December 18, 2011       10:30 AM
Youth Service
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship – a time of music and meditation
Opening Music: “Carol of the Bells” - Ethan Stocum
  “Away in a Manger” - Petersons
  “Short Piano Song” - Becky and Eli Stocum
Welcome and Call to Worship –
Our souls magnify the Lord!
Our spirits rejoice in God our Savior!
The mighty One has done great things for us!
Holy is God's name!
Let us worship God.
For God is our Maker and our Redeemer;
from generation to generation God gives mercy.
(based on Luke 1:46-50)
Lighting of the 4th Advent Candle – Natalie and Daniela Doller
Peoples Response: Today we give thanks for the Josephs among us, migrating far from home when there is no choice, fiercely devoted to the ones they love, unwavering in their belief that there is room for all in the kingdom of God.
*Song of Praise – 347 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
Christmas Puppet Show:
     Story of Mary and Joseph (Away in a Manger)
     This is the Star (We Three Kings)
     The Early Years of Jesus (Come to Jesus)


WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Isaiah 9: 6-7
Message – How Many Kings?
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Response – 340: v 1,3 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
The Offerings:  General Fund
  2nd Offering
Offering Music - “Joy to the World” – Claire Stocum
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
  Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
  Leader: Let us give glory to God
     Who gives us the strength to stand firm
     Who has shown us, and all the world, the mystery
     that was once hidden.
     In the baby in the manger, the teacher, the healer,
     the one who died on a cross and rose again, we meet God.
     To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,
     be the glory forever!
  People:   Amen.

*Parting Song – “Do you Hear What I Hear” – Rusty Nelson
  Postlude
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