INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Once in Royal David's City” Jan Kaupp
“Of the Father's Love Begotten”
Welcome & Greetings
Announcements
† Hymn of Praise “All Creatures of Our God and King” UMH #62 (vs. 1,5,7)
† Call to Worship: (responsively)
Pastor: Listen for God’s word this day.
People: May the word of Christ live richly within us.
Pastor: Give thanks for God’s good gifts.
People: We will sing hymns and songs of praise.
All: Rejoice and be glad in Christ, our Savior. We will worship Christ in spirit and in truth.
Opening Prayer: (In Unison)
Nourish us, holy and loving God, that we may grow in wisdom as Samuel and Jesus
before us. Clothe us with compassion and kindness, that we may grow in love and unity,
through the power of your Holy Spirit, in whose name we pray. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Affirmation of Faith: “The Apostles’ Creed– Traditional Version” UMH #881
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Psalm 148:1-14 Pew Bible Pg. 982
New Testament John 1:1-18 Pew Bible Pg. 1645 & 1646
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Focus for this Week: Family and Friends
Preparatory Hymn: “Once in Royal David’s City” UMH #250
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory “The Birthday of the King ” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Sermon: "Sitka, a Snowball, and the Savior" Jim Schwenk
SENDING FORTH
† Closing Hymn: “Hark! The Hearld Angels Sing” UMH #240
† Benediction
† Threefold Amen: UMH #898
† Postlude “Christ Be Our Light ” Jan Kaupp, Leslie Bassett
† indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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HYMNAL: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal