THE APPROACH TO GOD
Welcome Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen
Call to Worship Isaiah 12:2-6
Hymn "What A Friend We Have in Jesus"
THE WORD OF GOD IN CONVERSATION
Scripture Reading Philippians 3:20-4:8
Children’s Message Rev. Don Van Antwerpen
Together with Pastor Don, the kids will light the Advent Candle!
Homily “But…”
RESPONDING TO GOD
A Time of Prayer, Meditation, and the Offering of Gifts
Sending Hymn “Blessed are They”
Benediction Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen
Song Lyrics for Today's Worship
"What a Friend we Have in Jesus"
1. What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!
2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer!
3. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge-- take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield you; you will find a solace there.
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“Blest Are They"
1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit; theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow, they shall be consoled.
CHORUS: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
3. Blest are they, who show mercy, mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart, they shall see God.
CHORUS: Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
4. Blest are you who suffer hate, all because of me. Rejoice, be glad; yours is the kingdom; shine for all to see.
CHORUS (2x): Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you; holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God!
Serving in Worship Today
Presiding Pastors
Rev. Musubi Tabuchi, Ashiya Christian Church
Rev. Don Van Antwerpen (RCA), Unfinished Community
Rev. Akiko Van Antwerpen (RCA - Volunteer)
Ministers
All The People of God's Community