November 30, 2025 Hope – 1st Sunday of Advent
THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, Ye heavenly hosts; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen, Amen, Amen
THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the house of the Lord, our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Psalm 122: 1, 2
People: For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand, I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84:10
Leader: Because of the House of the Lord our God, I will seek thy good. Psalm 122:9
People: Those that be planted in the House of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:13
Leader: Blessed are they that dwell in thy House. Lord, I have loved thy habitation, the place where thy honor dwelleth. Psalm 84: 4a; Psalm 26:8
People: For the Lord is in His Holy Temple, let all the earth keep silence before him. Habakkuk 2:20
Leader: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
People: Oh sing unto the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth sing His praises. Psalm 98:1a, 66:1
THE OPENING HYMN
O Come, All Ye Faithful #106
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come, and behold Him, born the King of angels!
Refrain
O come, let us adore Him; O come, let us adore Him; O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; O sing, all ye bright hosts of heav'n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Refrain
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! Refrain
THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION
THE CHORAL RESPONSE
There is a sweet anointing in the sanctuary, there is a stillness in the atmosphere, o come lay down the burdens you have carried, for in the sanctuary; God is here, Oh come lay down the burdens you have carried, for in the sanctuary; God is here.
THE SELECTION
THE ADVENT LITANY
THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE SERMONIC SELECTION
THE SERMON
THE TITHES AND OFFERINGS
THE OFFERTORY
All things come of Thee, O Lord; and of Thine own have we given Thee. Amen.
THE DOXOLOGY
THE BENEDICTION
2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Ministry and Miracles Praise God for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.” (Psalm 150:2)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Food Drive: In response to the disruption in the distribution of SNAP payments, the Council of Bishops of the AME Church has requested that each local congregation collect food items to share with those in need. We will have a collection box for you to deposit your donations.
Christmas Fellowship @ the Double T Diner: December 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm, 6300 Baltimore National Pike, BMD 21228 Please RSVP at micahame.68@gmail.com
3rd Quarterly Conference: Thursday, December 11th at 7:30 pm, in the Chapel.
In-Person 9:30 am Sunday School: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays.
Bible Study: January2026, TBD, at 7 pmZoom Meeting ID: 847 7845 1959 - Passcode: 274599
Tuesday 7 pm Prayer: (605) 313-5093 - Access Code: 481371
Goodworks Community Center: Join us as we seek to raise $20,000 in 2025 church anniversary offerings for our Goodworks Community Center which will include worship space, classrooms, church offices, outreach space, community gathering space, and disaster response space. Every dollar donated will be matched 1:1, up to $5,000. Please specify your offering as “Church Anniversary” when you give.
2025 Sacrificial Love Offering: All members are asked to give sacrificially above your tithes and offerings, for the work of ministry. Please give $20.25, $202.50, $2,025, or $20,250. Please specify your offering as “Sacrificial Offering” when you give.
Black History Fact: November 29, 1908 – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall born.
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Mental Health and Grief Support and Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: CALL 988 NAMI-Baltimore Metro – www.namibaltimore.org
Black Mental Health Alliance – www.blackmentalhealth.com
Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. – https:/bcresponse.org
Roberta’s House – www.robertshouse.org
MICAH Resources Page – www.micahame.org/resources
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LITANY FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: HOPE
Leader: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We gather, trusting in hope.
People: Lord, in uncertain times, we look to You.
Leader: When our spirits are weary and the world feels heavy, we believe that hope is still alive.
People: Restore our hope, O God. Lift our hearts.
Leader: You have carried us before. You will carry us again.
People: Help us wait with courage. Help us hope with joy.
Leader: Jesus, our hope is in You.
People: Make us a people of hope—shining light for one another. Amen.
THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT | AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH