Scripture:
8:30 AM Order of Service Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: We gather wondering, People: 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?'
Leader: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,
People: In the wisdom of grandparents.Leader: We gather asking,
People: 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?'Leader: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope,
People: where the oppressed are set free.
Leader: We gather wanting to know,
People: 'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?'
Leader: We will find our Hope where fear is overwhelmed by grace,
People: and all people are overwhelmed by joy.
Hymn of Praise: CH 170 How Great Our Joy
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
God of all time, you break into the darkness of this world
with the glorious light of your presence.
Your light makes your love for the world visible
in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour.
Your light guided those gift-bearing travelers from afar
to find the Christ-child.
Your light leads us to you, now revealed in the risen Christ.
Accept our worship as it arises from hearts and minds
in awe over your gift to us of pure love.
With Christ we pray, Our Father....
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn Video- Born in Bethlehem
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: CH 151 The First Noel
Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup
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 167 Go Tell It On the Mountain
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!
People: Amen!
10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: CH 134 Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise: CH 170 How Great Our Joy
Call to WorshipLeader: We gather wondering,
People: 'Where will we find the Babe born in Bethlehem?'
Leader: We will find the Babe in the laughter of children,
People: In the wisdom of grandparents.Leader: We gather asking,
People: 'where will we find the Child of Christmas?'Leader: We will find the Child where the needy are gifted with hope,
People: where the oppressed are set free.
Leader: We gather wanting to know,
People: 'where will we find the Christ who has come for us?'
Leader: We will find our Hope where fear is overwhelmed by grace,
People: and all people are overwhelmed by joy.
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
God of all time, you break into the darkness of this world
with the glorious light of your presence.
Your light makes your love for the world visible
in Jesus Christ, your Son, our Saviour.
Your light guided those gift-bearing travelers from afar
to find the Christ-child.
Your light leads us to you, now revealed in the risen Christ.
Accept our worship as it arises from hearts and minds
in awe over your gift to us of pure love.
With Christ we pray, Our Father....Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Children's Moment and Blessing
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: Video- Born in Bethlehem
Prayer Hymn: Video- Born in Bethlehem
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture:
Choir Voluntary
Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table
Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations
and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each
element as we partake in unison.
Communion Hymn: CH 151 The First Noel
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: CH 167 Go Tell It On the Mountain
Benediction
Choral Response CH 115 There's Something about that Name
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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