DIGITAL BULLETINS

9 AM         11 AM

1st Sunday in Advent
December 3, 9 am

Prelude

Welcome

Announcements

CONNECT WITH FIRST MIAMI
Discover how you can become more involved in the ministries at First Miami. Fill out a Connect Card HERE and a First Miami staff member will be in touch with you soon.

ADVENT STUDY BOOK
“A Surprising God” by Thomas G. Long and Donyelle C. McCray 
We have a new Advent study book available at the church for purchase at The Brickell Light, located right off the church lobby. We encourage you to pick up a copy and to join a Bible study group to study the Word with others this season of Advent. To sign-up for a Bible study group, click HERE.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Monday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 17
Weekdays 3 pm – 9 pm 
Weekends 10 am – 9 pm
Did you know you are supporting the church’s ministries when you purchase a tree from the  Christmas Tree Sale? In doing so, you are helping us spread Christmas cheer throughout the year! All proceeds from the Brickell Christmas Trees Sale support the church’s missions. Learn more at firstmiami.org/missions

JADA Art Exhibit
Dec. 8-10
We invite you come visit the JADA Art Exhibit inside the church’s chapel. The JADA Art Organization is a global art movement promoting artist residences, discussions, and art exhibits on Metamodernism. To learn more, click HERE 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Sunday, Dec, 17, 9 am service
We invite you to the 9 am worship service on Sunday, December 17 where we will sing our praises together, along with the First Miami Children’s Choir. The children’s choir meets weekly on Sundays at 10 am for singing lessons. Children in grades K-8th are welcome. Register your child HERE 

MOMSNEXT: Moms with Kids (Ages 0-18)
Sunday, Dec. 17, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 
First Miami invites moms and kids (ages 0-18 years old) to our MomsNext group for a luncheon and fellowship at the church immediately after the 11 am worship service. Moms and kids will enjoy a free meal and babysitting with registration, plus, you’ll learn about our upcoming Mom’s Night Out activities planned for this season! RSVP HERE

CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve – 11 am, 5 pm & 7 pm
Christmas Day – 11 am
First Miami Presbyterian Church extends a warm invitation for you to join us for Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Christmas Eve services are on Sunday, Dec. 24th 11 am, 5 pm & 7 pm. The Christmas Day service is on Monday, Dec. 25 at 11 am. All are welcome! 

Opening Hymn

Prayer of Confession &
Assurance of Pardon

Hymn

Hymn of Assurance

Responsive Profession of Faith:
Apostles' Creed

Liturgist: With the whole church, let us confess our faith. Do you believe in God the Father?

People: We believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? 

People:  We believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into Heaven; He is seated at the right hand of the Father, and He will come to judge the living and the dead.

Leader:  Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?

People: We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Liturgist: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts. To this peace we were called as members of a single body. The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

Anthem

Scripture Reading: Mark 13:24-37

“But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”

Message

Offering & Communion

Support the ministry of Jesus Christ by setting up recurring donations or by giving one-time gift HERE. We Thank You in advance for your support.

The Lord’s Prayer 

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Closing Hymn

Benediction

Postlude

1st Sunday in Advent
November 26, 9 am

Prelude

Songs Of Praise

Hosanna (Praise is Rising)

Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You

We turn to You

 

Hope is stirring, hearts are yearning for You

We long for You

 

Cause when we see You we find strength

To face the day

In Your presence all our fears are washed away

Washed away

 

Hosanna Hosanna

You are the God who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hear the sound of hearts returning to You

We turn to You

 

In Your kingdom broken lives are made new

You make us new

 

Cause when we see You, we find strength

To face the day

In Your presence all our fears are washed away Washed away

 

Hosanna Hosanna

You are the God who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hosanna

Hosanna

Come have Your way among us

We welcome You here, Lord Jesus

 

Cause when we see You, we find strength

To face the day

And in Your presence all our fears are washed away

Washed away

 

Cause when we see You, we find strength

To face the day

And in Your presence all our fears are washed away

Washed away

 

Hosanna Hosanna

You are the God Who saves us

Worthy of all our praises

Hosanna

Hosanna

Lord, come have Your way among us

We welcome You here, Lord Jesus


You’re Beautiful

I see your face in every sunrise

The colors of the morning are inside your eyes
The world awakens in the light of the day

I look up to the sky and say, You’re Beautiful

 

I see your power in the moonlit night

Where planets are in motion & galaxies are bright

We are amazed in the light of the stars

It’s all proclaiming who you are, You’re beautiful

 

I see you there hanging on a tree

You bled & then you died & then you rose again 

for me
Now you are sitting on your heavenly throne

Soon we will be coming home, You’re beautiful

 

