2nd Sunday of Advent
Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas
December 6, 2020 (10:45 a.m.)
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CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Jan Davis
OPENING VOLUNTARY Savior of the Nations, Come J.S. Bach
Scott Montgomery, organ
*CALL TO WORSHIP Dr. Steve Pulliam
Pastor: On this second Sunday of Advent,
we light the second purple candle of the Advent wreath
as a symbol of Christ the Way.
People: May the Word sent from God through the prophets
lead us to the way of salvation.
All: O come, O come, Emmanuel!
*OPENING HYMN 196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus HYFRYDOL
1. Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
2. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.
*SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 40:1-11
SERMON Christmas Quest: Dr. Jan Davis
SPEAK
INVITATION TO REPENTANCE Dr. Steve Pulliam
Prepare the way of the Lord!
Let us make our confession to God.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND PARDON
Lord, we have not kept watch for you, nor listened for your voice.
We have occupied ourselves with our own concerns.
We have not noticed the needs of people around us,
nor acknowledged the love that has been shown to us.
Forgive us for our lack of watchfulness.
Help us to wait to know your will.
Help us to look out for the needs of others.
Help us to work, watch, and listen for your coming. Amen.
GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERING
OFFERTORY SOLO Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. David Maddux
Dennese Adkins, soprano
*DOXOLOGY 95 OLD 100th
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise him, all creatures here below.
Praise him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The pastor gives thanks, remembering God’s acts of salvation, and concludes:
And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven,
We praise your name and join their unending hymn:
The pastor continues the thanksgiving and concludes:
And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ,
we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice,
in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
The pastor invokes the present work of the Holy Spirit and then praises the Trinity, concluding:
All honor is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever:
TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP
COMMUNION MUSIC O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. Jay Rouse
Frode Gundersen, piano
RECEIVING PRAYER & INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
*CLOSING HYMN 203 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed ELLACOMBE
1. Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son!
Hail in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free;
to take away transgression, and rule in equity.
2. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong;
to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong;
to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight.
3. He shall come down like showers upon the fruitful earth;
love, joy, and hope, like flowers, spring in his path to birth.
Before him, on the mountains, shall peace, the herald, go,
and righteousness, in fountains, from hill to valley flow.
4. To him shall prayer unceasing and daily vows ascend;
his kingdom still increasing, a kingdom without end.
The tide of time shall never his covenant remove;
his name shall stand forever; that name to us is love.
BENEDICTION
CLOSING VOLUNTARY God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen arr. Judith P. York
Scott Montgomery, organ & Frode Gundersen, piano
FRESH GREENERY
The fresh greenery wreaths on the front doors of the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of
Rose and Bill McNair by Cindy and Mark McNair, Lauren and Tadd Sapone and Caroline and Cole McNair.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name
shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
CONCERTS AT CENTRAL
PRESENTS
A CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA!
Thursday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Dennese Adkins, Gloria Deveraux, Ethan Godfrey & Staceé Lyles, soloists
Richard Rulli & Tlaloc Perales, trumpet
Cory Mixdorf & Nolan Miller, trombone
Jason Hausback, bass trombone & Andrew Baker, oboe
Scott Montgomery, organ & Frode Gundersen, piano
This virtual concert may be viewed on the church’s website, centraltolife.com,
and on the church’s Facebook page: Central United Methodist – Fayetteville.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
We are so glad that you have chosen to be with us this morning. We are mindful during this pandemic just how
special worshiping together is. In our effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we are asking that everyone
adhere to the following directives while in the sanctuary.
1. Masks must be worn over your nose and mouth at all times.
2. Everyone is encouraged to partipate fully in the worship service, including the singing of the hymns
and responses, and the spoken liturgy. Masks must be on.
3. Please refrain from physical contact with others, outside of your family groups.
No handshaking, embracing, or touching.
4. Please remain seated and enjoy the closing voluntary. An usher will indicate when your row may
depart afterwards. You will leave via the window aisles, and exit through the north vestibule doors.
5. We ask that you take everything with you when you leave.
