Advent 1 Worship

Today we light the Advent candle of hope, and the message is about the difference between wishing and hoping. Music includes Bach's Savior of the Nations, Come (organ instrumental), a soloist singing O Come, O Come, Immanuel with guitar accompaniment, and a Christmas postlude on the lap harp. Here is the order found on the video at the bottom of the page:
  • 00:00 Chimes
  • 00:29 Prélude: Nun komm der Heiden Heiland
  • 02:17 Welcome
  • 02:57 Directions: How to Jazz Up Your Advent Wreath
  • 04:52 Advent Wreath: Lighting of the Candle of Hope
  • 06:15 Song: O Come, O Come, Immanuel
  • 08:05 Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3.21-26
  • 09:17 Message
  • 16:53 Invitation/Institution: 1 Corinthians 11.23-25
  • 17:37 Prayer of Confession
  • 18:55 Communion Prayer
  • 20:20 Lord's Prayer
  • 20:55 Fraction
  • 21:37 Benediction
  • 22:09 Response: Go Now in Peace
  • 24:04 Postlude: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing 
As always, it's best to watch the video in full-screen mode.