Sunday Worship from Houston and Killellan Kirk led by Revd. Gary Noonan
Order of service
GATHERING
Centring / entrance of bible
Introit: Lift up your heads, eternal gates (HY289, vv. 1 & 4)
Welcome
Call to Worship
HY281 People, look east
Lighting Advent Candle – Tourish Family
Hymn v.2 The candle of hope (Tune: Hanover)
Prayer (incl. Lord’s Prayer)
Christmas Gifts to CrossReach
Intimations
PROCLAIMING the WORD
Scripture Reading 1
Isaiah 11:1-10
Anthem: How far is it to Bethlehem (Trad., arr. Stan Pethel) with Stephanie Bell (flute)
Scripture Reading 2
Matthew 3: 1-12
HY334 On Jordan’s bank
SERMON
RESPONDING
HY473 ‘Thy Kingdom come!’ – on bended knee
Prayer of dedication & Intercession
SENDING
HY Hills of the north, rejoice
Benediction
Threefold Amen
Sung Blessing: Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Postlude Music: Voluntary in D minor (John Stanley)
