Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 am
Holy Communion at the end of service on each first Sunday of the month.
Calvary United Methodist Church/ Christiansburg, November 21st, 2021: Update
- Masks are required for unvaccinated individuals only. Vaccinations are strongly encouraged, however. Vaccinated persons do not need to wear a mask.
- Pews remain marked off. Social distancing is still encouraged. We pass the peace at the end of the service by reciting our mission statement. Pastor Sebert dismisses the congregation after the benediction.
- Hymnals and Bibles have just recently been placed back in the pews. Singing is now allowed. We do not sanitize after the service any longer.
- Offering plates are still by each door.
Calvary United Methodist Church
Pastor Sebert Rorrer
Morning Worship
November 28, 2021
First Sunday Of Advent
Gathering of the Congregation
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Prayer Requests
Call To Worship
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
*Introit: People, Look East (First Verse) UMH #202
Invocation
Worship Through Praise and Music
*Hymn of Praise: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” UMH #240
Prayers Of God’s People
The Lord’s Prayer
Worship Through Affirming Our Faith
*The Apostle’s Creed Page 881
*Gloria Patri Page 71
Worship Through Hearing The Word
*Hymn of Preparation: “In The Bleak Midwinter” UMH #221
Message
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Page 1030
“And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men,
even as we do toward you.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12
A. Jesus is coming again with all His Saints.
1. To be ready we must increase and abound in love.
2. This must be love for one another and toward all men.
3. To complete that Christ will come again and establish His eternal kingdom.
4. He will gather all believers into one united family under His rule.
5. He will establish our hearts unblamable in holiness before God Our Father.
*Hymn Of Commitment: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” UMH #196
*The Passing of God’s Love and Peace: Mission Statement
*Benediction
Sending Forth
Kingdom Building Through Our Tithes and Offerings
Postlude: Doxology Page 95
*Denotes that the congregation stands as able.
Mission Statement
Through the love of Jesus Christ, Calvary United Methodist Church is a beacon of light and love to our families, our community, our nation, and the world. Guided by the Holy Spirit we are a covenant church with Jesus Christ through faith, prayer, and service.
Wednesday Prayer Service at 3:00pm
December 19 – Christmas Cantata “Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem”