Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Through faith we have overcome the world. It’s not by our doing but through faith in Jesus, the Son of God. We are not bound to sin and the punishment of sin like we once were. God has shown great kindness to us and we love Him! Though we are imperfect, we live lives wanting to obey and follow Him. God has done and continues to do a great work in us. He changes our outlook, our direction and shows us what leads to life. Praise God for His work in us. Worship Him for His faithfulness shown toward the people He loves. INVOCATION
* HYMN “God of Grace and God of Glory” # 307
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, You make it clear that to love You is more than just something we say. To love You means that we submit to You. That we are to deny the things we want or the things we believe about the world in exchange for Your commands and outlook. We know this to be true yet we are so quick to reject it. At times it seems like You require too much, that we are sacrificing too greatly when in truth Your ways are not burden-some and open us to true living. Forgive us for speaking of our love for You without actions that reflect that love. Forgive us for being stubborn and proud to believe that what we want comes before what You want. Restore our affections and obedience to You through the love and forgiveness we receive. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 1 Lois Miller Sermon Text: 1 John 5: 1-5 *HYMN “Jesu, Jesu. Fill us with Your Love” # 203 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE * “Let us “Break Bread Together” # 525 Communion INVOCATION * ”A Hymn of Joy we Sing” (see insert) *Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays:
Cindy Ward Anniversaries: None this week Sympathies: To the Family of Frank Baker Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Our Christian brother and friend, Frank Baker went to be with the Lord. We need prayer for Nellie and her family thru this rough time. We are going to try something a little different today and for the next 3 weeks. We will be singing same song. Today we are learning a new song. Christine Welling will be up front to lead us thru learning it.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Doug Ward, Marilyn Ward, Nellie Baker, Karla Horner
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Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: God is love. Through all of God’s characteristics, we are shown what love is. There is no greater love than this, God lays down His life in place of ours. We are people who have been shown great love and we are to be people of great love. God’s redemption through perfect love is the reason we can stand confidently in the judgement. The love of God casts out all of our fear. In life and death we stand firmly in God’s great love for us. Come and worship Him for His love endures forever! INVOCATION
* HYMN “Faith of Our Fathers (Mothers)” see insert
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Heavenly Father, we praise You for Your grace. Once dead in our sins, You extended Your merciful love to us and we are now made alive together in Christ. Yet we confess that we are still prone at times to follow the desires of our own flesh, and for this we are sorry. Please forgive our forgetfulness of Your gracious love. We are grateful that You do not judge us according to our sins, for we would not stand the scrutiny of Your absolute holiness. Because Christ died for us, He has been judged in our place and punished for our sins. May we now, in faith, fully identify with Christ’s perfect righteousness, simply by trusting in Him. We gratefully pray this in Jesus’ name. AMEN. * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri * passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 47 Ruby Hathaway Sermon Text: 1 John 4: 7-21 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” # 804 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” # 835 *Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Birthdays:
Cassandra Clifford, Caleb Cummings, Brynn Hathaway, Diana Donaldson Anniversaries: Tom & Nancy Molinaro Bob & Honey Moore Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. The session will meet the 13th of May at 7:00 pm. Missionary meeting is scheduled for the 14th of May at 9:30 am. Please come and enjoy the fellowship. The Meeting for the 250th Anniversary is this Wednesday, May 15th at 7;00 pm. Please come if you would like to help. Let’s wish all of the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day today.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Frank and Nellie Baker
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song. We come to worship God. For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to Him. The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. We come to worship God. Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under His care. God, our creator and sustainer. We are Yours and we worship You. INVOCATION
* HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” # 268
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of grace, love, and hope: We confess we have failed to love You with all our heart, soul and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We ignore Your commands; we stray from Your way. We follow other gods. Have mercy on us, O Lord, and forgive us. Through Your grace, love, and hope, restore and transform us. Help us to serve You faithfully and give honor to Your holy name, we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri * passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: Psalm 98 Mary Esselstyn Sermon Text: 1 John 4: 1-6 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Rejoice, the Lord is King!” # 363 *Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Lead On, O King Eternal!” # 269 *Benediction Postlude Ron Dobscha
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Sandy Stone, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Donna West, Marley Smith, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Jim King, Johnny Yurko, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Betty Fisher, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Norma Jean Kelso, Chuck Kapaika, Frank Baker
Congratulations to Pastor Clayton and Leslie on the birth of their son this morning!
