Grace Presbyterian Church WOrship Bulletin
December 14, 2025
Order of Worship
December 14, 2025 – The Third Sunday of Advent
What Do You Fear? Even in our fear, we are called forward
Rev. Dr. Joanne Sizoo, Pastor
Karen Blackhurst, Elder on Call
Grace Presbyterian Church
Following Jesus, we love, welcome, and serve.
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude “What Child Is This?”
Lighting the Candle of Joy (8:00) Maryalina Shipley (10:15) The Stewart Family
First Scripture Reading Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Call to Worship:
Jeremiah said, “I am only a boy.”
Moses said, “Who am I to do this work?”
Mary said, “How can this be?”
We often say, “But God, I am afraid.”
Even when we are afraid, God invites us closer.
So may we trust the Inviter.
May we heed God’s invitation.
May we summon our courage and sing God’s praise.
Let us worship our courageous, inviting, calling God.
Amen!
**Hymn #726 “The Summons” (vs. 1-2, 4-5)
**Affirmation of Faith
We have seen the valley. We have seen a sky without stars. We have seen the longest night, and still we believe. We believe in a with-us God. We believe in the hope of tomorrow. We believe that good news is louder than fear. We believe this good news is for all people. So even when our knees shake, even when our voice trembles, even when fear is all around us, we will hold onto that good news. We will reach for each other. We will look for God in our midst. We will sing songs of joy. We will proclaim: Unto us, love is born. We have seen the longest night, and we have seen unimaginable love. So still, we believe. Amen.
Time with Young Disciples (10:15)
Anthem (10:15) "O Bethlehem” Grace Notes Choir with Diane Carrouth, cello
Second Scripture Reading Luke 1: 26-39
Message
Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us, not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
**Hymn "O Come, Take Heart” TUNE: VENI EMMANUEL
**Benediction
**Choral Reflection TUNE: STUTTGART
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Postlude
**congregation standing in body or spirit
congregational responses in bold
lyrics printed with permission under One License #A-737483 and CCLI License #2545718
worship liturgy written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art | sanctifiedart.org
Prelude “What Child Is This?”
Lighting the Candle of Joy (8:00) Maryalina Shipley (10:15) The Stewart Family
First Scripture Reading Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Call to Worship:
Jeremiah said, “I am only a boy.”
Moses said, “Who am I to do this work?”
Mary said, “How can this be?”
We often say, “But God, I am afraid.”
Even when we are afraid, God invites us closer.
So may we trust the Inviter.
May we heed God’s invitation.
May we summon our courage and sing God’s praise.
Let us worship our courageous, inviting, calling God.
Amen!
**Hymn #726 “The Summons” (vs. 1-2, 4-5)
**Affirmation of Faith
We have seen the valley. We have seen a sky without stars. We have seen the longest night, and still we believe. We believe in a with-us God. We believe in the hope of tomorrow. We believe that good news is louder than fear. We believe this good news is for all people. So even when our knees shake, even when our voice trembles, even when fear is all around us, we will hold onto that good news. We will reach for each other. We will look for God in our midst. We will sing songs of joy. We will proclaim: Unto us, love is born. We have seen the longest night, and we have seen unimaginable love. So still, we believe. Amen.
Time with Young Disciples (10:15)
Anthem (10:15) "O Bethlehem” Grace Notes Choir with Diane Carrouth, cello
Second Scripture Reading Luke 1: 26-39
Message
Prayers of the People with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us, not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
**Hymn "O Come, Take Heart” TUNE: VENI EMMANUEL
**Benediction
**Choral Reflection TUNE: STUTTGART
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Postlude
**congregation standing in body or spirit
congregational responses in bold
lyrics printed with permission under One License #A-737483 and CCLI License #2545718
worship liturgy written by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed | A Sanctified Art | sanctifiedart.org