Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun,
People: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice!
Leader: The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future,
People: O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path!
Leader: We enter this new year with hope and excitement,
People: O Lord, remind us that You lead us
Hymn of Praise: CH # 159 There's a Song in the Air sts. 1 & 2
Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Holy One, you have promised to be with us,
And long ago sent your Spirit to abide among us
and guide us to a future of goodness and hope.
We come seeking your truth, your justice, your kindness.
O God, you are with us this morning.
Let us feel your presence and
welcome you into our lives.
Come and fill these desires of our hearts,
And long ago sent your Spirit to abide among us
and guide us to a future of goodness and hope.
We come seeking your truth, your justice, your kindness.
O God, you are with us this morning.
Let us feel your presence and
welcome you into our lives.
Come and fill these desires of our hearts,
As we pray, Our Father…..
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn CH # 575 Come and Find the Quiet Center sts. 1 & 2
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH# 404 A Hymn of Joy We Sing ALL
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper and Offering
Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH # 469 I Am The Light of the World sts. 1, 2 & 4
Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: Welcome & Announcements
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise: CH # 159 There's a Song in the Air sts. 1 & 2
Leader: A new day has dawned, a new year begun,
People: O Lord, call us so we may hear Your voice!
Leader: The world turns to hopes and dreams of the future,
People: O Lord, keep us in Your ways and on Your path!
Leader: We enter this new year with hope and excitement,
People: O Lord, remind us that You lead us
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
Holy One, you have promised to be with us,
And long ago sent your Spirit to abide among us
and guide us to a future of goodness and hope.
We come seeking your truth, your justice, your kindness.
O God, you are with us this morning.
Let us feel your presence and
welcome you into our lives.
Come and fill these desires of our hearts,
And long ago sent your Spirit to abide among us
and guide us to a future of goodness and hope.
We come seeking your truth, your justice, your kindness.
O God, you are with us this morning.
Let us feel your presence and
welcome you into our lives.
Come and fill these desires of our hearts,
As we pray, Our Father…..
Turning to God in Prayer
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn: CH # 575 Come and Find the Quiet Center sts. 1 & 2
Prayers of the People
Musical Reflection
Musical Reflection
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment & Blessing
Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion.
Please hold the elements as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: CH# 404 A Hymn of Joy We Sing ALL
Call to Offering
Offertory
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH # 469 I Am The Light of the World sts. 1, 2 & 4
Benediction
Choral Response and Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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