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Hanging of the Greens – First Sunday of Advent

Today, we will light the Candle of Hope on the First Sunday of Advent. We hope that you will join us for Worship at 11:00AM, either in-person or via livestream.  

God is our refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
Though its waters roar and foam, though mountains tremble.
The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
He utters His voice, the earth melts.
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Come, behold the works of the Lord;
See what desolations He has brought on the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; He burns the shields with fire.
“Be still, and know that I am God!”
“I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”
The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. – Psalm 46:1-3, 6-11

We hope you will join us in Worship on Sunday, November 20, starting at 11:00AM. We will be reading from Luke 22:32-43. Pastor Benjamin Wines will share the message, “The King’s Judgement”.

Questions for Further Reflection:
What kind of king is Jesus? How does he use his power?
Who might King Jesus be challenging you to reach out to today?

O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things.
His right hand and His Holy Arm have gotten Him victory.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
Break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
With the lyre and the sound of melody.
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
Make a joyful noise before the Lord.
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
The world and those who live in it.
Let the floods clap their hands;
Let the hills sing together for joy
At the presence of the Lord, for He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Psalm 98:1, 4-9

We hope you will join us for Worship, in-person or via livestream, starting at 11:00AM. We look forward to seeing you there! We will be reading from 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, as Pastor Benjamin Wines brings the message, “Faithful Boasting”.

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song,
His praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Israel be glad in its Maker;
Let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.
Let them praise His Name with dancing,
Making melody to him with tambourine and lyre.
For the Lord takes pleasure in His people;
He adorns the humble with victory.
Let the faithful exult in glory;
Let them sing for joy on their couches. Psalm 149:1-5

We hope you will join us today as Pastor Benjamin Wines brings the sermon, “The Power at Work in Christ.” We will be reading from Ephesians 1:11-23.

You are righteous, O Lord,
And Your judgments are right.
You have appointed Your decrees in righteousness
And in all faithfulness.
My zeal consumes me
Because my foes forget Your words.
Your promise is well tried,
And Your servant loves it.
I am small and despised,
Yet I do not forget your precepts.
Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your Law is the Truth.
Trouble and anguish have come upon me,
But Your commandments are my delight.
Your decrees are righteous forever;
Give me understanding that I may live. – Psalm 119:137-144

We invite you to join us as our guest speaker, Rev. Jeanell Cox, brings the message “A Wee Little Man Wasn’t He” based on Luke 19:1-10.

Jeanell Cox serves as an interfaith Chaplain at Glenaire Retirement Community in Cary. She is a Board Certified Chaplain of 20 years, and truly enjoys both her work with older adults and opportunities like today to join in leading congregational worship in a local church.

Deacon Ordination Service for Leigh Bigger and Cameron Packer

The Law of the Lord is perfect,
Reviving the soul;
The Decrees of the Lord are sure,
Making wise the simple;
The Precepts of the Lord are right,
Rejoicing the heart;
The Commandment of the Lord is clear,
Enlightening the eyes;
The Fear of the Lord is pure,
Enduring forever;
The Ordinances of the Lord are true
And righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold,
Even much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey,
And drippings of the honeycomb.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable to You, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. from Psalm 19

Join us in Morning Worship, whether online or in-person, beginning at 11:00AM. Today, Pastor Benjamin Wines brings the message entitled, “A Critical Faith”. Our scripture passage is 2 Timothy 3:14 – 4:5. We will also be having an Ordination Service for our two newest deacons, Leigh Bigger and Cameron Packer.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart,
In the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the Lord,
Studied by all who delight in them.
Full of honor and majesty is His work,
And His righteousness endures forever.
He has gained renown by His wonderful deeds;
The Lord is gracious and merciful.
The works of His hands are faithful and just;
All His precepts are trustworthy.
They are established forever and ever,
To be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
He sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever.
Holy and Awesome is His Name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
All those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever. from Psalm 111

We look forward to worshiping with you, either in-person, or via live-stream, starting at 11:00AM. Our Call to Worship is from Psalm 111, and we will also be reading from 2 Timothy 2:8-15.

The Lord knows the days of the blameless,
And their heritage will abide forever;
They are not put to shame in evil times,
In the days of famine they have abundance.
Our steps are made firm by the Lord,
When He delights in our way;
Though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong,
For the Lord holds us by the hand.
Depart from evil, and do good;
So you shall abide forever.
For the Lord loves justice;
He will not forsake His faithful ones.
The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord;
He is their Refuge in the time of trouble. – from Psalm 37

We hope that you will join us for Worship – either in-person or via livestream – at 11:00AM. Today, Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “Since the Dawn of Man”. We will be reading from both 2 Timothy 1:8-14.

Do not fret because of the wicked;
Do not be envious of wrongdoers,
For they will soon fade like the grass
And wither like the green herb.
Trust in the Lord and do good;
Live in the land and enjoy security.
Take delight in the Lord,
And He will give you the desires of your heart.
Commit your way to the Lord;
Trust in Him, and He will act.
He will make your vindication shine like the light
And the justice of your cause like the noonday.
Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret over those who prosper in their way.
Refrain from anger and forsake wrath.
Do not fret — it leads only to evil.
For the wicked shall be cut off,
But those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land.
Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more;
Though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there.
But the meek shall inherit the land
And delight themselves in abundant prosperity. Psalm 37:1-11

Join us for Worship – either in-person or via livestream – at 11:00AM. Today, we will hear from our guest speaker, Dr. Steve Bolton, who will bring the message, “Stir Up the Gifts of God”. We will be reading from both 2 Timothy 1:1-7 and Psalm 137:1-4.

Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
Do not put your trust in princes,
In mortals, in whom there is no help.
When their breath departs, they return to the earth;
On that very day their plans perish.
Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
Whose hope is in the Lord their God,
Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them;
Who keeps faith forever;
Who executes justice for the oppressed;
Who gives food to the hungry.
The Lord sets the prisoners free;
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. Psalm 146:1-8

Today’s Scripture passage is Luke 19:19-31.

Questions for further reflection:

What does it mean to be a good neighbor?
How could the rich man have been a good neighbor to Lazarus?
How can you “faithfully listen” to God and others?