This Week's Service 

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Call to Worship - Psalm 63:1–4 

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; 

my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 
So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. 
Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. 
So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. 

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Opening Hymn - Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - #400

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Lighting of the Advent Candles

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​​​​​​​​Unison Prayer 

Faithful God of unfolding plans, when our certainty falters and our expectations collapse, you are still at work, inviting us into grace that redefines and redeems. Like Joseph, we bring our gifts and lay down our plans, trusting that your Spirit can shape our offering into something greater than we imagined. Let these gifts and our lives be signs of obedience, humility, and hope. May they help carry Christ into a world still longing for peace, hungry for love, and needing redemption. We pray in the name of the one who is Emmanuel - God with us. Amen.

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​Prayers of the People

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Hymn Response – Doxology - #95

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​Children's Chat

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Scripture Reading - John 15:9-13 

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​​​​​Message - Love​​

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​Closing Hymn - Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee  - #89

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Benediction - Ephesians 6:23-24 

Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible. 

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Postlude - O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Chris Tomlin