WORSHIP SERVICE  |  SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13

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TODAY’S SERMON

Have you ever heard of the plant called “fireweed”? It is that hearty stock that is typically the first to shoot up after a forest fire. In the aftermath of ashes and embers, the brightly colored flower breaks through to begin the process of restoring the soil and establishing new growth.

This weekend in worship, we are going to look at a passage from Isaiah that speaks to the way that this child in Bethlehem will grow up to “bestow on (us) a crown of beauty instead of ashes.” In a poignant way, we are reminded of the wonder of what Christ does for us and how in those places that seem gray and lifeless, he can yet lift us up to be and provide beauty in what can be such a stark world.

I don’t know about you, but in this season where so much is hard, I can use a reminder about this beauty. At times, those ashes just seem a little too near. Let’s take a peek into what God has done in that manger because right now all of us need that picture of fireweed. Even more, let’s see if we can be that break through beauty in the lives of others. – In Christ, Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon

Scripture guide and questions for the third Sunday of Advent: December 7-13

Scripture guide and questions for the fourth Sunday of Advent: December 14-20

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ALL-AGES ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 10:00 AM

Children, youth, and adults are invited to join together on Sunday mornings during Advent at 10:00 am on Zoom for brief study on the Biblical understanding of the words: Joy (December 13) and Love (December 20). After the video, children, youth, and adults will break out into their regular Sunday school classes.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Premieres at 4:00 pm on December 13

The concert, entitled Emmanuel, will feature instrumental music by our Reveille Ringers, Tom Bailey on organ, Youth Strings Ensemble, and an intergenerational collaboration with strings players from the Richmond Symphony for a stunning final piece on the program! Concert details

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS OPPORTUNITIES

Come explore our webpage devoted to all the Advent and Christmas happenings at Reveille during December.

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WELCOME TO WORSHIP

Associate Pastor Rev. Stephen Coleman

PRELUDE

“Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” (“Savior of the Nations, Come”)
from Orgelbüchlein BWV 599 by J.S. Bach
Tom Bailey, Organ

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

The Speer Family

OPENING HYMN

203 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
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CHILDREN’S MOMENT

Ellie Speer

SCRIPTURE READING & SERMON

Luke 1:46b-55 read by Clark Williams
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 read by Rev. Dr. Pete Moon
Sermon Series: “Fear Not”  |  Sermon Title: “Beauty for Ashes”
VMFA Artwork: THE BRUGES MASTER OF 1499, Flemish, 15th century, Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints, ca. 1499, oil on wood

MUSICAL OFFERING

“Starlight” by Bobby Strand, Amanda Cook, Lindsey Strand, Brian Johnson
Katie Cantone, Vocals and Guitar

PASTORAL PRAYER

Minister of Adult Ministries Rev. Kelley Lane
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CLOSING HYMN

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

BENEDICTION & POSTLUDE

Lead Pastor Rev. Dr. Pete Moon

“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” arr. Joe Cox
Youth Strings Ensemble
Tamara Nicely, Director

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