Prelude - “Ding Dong Merrily on High” (arr. Perks) - Jeff Perks with orchestra Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Lighting the Advent Candles - Kim Nichols Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: All creation holds its breath. People: The time is almost here. Leader: The heavenly choir of angels is ready to sing. People: Excitement is all around us. Leader: Prepare your hearts as the grace of God takes on human form. People: We gather to ready our hearts for the love of the Christ Child. Hymn - “O Come All Ye Faithful” - #41 - 3 Verses Lesson # 1 - Genesis 3:8-15; 17-19 Hymn - “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - #2 - 2 Verses Lesson #2 - Genesis 22:15-18 Anthem - “I Wonder as I Wander” - Unity Handbells Lesson #3 - Isaiah 9:2,6-7 Anthem - “O Nata Lux” - Unity Choir Lesson #4 - Isaiah 11:1-4,6-9 Hymn - “Lo, How A Rose E’re Blooming” - #48 - 2 Verses Lesson #5 - Luke 1:26-35, 38 Anthem - “Christmas Medley” - Unity Handbells Lesson #6 - Luke 2:1-7 Anthem - “In Bethlehem” - Unity Choir Lesson #7 - Luke 2:8-16 Hymn - “The First Nowell” - #56 - Verses 1, 2, 4 Lesson #8 - Matthew 2:1-11 Anthem - “Still, Still, Still” - Unity Choir Offering and Prayer Lesson #9 - John 1:1-5,10-14 Anthem - “The Word Was God” - Unity Choir Hymn - “Hark, The Herald Angels Sing” - #31 - 3 Verses Benediction Postlude - “Hallelujah Chorus” - please join in singing Unity Choir: Ryan Harrison, director Jeff Perks, accompanist Soprano: Kim Smith Lynne Gronning Pam Gay Rachel Frye Pam Roberts Naomi Priola Alto: Mary Demorest Jeannette Aimutis Laurie Dodge Pam Conrad Elaina Phillips Sam Sipes Tenor: Chris Easterling Ann Lampron Greg Conrad Bud Freeman Mike Dodge Doug Phillips Bass: Joe Lampron Keith Sipe Maurice White Marty Smith Ken Sipes Peter Alford Michael Jarolim Unity Handbells: Hensleigh Stamey Naomi Priola Jeannette Aimutis Kara Lukehart Mary Demorest Pam Roberts Rachel Frye Bill Gronning Kim Smith Chris Easterling Joe Lampron Orchestra: Violin 1 - Sarah Russell Talbert Violin 2 - Samantha Hearn Cello - Cheryl Comer Trumpet - Tadd Hoffman Flute - Alaina Henning Percussion - Ross Jarrell