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude Carol Smith Announcements CALL TO WORSHIP: What are we to fear? Our God has defeated the enemy. Though many things would try to pull us away, we are firmly rooted in the truth about Jesus Christ. But isn’t the enemy too powerful? His temptation too great and sin too destructive? Our God is greater than any power of the world. And that God lives in us! His Spirit empowers us! We never walk alone. Truly, God has come to us in the person of Jesus. Though the power and influence of the enemy is great, God’s power and greatness are unmatched. He has won the battle and has set His people free. Worship Him today. INVOCATION:
* HYMN “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” # 729
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Holy and gracious God, at times we feel so frail and fragile, getting blown about by the latest crisis, by bad news, by our short tempers and failings. You call us to hold fast to what is good, but so often we flounder, unable to find the solid thing that will center us again. Help us, we pray. Help us to see You as our center, and to cling to the good that You create in the world. Help us to set aside all our jealousies and prejudices, our betrayals and lies, and all that adds to the world’s hurt. Help us to grow even more into Christ’s likeness hat we will bear His love and truth to the world. In the name of Your Son we pray, Amen * Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri (Hymnal page 581) *Passing the Peace The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also, with you. CHILDREN’S CHAT Prayer for Illumination Scripture reading: John 15: 1-8 Debbie Mary Sermon text: Psalm 18 The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! *HYMN “Come, Thou Almighty King” # 2 Apostles Creed Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” # 450 *Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS: none this time
ANNIVERSARIES: none at this time SYMPATHIES: To the Family of Daren Wood To the Family of Bob Seaman Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”. Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Ladies Tea will be held At North Buffalo Church Social Hall on Saturday, May 4th at 1:00. The entertainment will be by Coty Shingle. Tickets are $10.00. You can see Mary Hathaway or Lois Miller after church. There will be a signup sheet if you care to bake something for the tea. There will be a meeting for the 250th Anniversary. Monday night at 7 pm. Please come if you are interested in helping. Next Sunday will be our last Covered Dish Dinner after Church until the Fall. We are planning on having a cookout indoors. Soooo Bring your favorite dish and join the fellowship. Hot Dogs and Burgers are on the menu.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Ricci Amos, Frank Huffman, Sandy Stone, Tom Westfall, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Chuck Harton, Suzy Smith, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Marley Smith, Helen Provenzano, Carol Pierce, Johnny Yurko, Jim King, Betty Fisher, Mary Stoey, Ron Poznic, Tim Knabensue, Norma Jean Kelso, Ron Westfall, Carol Bentrem, Chuck Kapaika
Prelude: Ron Dobscha
CALL TO WORSHIP: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing! Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the One seated on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever! You alone are holy! All the earth will come and worship before You, for Your righteous deeds have been revealed for all to see. He is Risen! Worship our risen King! INVOCATION
*Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today” # 232
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Almighty Father, You are the source of every good and perfect gift. We praise Your name for the greatest and most perfect gift: Your son, our Lord Jesus Christ. But in lifting Him up, we humble ourselves before You. We confess to You, not only our sins of omission in failing to do what we know is right, but also our sins of commission in doing what You forbid. O Lord, we are weak and feeble, slow to confess our sins and prone to wander from the path of righteousness, do not deal with us as our sins deserve but wash us clean in the blood of the Lamb and empower us by Your Spirit to live to honor and serve our Savior King. We praise You that He was born like us that we might become like Him. In Jesus Name we pray. AMEN. *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri #581 Passing of the peace Scripture: Psalm 46 Kirkland Cipoletti SERMON TEXT: Romans 5: 12-21 *Hymn: “Good Christian All, Rejoice and Sing!” # 239 *Apostles Creed (next to prayer list) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “Shine Jesus Shine” #192 * Benediction Postlude
Gathering Around the Word
PALM SUNDAY Prelude: Carol Smith Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Look! Our mighty King comes on the back of a donkey! The fullness of God, has come to us with a sword in hand, ready to defeat the power of sin and death! His ways are righteous, His judgements are just. Let us not turn our hearts away from Him this day, but forever lay palms and our crowns at His feet! Shout Hosanna! Shout save us! Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Come and worship Him! INVOCATION
*HYMN: Hosanna, Loud Hosanna # 197
