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December 29, 2024 First Sunday after Christmas 10:30 A. M.
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Prelude Lighting of the Candles
Opening Scripture Sentence: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:13-14
*Opening Prayer Pastor
*Call to Worship From Psalms 96, 97, 98
Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
All: The Lord has made his salvation known and has revealed his righteousness to the nations. He has remembered his love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Leader: He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples in truth. Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad!
All: Light is shed upon the righteous; joy floods the upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord and praise his holy name!
*The Hymn The Birthday of a King No. 212
(All Verses)
Light the Christ Candle
Call to Confession
Unison Prayer of Confession
O God, you reign over all creation, yet we try to limit you. You come to enlighten us, yet we shield our eyes from the brightness of your revealed love. You have a plan for us, yet we try to modify the blueprints of your purpose. In the coming of Jesus Christ, we begin to see what you intended for us all along. Forgive our many sins and help us to sing a new song as reborn children of God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon Pastor
“See, your Savior comes! His reward is with him… you will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord; you will be called Sought After, the City No Longer Deserted.” Isaiah 62:11-12
*Hymn of the Month Ring the Bells No. 203
Our Giving to the Lord Pastor
Give to the Lord the glory he deserves! Bring your offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor. Let all the earth tremble before him. Psalm 96:8-9
*Offertory, Doxology and Offertory Prayer
*The Hymn I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day No. 208
(All Verses)
Sharing of Blessings and Concerns, Pastoral Prayer Pastor
Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Gospel Readings Luke 2:8-20 and John 1:1-12
Epistle Reading Colossians 3:12-17
Leader: This is the Holy Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God for His Holy Word.
Sermon “When the Angels Left Them…” Rev. Cindy Barton
*The Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 186
(Verse 5)
*Benediction
*Retrieval of the Light
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you.
*Postlude