Angel’s Offering
Behold the King of Angels
Moment of Meditation: Advent is a season of four weeks, which calls the community of faith to prepare once again to celebrate, by Word and Spirit, the birth of Christ. Advent is from the Latin “adventus,” meaning “coming.” Jesus is the King of Angels, born to set His people free and whose coming again in victory, we anticipate as a future reality of the fullness of God’s Kingdom.
Today, the congregation gathers together to gather in time of worship and prayer, humbly offering their gratitude to the Almighty. As Lead Pastor, Rev. David Brown, will share an impactful message centered on the theme of Angel’s Offering.
3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4O LORD God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people’s prayers? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears and given them tears to drink in full measure. 6 You make us the scorn of our neighbors; our enemies laugh among themselves. 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
-Psalm 80:3-7
The service will be accentuated by the beautiful, uplifting and soulful sounds of music by the talented Armstrong Chancel Choir directed by Ben Basone and Stacy Haney on the organ and piano. Together, the faithful will lift their hearts in timeless hymns of worship, including the beloved United Methodist hymns Angels from the Realms of Glory, Emmanuel, Emmanuel, and Angels We Have Heard on High. Then the children of the congregation will also have their moment to shine, as the Children's Sunday School Program presents a special Children's Moment exploring the depths of faith. Undergirding the service is the steadfast devotion of liturgist, Beth Eberle, who will lead the congregation in the Call to Worship and guide them through the appointed scripture passages. This weeks advent candle will be lit by Jane Florer. A special thank you to our greeters, Dottie Wakefield, Victoria & Mark Rhodus. This multi-faceted celebration of praise and reverence will undoubtedly fill the hearts of all in attendance with a profound sense of gratitude and connection to the divine.
10 And it is by God’s will that we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
-Hebrews 10:10
THANK YOU FOR SHARING IN WORSHIP TODAY!
The dedicated production team of Armstrong Youth, Alex K, Kashena Rhoill, and Shanon Rice play a vital role in ensuring today's worship service was a seamless, engaging experience for all in attendance. Elevating the worship experience and ensuring the pastor's words, the choir's harmonies, and the community's prayers are shared far beyond the walls of the sanctuary. Be sure to show your appreciation by liking the church's YouTube channel and following our social media pages to stay connected!