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, on this Palm Sunday we read of Your willing, unwavering entry into the great city that for generations has beheld Your power and kindness. And yet, as the Son enters in, we know that sinful hearts will quickly turn from praise to demand of crucifixion. Today, we also too often reject the King who rides on a donkey. We want Him to destroy our enemies instead of extending mercy, we want to be exalted instead of being humbled, we want fighting instead of peace. Have mercy on us for the countless ways we harden our hearts and resist submission for Our King. Save us, O Lord! AMEN *Time of Silent Prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 118: 11-2, 19-29 Diana Donaldson SERMON TEXT: Luke 19: 28-44 *HYMN: “All Hail the Power of Jesus” Name # 263 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayer of the people The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN: “All Glory, Laud, and Honor #196 Benediction Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
Ed Caffrey, John Cole, Mike Durila Sr. ANNIVERSARIES: None this week. SYMPATHIES: To the. Family of Frank Zrimm To the Family of Judy Clutter Donaldson Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Maundy/Thursday is March 28th at 6 p.m. in the social hall with a light meal. Good Friday Service, March 29th will be at Taylorstown Church at 7 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow. Traditional service is at 11:15. Men’s Bible Study started March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home. Not to late to join in the group. Today’s Lenten Service is Fourth Presbyterian church. The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Dave Mason. This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken concerns and prayer on Sundays.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Donna West, Helen Provenzano, Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue, Jim King Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Ron Poznick, Ron Westfall, Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso Gathering Around the Word Prelude ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP: We come before the Lord to worship our greatest treasure. We have known great blessings in our lives, but none compare to knowing You. Out of God’s providence, all our needs are met. We need not worry about tomorrow, our God goes before us. Even in the toughest moments of our lives, we will not fear. .We trust in God. Let us worship today our greatest treasure and portion in This life, the Lord our God. INVOCATION
*HYMN “God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand” # 331
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgement. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open us to a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in Your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the light of the world, we pray. Amen *Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri page 581 *Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Psalm 10 Christine Welling Sermon text: Matthew 6: 19-34 *HYMN “Seek Ye First” # 175 *Apostles Creed Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people ` The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN “The Church’s One Foundation” # 321 *Benediction * Postlude
BIRTHDAYS:
Marlene McFeely, Norma Kelso, Jim Westfall ANNIVERSARIES: John & Rosemary Cole SYMPATHIES: To the Family of Anthony Georgetti To the Family of Elmo George Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Covered Dish today in the Social Hall, please stay and enjoy a meal and fellowship. We are having meatloaf as our main dish. This prayer listing is for those who have unspoken prayers on Sundays. You will not be forgotten to be prayed for!! Please note the insert today. It is for Men’s Bible Study starting March 21 at 6p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at Pastor Clayton’s home. Address is on insert. Today’s Lenten Service is at Claysville Presbyterian church. The service is at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Terry Lucarelli.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Ricci Amos, Fred Wilkinson, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Judy Donaldson, Donna West Helen Provenzano, Doug Ward Marlene McFeely, Marley Smith, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Frank Baker Johnny Yurko, Mike Durila, Betty Fisher, Tim Knabenshue Beckett, Grandson of Scott Shetter, Stella Crothers, Lori Patterson, Ron Poznick, Jim King, Mary Stoey, Norma Jean Kelso
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever! Give thanks to the God of gods and the Lord of lords. His love endures forever! He alone does great wonders His love endures forever! He remembers us in our lowly estate His love endures forever! Worship him today, the God who is worthy and whose love endures. INVOCATION
*HYMN: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” # 475
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, we confess today that we have fallen short of Your demands of our life and obedience every single day. We don’t love You, and we don’t love others as we should. We allow the stresses in our lives to act as excuses to do the things we know are wrong. You set us free from sin and yet we fight so hard when you call us out of it. Out of your great love and patience, forgive us of these sins and the sin that we don’t see yet we realize runs deep within who we are. Have mercy on us as we confess our sin individually. Amen Time of Silent Prayer: Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture Reading: Psalm 4 Diana Donaldson Sermon text: 1 John 2: 1 - 6 *HYMN “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine” # 839 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer HYMN “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing # 546 *Benediction *Postlude Be safe and keep warm!
