Prepare (December 11, 2016)

This blog gives you a glimpse into the upcoming Sunday Gathering. It's an opportunity to read through the passage we'll be studying together, pray through some of the liturgy we'll be using, and listen to a selection of the songs we’ll be singing.


ADVENT - Traditional Carols

SERMON

Gary Aston will be taking us to Luke 1:5-25; 67-7 this week, showing us what Zechariah's song tells us about faith, joy and our hearts. 

LITURGY

CALL TO WORSHIP

Long ago, the coming birth of our Saviour Jesus was foretold to the people of Israel and to a world, who like us now, was longing for a Saviour to bring relief from the suffering and sin: The prophets of old proclaimed that the people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. And today, above the clamor of our darkness and sin, the Word of truth and light resounds. Over nations enshrouded in despair His salvation dawns.

For a child is born to us, a Son is given to us. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

MUSIC

  • Come Thou Long Expected Jesus (Kings Kaleidoscope) : A wonderful reminder of why Jesus came down into this world, as a child and yet a king, to deliver us from our sin and reign over all. 

  • Angels from the Realms of Glory: A retelling of the Christmas narrative, calling us to come and worship King Jesus.