Scripture:
8:30 AM Order of Service
The Gathering
Welcome Liturgist
Prelude
We Welcome The Light of Christ
Lighting the Christ Candles Liturgist
Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
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!
Hymn #159 "There's a Song in the Air"
Call to Worship Liturgist
Leader: We were walking in cold and darkness.
Now we dwell in the warmth of your light.
For your love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: A child has been born for us,
a new beginning is given to us.
For love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: You are our creator, you dwell in our midst,
you bring us your peace.
For you love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Invocation Unison
Gracious
God,
you
call us across deep waters and dark places.
Yours
is the light which guides us
and
the voice which we follow.
We
pray that you would reveal yourself to us as we worship you.
May
those without hope be encouraged;
those
who are sad, cheered;
those
who are seeking, find you;
and
may all things be according to your will.
In
the name of your beloved Son we pray. Amen.
Contemplating God’s Word
Scripture Rev. Ben Groth
Sermon/Meditation Rev. Ben Groth
Prayers of the People
We Share Our Joys &
Concern Liturgist
Prayer Hymn, #204 "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" sts. 1 & 3
Praying Together Rev. Ben Groth
The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table Liturgist
Hymn of Communion , #162 "What Child Is This?" ALL
Hymn of Communion , #162 "What Child Is This?" ALL
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer Liturgist
Going Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship Liturgist
Hymn #167 "Go Tell It on the Mountain" ALL
Blessing Liturgist
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!
Children come forward to un-light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
10:40AM Service
Welcome Liturgist
The Gathering
Prelude
Call to Worship Liturgist
Leader: We were walking in cold and darkness.
Now we dwell in the warmth of your light.
For your love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: A child has been born for us,
a new beginning is given to us.
For love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: You are our creator, you dwell in our midst,
you bring us your peace.
For you love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Hymn #159 "There's a Song in the Air ALL
Invocation Unison
~ written by Rev. Richard J. Fairchild,
Call to Worship Liturgist
Leader: We were walking in cold and darkness.
Now we dwell in the warmth of your light.
For your love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: A child has been born for us,
a new beginning is given to us.
For love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Leader: You are our creator, you dwell in our midst,
you bring us your peace.
For you love and goodness,
People: We give you thanks, O God.
Hymn #159 "There's a Song in the Air ALL
The Acolytes light the Christ candles.
Invocation Unison
Gracious
God,
you
call us across deep waters and dark places.
Yours
is the light which guides us
and
the voice which we follow.
We
pray that you would reveal yourself to us as we worship you.
May
those without hope be encouraged;
those
who are sad, cheered;
those
who are seeking, find you;
and
may all things be according to your will.
In
the name of your beloved Son we pray. Amen.
Passing of the Peace
Hymn #47 (Red Spiral) "Jesus, Name Above All Names"
Hymn #47 (Red Spiral) "Jesus, Name Above All Names"
Contemplating God’s Word
Scripture Rev. Ben Groth
Anthem
Children’s Sermon Rev. Ben Groth
Sermon/Meditation Rev. Ben Groth
Prayers of the People
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns Liturgist
Prayer Hymn #204 "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" sts. 1 & 3
Praying Together Rev. Ben Groth
The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table Liturgist
Hymn of Communion , #162 "What Child Is This?" ALL
The Elder’s Prayer of
Communion
Words of Institution
The Words of Institution are shared by
the congregation. You will find the text
on the video screen. Follow the Elder’s
lead.
The Lord’s Supper
All are welcome to share at the
Table. Come forward using the center
aisle. As you partake of the bread and
the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the
table. The offering you share supports
the ministries and life of Christ’s church.
The Lord’s Prayer Liturgist
Going Forth into the World
Challenge for Discipleship Liturgist
Hymn #167 "Go, Tell It on the Mountain" ALL
Hymn #167 "Go, Tell It on the Mountain" ALL
Blessing Liturgist
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!
Children come forward to un-light the candles as we share the responsive reading.
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Hymn "Love This World Through Me"