BIRTHDAYS:
January 14 Christine Welling Barb O’Hara ANNIVERSARIES: None this week SYMPATHIES: For the Family of Richard Wagner, Debbie Mary’s father Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. We need prayers for Tom Miller. He fell and hit his head and ended up with a concussion. Nellie Baker is asking prayers for her brother-in-law, Terry Weaver. He is now under hospice care in Maryland. We are looking for interested individuals who would like to join the choir. If you are interested, please let Don Herschell, Debbie Durila or Diana Donaldson know. Starting a new year, so if you have news, joys or concerns let Diana Donaldson know.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Ellen Morris, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Frank Baker, Holly Liggitt (6 yrs. old) granddaughter of Debbie Durila, Tom Miller, Terry Weaver
Gathering Around the Word
Prelude: Choir Announcements: CALL TO WORSHIP: We come to worship today as people who know they are sinners. Walking in the light reveals all the darkness that we wish we could hide. What hope then do we have? What then can wash away our sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. O what a joy it is to know that there is no sin too great, no unrighteousness too deeply rooted that the blood of the Lamb cannot clean. Praise God for His faithfulness. Let us worship God today. Our shield, our glory, and the lifter of our heads! INVOCATION
*HYMN: We Three Kings of Orient Are” # 151
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Father, when we consider how deeply rooted our sin is, and how short we have fallen there is not a time in our memory that we can escape the reality of who we are. We sinned when we were young, when we were young adults, and we will sin still as we grow old. Try as we may to do otherwise, we cannot avoid that this is part of who we are as fallen human beings, and the shame that comes from this sin is often so great that we would rather hide from it and pretend that it isn’t there. Remind us again of the forgiveness that we find through the blood of Your Son. As we confess our sin, hear us and have mercy on us. Ease us of our guilt. Root us in the confidence of Your great love and patience. We pray this in the name of Your Son, AMEN Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Children’s Chat Prayer of illumination Scripture: Psalm 3 Sermon text: 1 John 1: 5-10 *HYMN “As With Gladness Men of Old” # 150 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory Doxology *Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “Let Us “Break Bread Together #525 Communion Alleluia (1 verse) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” (see insert) *HYMN “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child # 146 *Benediction *Postlude Safe and Happy New Year!!
BIRTHDAYS: Christine Welling, Barb O’Hara
ANNIVERSARIES: Clayton & Leslie LaPosta SYMPATHIES: For the Family of Twila Fisher, cousin of Linda Miller For the family of Richard Wagner, father of Debbie Mary Remember our food collection. And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time. Women’s Missionary Group will meet this Tuesday, Jan. 9th downstairs in the social Hall at 9:30 am. Please join us as we fellowship together in the New Year. The Women On Wednesday (WOW) will meet this Wednesday 1/10 at 9:30 weather permitting.
Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Ellen Morris, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Frank Baker, Holly Liggitt (6 yrs. old) granddaughter of Debbie Durila, Ron Westfall, Carol Horne Christmas Eve Service Choir “O Holy Night” Announcements: ADVENT: The Bell Family CALL TO WORSHIP: O what a great darkness that sin had left us in O how we longed to once again know the light Then in an instant everything changed. On that night, lying in a manger was the brightest light that ever shone. Wrapped in swaddling clothes laid all of our hope and joy. Praise be to God that when we think of that baby in Bethlehem thousands of years ago, we see the hope of all God’s people made complete and all of God’s promises fulfilled. Let us worship our God who is worthy of every praise from generation to generation. INVOCATION *HYMN: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” # 133
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Lord Jesus Christ, at Your birth the angels gave glory to God in the highest heaven and offered peace on earth to all humankind. We struggle to follow the heavenly host. All too often we focus on giving glory to ourselves, trying to impress our friends, coworkers, and family. We make no move to further peace in our polarized world; we forget that You have called us to be ambassadors of reconciliation. Forgive us for these and all our sins, and strengthen us to join the angels in singing “glory be to our God forever.” Time of silent prayer. Assurance of Pardon Response – Gloria Patri # 581 * Passing of the peace Scripture: Psalm 96 Diana Donaldson Sermon text: Luke 2: 1-20 *HYMN “Angels We Have Heard on High” # 113 *Apostles Creed (next to Prayer List) Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of dedication The Lord’s Prayer *HYMN ”Silent Night, Holy Night” # 119 *Benediction *Postlude Blessed Christmas Eve |
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