When we arrive at eternity’s shore

Where death is just a memory & tears are no more
We’ll enter in as the wedding bells ring

Your bride will come together and we’ll sing…
You’re Beautiful


Unashamed Love

Your calling me to lay aside the worries of my day
To quiet down my busy mind and find a hiding place
Worthy, You are worthy
I open up my heart and let my spirit worship Yours
I open up my mouth and let a song of praise come forth
Worthy You are Worthy
Of a childlike faith and of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life and of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love
Your calling me to lay aside the worries of my day
To quiet down my busy mind and find a hiding place
Worthy, You are worthy
I open up my heart and let my spirit worship Yours
I open up my mouth and let a song of praise come forth
Worthy You are Worthy
Of a childlike faith and of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life and of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love
Of a childlike faith and of my honest praise
And of my unashamed love
Of a holy life and of my sacrifice
And of my unashamed love
Worthy, You are worthy
Worthy, You are worthy

Confession & Assurance of Pardon

Passing of the Peace

Announcements

CONNECT WITH FIRST MIAMI
Discover how you can become more involved in the ministries at First Miami. Fill out a Connect Card HERE and a First Miami staff member will be in touch with you soon.

ADVENT STUDY BOOK
“A Surprising God” by Thomas G. Long and Donyelle C. McCray 
We have a new Advent study book available at the church for purchase at The Brickell Light, located right off the church lobby. We encourage you to pick up a copy and to join a Bible study group to study the Word with others this season of Advent. To sign-up for a Bible study group, click HERE.

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Monday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 17
Weekdays 3 pm – 9 pm 
Weekends 10 am – 9 pm
Did you know you are supporting the church’s ministries when you purchase a tree from the  Christmas Tree Sale? In doing so, you are helping us spread Christmas cheer throughout the year! All proceeds from the Brickell Christmas Trees Sale support the church’s missions. Learn more at firstmiami.org/missions

JADA Art Exhibit
Dec. 8-10
We invite you come visit the JADA Art Exhibit inside the church’s chapel. The JADA Art Organization is a global art movement promoting artist residences, discussions, and art exhibits on Metamodernism. To learn more, click HERE 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Sunday, Dec, 17, 9 am service
We invite you to the 9 am worship service on Sunday, December 17 where we will sing our praises together, along with the First Miami Children’s Choir. The children’s choir meets weekly on Sundays at 10 am for singing lessons. Children in grades K-8th are welcome. Register your child HERE 

MOMSNEXT: Moms with Kids (Ages 0-18)
Sunday, Dec. 17, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm 
First Miami invites moms and kids (ages 0-18 years old) to our MomsNext group for a luncheon and fellowship at the church immediately after the 11 am worship service. Moms and kids will enjoy a free meal and babysitting with registration, plus, you’ll learn about our upcoming Mom’s Night Out activities planned for this season! RSVP HERE

CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Christmas Eve – 11 am, 5 pm & 7 pm
Christmas Day – 11 am
First Miami Presbyterian Church extends a warm invitation for you to join us for Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Christmas Eve services are on Sunday, Dec. 24th 11 am, 5 pm & 7 pm. The Christmas Day service is on Monday, Dec. 25 at 11 am. All are welcome! 

Scripture Reading: Mark 13:24-37

“But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.”

Message

Offering & Communion

Support the ministry of Jesus Christ by setting up recurring donations or by giving one-time gift HERE.  We Thank You in advance for your support.

The Lord’s Prayer 

Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

River (Song)

Been traveling these wide roads for so long

My heart’s been far from you

Ten-thousand miles gone

Oh, I wanna come near and give ya

Every part of me

But there is blood on my hands

And my lips aren’t clean

In my darkness I remember

Momma’s words reoccur to me

“Surrender to the good Lord

And he’ll wipe your slate clean”

Take me to your river

I wanna go

Oh, go on

Take me to your river

I wanna know

Tip me in your smooth waters

I go in

As a man with many crimes

Come up for air

As my sins flow down the Jordan

Oh, I wanna come near and give ya

Every part of me

But there is blood on my hands

And my lips aren’t clean

Take me to your river

I wanna go

Go on

Take me to your river

I wanna know

I wanna go, wanna go, wanna go

I wanna know, wanna know, wanna know

Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go

Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know

Wanna go, wanna go, wanna go

Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know

Take me to your river

I wanna go

Lord, please let me know

Take me to your river

I wanna know

Closing Song

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

My chains are gone
I’ve been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, Amazing grace

Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I’m found
Was blind, but now I see

Benediction

Postlude

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