Sunday 15 December 2024 is the Third Sunday of Advent.

So far, during this Season of Advent, we have lit the candles of Hope, Peace and, today, Joy. These elements stand individually but are, crucially, stronger together.

This is how the Church works too. God knows and loves us all individually but the Church is a collective.

Rev. Christine McWhirter discusses this across today’s service and touches on the theme in both her All-Age address and the sermon.

Video recording of today’s service

The All-Age Address begins here.

The Sermon begins here.

Order of Service

Welcome/notices
Call to worship
Lighting the first, second and third candles on advent wreath
Sing Light a candle bright and tall – first three verses
Hymn – CH4 291 When out of poverty is born
Prayer and Lord’s prayer
Readings: Isaiah 12: 2-6 and Luke 3: 7-18
Hymn – CH4 273 O come, o come Emmanuel vs 1, 2, 4, 5
All-age
Hymn – CH4 472 Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Message
Hymn – CH4 519 Love divine, all loves excelling
Prayer for others
Hymn – CH4 279 Make way, make way
Blessing and Amen