-only worship next Sunday, December 6th
Bible study Wednesday at 6pm and Thursday at 11am
Click here for a digital version of The Upper Room or email Pastor Jo for a PDF of our Advent devotional this year.
Prelude
Lighting the Advent candle of hope
Opening Prayer
Creator of the world, you are the potter, we are the clay, and you form us in your image. Shape our spirits so that we may live out your compassion and justice, whole and sound in the realm of your peace. We pray this in the name of Jesus, the one who saves us and transforms us. Amen.
Adapted from Vanderbilt Divinity Library’s Revised Common Lectionary Prayers
Scripture
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Mark 13:24-37
Sermon:
“Hope”
“Restore us, O LORD God of hosts.”
—Psalm 80:19
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer
If you have joys and concerns to share, call or text Pastor Jo at 828.226.5981 or email the church at whittierunitedmethodist@gmail.com.