December 18, 2022
Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn
“The First Noel”
The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep
Chorus
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light snd so it continued both day and night [Chorus]
And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far
To seek for a king was their intent and to follow the star wherever it went [Chorus]
This star drew nigh to the northwest o'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay [Chorus]
Then entered in those wise men three full rev'rently upon the knee
And offered there in His presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense [Chorus]
Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made heaven and earth of naught and with His blood mankind has bought [Chorus]
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord
Offering
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above
While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King and peace to men on earth
How silently how silently the wondrous gift is given
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven
No ear may hear His coming but in this world of sin
Where meek souls will receive Him still the dear Christ enters in
O holy Child of Bethlehem descend to us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell
O come to us abide with us our Lord Emmanuel
Scripture Lesson Luke 2:1-6
Sermon
Politicians and Professors
Closing Hymn
“O Holy Night”
O holy night the stars are brightly shining it is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices
O night divine O night when Christ was born
O night divine O night O night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother and in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord then ever ever praise we
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices
O night divine O night when Christ was born
O night divine O night O night divine
Benediction
• Christmas Eve Service: 5PM
• Christmas Day:
Home for Christmas 10AM
• Sunday Prayer: Sundays @ 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom
• Bible Study: Every other Monday @ 12 & 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom, Off this week
• Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom, Off until the new year
