​Franklin Community Church
Order of Worship
November 26, 2023 - 9:30 AM
Rev. Jon Pohl, Pastor

Prelude   ♪ ♫                                                                                       Maria Cimarelli, piano                                                                 
Bringing in the Light                                                                                                   Acolytes 
       
Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship                                                                                        Rhonda Myers, Liturgist
     L:  We are here because we are tempted by joy.  Sometimes joy is elusive or short-lived, but we desire a joy that is not limited by our current reality but birthed by our God who made heaven and earth. We hunger for the joy of the Lord. What great joy God has given us through the coming of the Christ Child.

     P:  Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

     L:  It is God’s great joy not to leave us to the devices of our mind and the limits of our humanity. God expanded our possibilities by sending us Jesus to let us glimpse the ways of God, limitless in love, wisdom, and power. Through Jesus, we once again have a direct connection to our Creator.

     P:  Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

     L:  We come this day seeking God’s divine message that will deliver us from sadness, fear, and anger.

     P:  When we hear God’s message and act accordingly, the joy of the Lord will come into our world.
       
​​*Hymn      "Joy To The World"                                                                                   #246

Children's Message 
Passing of the Peace

Prayer Time  🙏🏼
    Hymn of Meditation      "We Gather Together" v.1                                            #131  
    Prayers of the People
    Silent Meditation
​    The Lord’s Prayer

Anthem                               "People Need The Lord"                                               Green   
                                       Lillian Maley & Keith Kunkel
                                 
*Prayer for Illumination (In Unison):
Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.  Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord.  Amen

*Scripture Lesson:  Matthew 1:18-28                               (text in section below)       (NRSV)    
                                  
Response to the Reading of the Scripture
     L:  May God add a blessing to the reading, hearing and understanding of the
          scripture.
     P:  Thanks be to God.

Sermon    "There's Good News and Bad News"                            Rev. Jon Pohl, Pastor

Baptisms:  Tiffany Marie Krugman and Alexandria Grace Krugman
                           God Parents are Mandy Albrecht and Tim Coriden
                                Parents are Pam Krugman and Mark Phillips  

Offering 
   *Doxology  “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”                                 #94
    Offering Prayer

​*Hymn     “Blessed Assurance"                                                                                   #369
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*Benediction
     
*Postlude 
  Taking Forth the Light
  (Please remain in your places until the acolyte(s) have reached the doors with the
   light.)

* Indicates that those who are able may stand.

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Scripture Lesson:    
Matthew 1:18-28                                                                                                             (NRSV Updated Edition)   

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Special Announcements:               (Click HERE for more announcements)

- Sunday, November 26th:  Hanging of the Greens - following Worship @ 10:30 AM

- Monday, November 27th:  Pub Theology - 7:30PM  Sign-Up HERE

- Tuesday, November 28th:  Doing Life With Your Adult Children 7:00 PM

- Thursday, December 7th:  6:00 PM - Advent by Candlelight 🎄

- Sunday, December 17th: Christmas Cantata - Special Time:  9:00 AM   ♪ ♫​

​Franklin Community Church
26425 Wellington
Franklin, MI  48025

​Worship Time:  9:30 AM

​​Phone:  248-626-6606
Fax:  248-626-5356
​Email: 
​info@franklin-community-church.org

Office Hours:  Monday        9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         Tuesday        9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         Thursday      9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
                         
Emails and requests received outside of business hours will be taken care of the next business day.               ​