CELEBR ATION OF WORSHIP
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ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude Congregational Introit Angels from the Realms of Glory #168 (v. 1) Prayer of Adoration*
GIVE PR AISE TO GOD Carol Medley† What Child Is This? God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen The First Noel Placing the Bible Prayer of Confession Lord, in this season we have once again been reminded of the incarnation, the story of how you came to be with us and to provide the hope of an eternal future. Too often, our response to this truth has been distraction. We have placed activities above relationships and allowed hurry to take the place of focus on you. Father, forgive us for all the ways that we failed to live out our calling as your people in this season. Give us the ears to hear your voice and help us to respond as your children as we continue our confession in silence… Assurance of Forgiveness Congregational Response O Little Town of Bethlehem #171 (v. 4) Life of the Congregation†
* Those who are able, please stand. † Ushers will seat latecomers at this time.
Invitation to Prayer Breath of Heaven Amy Grant I have traveled many moonless nights, Cold and weary with a babe inside. And I wonder what I’ve done. Holy Father, You have come And chosen me now to carry Your Son.
Offering Our Gifts Go, Tell It on the Mountain
arr. Mark Hayes
When I was a seeker, I sought both night and day. I asked the Lord to help me, And He showed me the way. Refrain:
I am waiting in a silent prayer, I am frightened by the load I bear. In a world as cold as stone, Must I walk this path alone? Be with me now, be with me now. Breath of Heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness, Pour over me Your holiness For You are holy, Breath of Heaven. Do you wonder as You watch my face, If a wiser one Should have had my place? But I offer all I am For the mercy of Your plan. Help me be strong, Help me be, help me. Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on 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 forever. Amen.
Go, tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born. While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night, Behold! Throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Refrain And lo! When they had seen it, They all bowed down and prayed. They traveled on together To where the Babe was laid. Refrain He made me a watchman Upon the city wall; And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all. Refrain Congregational Response* Joy to the World #161 (v. 1, 4)
LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
The Wait Is Over Luke 2:21–40 (Pew Bible 1591–1592) Jay Madden
GO IN GOD’S NAME Hymn of Response* Good Christians All, Rejoice! Invitation and Benediction* Postlude
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LEADING WORSHIP
MILESTONES
Jay Madden Pastor for Mission Chuck Roberts Pastor for Congregational Life
HOSPITALS Cari Ouderkirk Northside
PLACING THE BIBLE Andy Hamilton
LEADING THE MUSIC Mary Hoffman Director of Music Andy Bayles Associate Director of Music & Worship Steven Wooddell Organist Ingrid Cole Soloist
Holiday Schedule — New Year's Day, January 1 —
10:00 am Sanctuary and 11:15 am Summit Services only
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