December 25, 2011 10:30 AM
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship – a time of music and meditation
Call to Worship –
Leader: Who shall come in the fullness of time to gladden the hearts of men?
All: Who shall bring new joy to the world?
Leader: O come, O come, Immanuel, and ransom captive Israel!
All: O come, Lord Jesus, come! May your salvation bring joy to our world.
*Song of Praise – Come thou long expected Jesus
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Continuing Praise
- Away in a manger
- O Little town of Bethlehem-
Call to Confession: Isaiah 53:6 (in unison)
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 53: 4-5
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time --
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – Matthew 1:18-25
Reader: “This is the Word of the LORD”
People: Thanks be to God!
Message – DREAMING OF CHRISTMAS
“A Dream Come True” Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Praise – - Joy to the world
The Offerings – General Fund
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*God Blesses Us
Leader: May the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
The Love of God our Father, and
The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Be with us all.
People: Amen.
*Parting Song of Praise - Angels we have heard on high
Postlude
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*All those who are able to are requested to stand
