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Christmastide begins with Christmas Day, December 25, and continues for twelve days through January 5. Christmas Day is the first great festive day of the Christian year. The season of Christmas is filled with joy, as Christians celebrate the arrival of Immanuel, God with us. White is the color for the Christmas season.
Aaron Johnson, Dave Bjorlin, Jen Gillan, and Christmastide Kyle Mecher serve as our pastors. 30 December 2018 First Sunday of Christmastide GATHERING Song* Angels, from the Realms of Glory (#159) Gathering Hymn* Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (#157) WORD Call to Worship* Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Gospel Lesson* Luke 2:41-52 Good Christian friends, rejoice! The Word of the Lord Today the Lord comes in love and power, Thanks be to God in grace and truth, offering hope and peace. Christ is born today. Alleluia! Sermon Pastor Kyle The promised one, mighty, thou small, RESPONSE is our hope, our strength, and our life. Christ is born to save! Alleluia! Hymn* In hope, let us worship God. Alleluia! Once in Royal David’s City (#175) -Worship Sourcebook Life Together & Hymn* Prayers of the People Angels We Have Heard on High (#162) Lord’s prayer (debts, debtors)
Prayer of Adoration and Thanksgiving Offering God of mystery and might, we praise and worship you, Doxology for you came in silence, while all lay sleeping, Praise God from whom all blessings flow; to enter our world as child of humble birth. Praise him, all creatures here below; We thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, Praise him above, ye heavenly host; born of your handmaid Mary. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. In his face we behold your glory, for in his life as in his death Holy Communion is your gift of salvation. By your Spirit, SENDING let our whole lives be gifts of praise to you, God of love and pace, in the gracious name of Jesus Christ, your Son, Hymn* by the power of Your Holy Spirit, Go Tell It on the Mountain (#188) now and forever. Amen. -Adapted from Book of Common Worship (PCUSA) Charge & Benediction Passing of the Peace* The Lord be with you. *Stand, as you are able And also with you.