Bazetta Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Timothy McCollum, Celebrating the Lord's Day at Bazetta Christian Church December 27, 2020 First after Day

9:30 a.m. Worship Service

The Church Gathers Before God GREETINGS IN CHRIST

MUSIC FOR CENTERING “Noel” – Chris Tomlin and Lauren Daigle

CALL TO WORSHIP L: O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. C: Sing to the Lord, bless God’s name; proclaim God’s salvation from day to day. L: Declare God’s glory among the nations, God’s marvelous works among all the peoples. C: For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; to be revered above all gods. L: For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. C: Honor and majesty are before the Lord; in whose sanctuary are strength and beauty. ~ Psalm 96:1-6, Hymnal

OPENING “ We Have Heard on High” Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains

Refrain: , in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song? Refrain

Come to Bethlehem and see Christ Whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Refrain

See Him in a manger laid, Whom the of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise. Refrain OPENING PRAYER L: Let us join together in prayer. Holy, Wondrous, God, we praise You. Just these few days removed from Christmas, Emmanuel, God with us, we offer our thanks and praise. For the coming of the Christ child changes everything. Let that change be renewed in us this day. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, amen.

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Galatians 4:4-7; New American Standard 4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under [a]the Law, 5 so that He might redeem those who were under [b]the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters. 6 Because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba! [c]Father!” 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir [d]through God.

This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

DOXOLOGY “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING :22-40; Common English Bible 22 When the time came for their ritual cleansing, in accordance with the Law from Moses, they brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (23 It’s written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord.”) 24 They offered a sacrifice in keeping with what’s stated in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.[a]

25 A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 26 The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he wouldn’t die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple area. Meanwhile, Jesus’ parents brought the child to the temple so that they could do what was customary under the Law. 28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,

29 “Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, 30 because my eyes have seen your salvation. 31 You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. 32 It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel.”

33 His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. 34 Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “This boy is assigned to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that generates opposition 35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your innermost being too.”

36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher. She was very old. After she married, she lived with her husband for seven years. 37 She was now an 84-year-old widow. She never left the temple area but worshipped God with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 She approached at that very moment and began to praise God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

39 When Mary and Joseph had completed everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to their hometown, Nazareth in Galilee. 40 The child grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.

This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

MESSAGE “revelation”

SONG OF PRESENTATION “Good Christian Men Rejoice” Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ was born today. Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today!

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven’s door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain his everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST IDENTITY STATEMENT We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.

COMMUNION PRAYER/THE LORD’S PRAYER

Words of Institution

Partaking of the Bread and Cup Christ Has Died Christ Is Risen Christ Will Come Again

Offertory Prayer of Thanksgiving

CLOSING SONG “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” – Norton Hall Band Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity, Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. ------Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, risen with healing in his wings, Mild he lays his glory by; born that men no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

BENEDICTION

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THIS WEEK AT BAZETTA CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Scouts

Next Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship via Zoom and Facebook Live

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome and Merry Christmas! May each of you experience the true meaning of this special season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ!

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Update on Plastic Caps

To date we have collected thirteen pounds of caps for the local Girl Scout troop. We will continue to the caps until further notice. Thanks for bringing them in!