First Parish Church Manchester by the Sea Sunday, December 11, 2022
Join us for our music filled worship, stay for the message, and refresh your spirit!
Third Sunday of Advent, 10 AM. 10 Central St and streamed on Facebook, FirstParishChurchManchesterMa.
Worship led by Rev. Dr. Llewellyn P. Smith, retired pastor of Mass. U.C.C. congregations in East Milton and West Gloucester and active in our Congregation, singing in the Choir, and chairing and serving on our Education, Nominating, Mission and Executive Committees.
Sermon Pointing Toward Christ
Music led by Dr. Herman Weiss, First Parish Choir, Rebecca Shrimpton and guest vocalist, Erin Merceruio Nelson.
Sunday school meets at the Church 10 AM
Prayers can be requested on our website Prayer Wall, firstparishchurch.org
10 AM, 10 Central St and streamed on Facebook, FirstParishChurchManchesterMa. All are welcome to join us.
Pastoral Symphony (from ‘The Messiah’) – G. F. Handel (1685 – 1759)
Recitatives and Chorus – There Were Shepherds Abiding in the Field/Glory to God (from ‘The Messiah’) – G. F. Handel
Recitative and Air – Then Shall the Eyes/He Shall Feed His Flock/Come Unto Him (from ‘The Messiah’) – G. F. Handel
Recitative/Air/Chorus – O Thou, That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion (from ‘The Messiah) – G. F. Handel
God Be with You – Ralph Vaughn Williams (1872-1958)
Hymns Watcher, Tell Us of the Night, Now Bless the God of Israel
Scripture David Lumsden Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11: 2-11
Lighting the Advent Candle: Love The Lumsdens
Deacon Nancy Peterson