Hymnal 123 1 The first Noel, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter's night that was so deep, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star shining in the east, it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. 3 This star drew nigh to the northwest, over Bethlehem it took its rest, and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. 4 Then entered in there wisemen three, full reverently upon the knee, and offered there, in His presence, their gold and myrrh, and frankinsense Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. Response Reading: 117. Advent Sunday (3) PRES: The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus. CONG: it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. the glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; PRES: they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God CONG: Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; PRES: say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, CONG: he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you. PRES: Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped CONG: Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy PRES: Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert CONG: The burning sand will become a pool, the thirsty ground bubbling springs PRES: In the haunts where jackals once lay, grass and reeds and papyrus will grow. CONG: And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness. PRES: The unclean will not journey on it; it will be for those who walks in that Way. Apostle's Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His Only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in The Holy Ghost, The Holy Catholic Church, The Communion of Saints, The forgiveness of sin, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen. Hymnal 1 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. Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. 15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’” Hymnal 360 1 Bugle calls are ringing out, "Forward" is the battle shout, See where floats the conquering sign, onward to the war divine And when the battle's over we shall wea ra crown, we shall wear a crown, we shall wear a crown! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem! Wear a crown, wear a crown, a way over Jordan! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem! 2 Sound the charge against the foe, lay the hosts of error low; In His name, victorious King, let the song of triumph ring; And when the battle's over we shall wea ra crown, we shall wear a crown, we shall wear a crown! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem! Wear a crown, wear a crown, a way over Jordan! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem! 3 Fight the fight of faith and love, looking unto Him above; Loyal soldiers, do and dare, your commander's joy to share. And when the battle's over we shall wea ra crown, we shall wear a crown, we shall wear a crown! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem! Wear a crown, wear a crown, a way over Jordan! And when the battle's over we shall wear a crown in the new Jerusalem!