WORSHIP SERVICE LITURGY INFORMATION
WORSHIP SERVICE LITURGY INFORMATION
Date: December 27, 2020
Sunday: Christmas 1
Centering Scripture: "Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted,
his glory is above earth and heaven." Ps 148:13
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Praise God in the highest heavens. Praise God, all dwellers on the earth.
Praise God, all who seek to live in faithfulness. Glorify Gods name and join the loving community.
Know that we are chosen by God, holy and beloved. We are called into one body, the church of Jesus Christ.
Let us draw close to God and to one another. Let us join with all creation to worship God.
All: Come, let us worship God.
Reflective Interlude
A TIME FOR PRAISE AND PRAYER
ςPraise Songs: #270 “Joy To The World”
Joy to the world, the Lord is come; let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room.
And heaven and nature sing, ad heaven and nature sing.
And heave, and heaven and nature sing.
#267 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I heard the bells on Christmas day their old familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat of peace on earth, goodwill to men.
And in despair I bowed my head “There is no peace on earth I dais,
For hate is strong, and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men.”
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is now dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good will to men.”
Prayer of Invocation
Height and breadth, length and depth, the whole universe proclaims your glory, faithful God. Your wisdom fills the universe with possibilities we have not tapped. Your Word comes to us filled with riches we have not mined. Within ourselves is the potential for greatness as yet unrealized. Confront us here with your eternal claim on us that we may become the kind, compassionate, and patient people you intend for us to be. Amen.
Presentation of Offering #290 "As With Gladness..." vs 3
As they offered gifts most rare at that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy,
all our costliest treasures bring, Christ to Thee our heavenly King.
Prayer of Offering Dedication (In Unison)
We are thankful for the love that gave us life, for the mission that gives purpose to our days, and for the peace that Christ grants to us. Keep us from needless anxiety, that we may give without counting the cost. We give ourselves as well as our money, that your Word may spread where it is not known and take root where it has not been heeded. Amen.
Hymn #631 “Lord’s Prayer”
Prayers of the People
A TIME TO LEARN AND GROW
Bible Lesson: Luke 2:22-40 Reader:
Children’s Message
Message "Simeon and Anna"
Moment for Reflection
ςClosing Hymn #277 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;
with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
Commission and Blessing
Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly. Put on - as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved - compassion, kindness, meekness, and patience.
We will spend time in study and prayer. We will forgive as we have been forgiven.
The peace of Christ will rule in your hearts. You will know God's favor day after day.
We will praise God's name in all we do. We will join with faithful people to give daily thanks. Amen.
Benediction
Choral Benediction # 243 “Emmanuel“
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel
God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel.
We now go forth into the world, to live and serve as He would do.
Our dear Lord lives in our hearts! We serve our Lord, Emmanuel.
Thought for the day: In this short life that only last a blink of an eye,... how much, how little is within our power! Emily Dickinson
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