South Church in Andover
United Church of Christ

THE WORSHIP OF GOD
ORDER FOR THE SERVICE

Fourth Sunday in Advent December 18, 2005

PRELUDE          Weihnachten (Christmas)          Max Reger  

WELCOME       
     Introduction of Visitors and Guests
     Announcements  
     Exchange of Peace

     The peace of Jesus Christ be with you.
         And also with you.

INTROIT     Believe   G. Ballard & A. Silvestri
                   Treble Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

With the promise of an angel,
and the faith of a young woman

A new day dawned and the world was forever changed.

An invitation to imagination was offered and embraced

And the seeds of promise were planted.

Let us in our time listen for the angel’s voice

That our hearts, like Mary,
may respond to the holy invitation of God.

* HYMN                 O Come, All Ye Faithful      # 132 blue

INVOCATION AND THE Lord's Prayer

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

Song: Joyce Holloway, Melanie Long, Amy Machain,
Charlotte Ozirsky, Amanda Vocell, Breanne Vocell

PEACE

Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth,
giving a promise of safety and worth
When God is a child there's joy in our song.
The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong,
and none shall be afraid.

Hope - Love - Joy- PEACE

Charles, Deborah, Madelaine and Mackenzie Gray

LET THE CHILDREN COME                     Angel Songs     Ed Parker

Children in grades K-High School may move to their church school classrooms.
Parents of children up to age 7, please go to your child’s classroom after worship.

SCRIPTURE        Luke 1: 26 - 55        (see insert)

SERMON             Life that Magnifies God        Dr. Mutti

PASTORAL PRAYER             

OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS IN THANKSGIVING

    Invitation
    Offertory Anthem        Magnificat   Dietrich Buxtehude

Text: Luke 1: 46 – 55, sung in Latin,

    *Doxology      
    *Dedication Prayer          

* HYMN     The First Nowell   # 56 red

vs. 1 – 2 – all, vs. 3 – men, vs. 4 – women, vs. 6 - all

During the hymn, people wishing to sing the Hallelujah Chorus
are invited to gather at the front of the sanctuary.

*   BENEDICTION        

* POSTLUDE   Hallelujah Chorus from "Messiah"   G.F.Handel

*   Those who are able may stand.

Participating in Today's Service:
Greeters: Scott and Marilyn Helmers with Sara and Julie
Acolytes: Olivia and Jessica Harvey
Deacon: Teri Guenard
Youth: Auden Lincoln-Vogel

Soloists:
Soprano: Linda O’Donnell, Holly Redford, Kristen Redford, Laurie Sorota
Alto: Anne Clough,
Tenor: Doug Halsted, Beth Kiker, Charles Leinbach
Bass: Marty Mason, Dave Penner

Musicians:
Violin: Julie Diehl, Sally Lincoln-Vogel, Lauren McCarron,
Brendan O’Donnell, Olga Pineda, Reggie Pineda
Viola: Susan McDonald, Nancy Miller
Cello: Rob Bethel, Julie Durrell
Bass: Quintan Hodges
Trumpet: Vinny Monaco, James Martino