Week of December 25th, 2022
Order of Service
Announcements
Prelude
Welcome/ Opening Prayer
Hymn of Praise: UMH #238 – “Angels We Have Heard on HIgh”
Call to Worship:
Leader: In this season of waiting, of longing, of looking for you to come into our world.
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
(Light Candles)
Leader: In our lives,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our neighbourhoods,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our families,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our work,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In Grace,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our nation,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our world,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: In our . . . our community,
PEOPLE: We are seeking light.
Leader: Seek and you shall find. Knock and the door will be opened. Ask and it will be given to you.
PEOPLE: Jesus Christ you are the light of the world. May we have eyes to see you. And ears to hear you. Come into our world today.
Contemporary Hymn: FWS #230 – “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Celebration & Concerns of Church & Community
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Bringing to God our Tithes and Offerings
Prayer of Thanksgiving
New Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 6:14-15 & Ecclesiastes 3:4
The Word Proclaimed with Pastor Janet: “A Time to Dance”
Closing Hymn: UMH #246 – “Joy to the World”
Benediction
Announcements & Community Events
Bible Study: It will carry on through the Christmas season, and will meet on Tuesday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School: Please join us for classes each Sunday at 10 a.m.
Community Dinner: Our next Community Dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 4th at 5:30 p.m.
UMW Meeting: The meeting will be hosted on Saturday, January 7th at 9:00 a.m.
Leadership Board Meeting: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th at 11:00 a.m. following Bible Study.
Birthdays:
Tim Nispel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Rich Basham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-27
Destiny Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-02
Donna Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01-02
Jessica Nispel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-02
Anniversaries:
Frank & Cheryl Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-30
Serving You Today:
Pastor: Janet Sutter
Liturgist: Peggy Bannon
Pianist: Trish Brown