Sunday Worship from Houston and Killellan Kirk led by Revd. Gary Noonan
Order of service
GATHERING
Centring / entrance of bible
Introit: The voice of God goes out to all the world (HY283, vv. 1 & 2)
Welcome
Call to Worship
HY273 O come, O come, Emmanuel
Lighting Advent Candle
Hymn v.1 The candle of hope (Tune: Hanover – “O worship the King”)
Prayer (incl. Lord’s Prayer)
Intimations
PROCLAIMING the WORD
Scripture Reading 1
Isaiah 2:1-5
Anthem: Sleepers, wake! (Mendelssohn)
Scripture Reading 2
Matthew 24: 36-44
HY472 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
SERMON
RESPONDING
HY477 Lo, he comes with clouds descending
Prayer of dedication & Intercession
SENDING
HY277 Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Sung Blessing: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Postlude Music: Prelude on “Quem Pastores Laudavere” (Paul Fey)
