December 22, 2024
Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground
The angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around and glory shone around
Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind
Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind to you and all mankind
To you in David's town this day is born of David's line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord and this shall be the sign and this shall be the sign
All glory be to God on high and to the earth be peace
Good will hence forth from heaven to men begin and never cease begin and never cease
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord
Offering and Hymn “What Child is This”
What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud the Babe the Son of Mary
Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear for sinners here the silent Word is pleading
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud the Babe the Son of Mary
So bring Him incense gold and myrrh come peasant king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings let loving hearts enthrone Him
This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud the Babe the Son of Mary
Scripture Lesson Micah 5:2-5a
Sermon To a Little Town and a Little People
Closing Hymn “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
Benediction
Fellowship
• Sunday Morning Study: Great Moments in Church History | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room
• Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room
• NO Monday Bible Study | Off until the New Year
• NO Wednesday Issues Hour | Off until the New Year
• Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th | 5PM at the church.
• F3 Ladies Luncheon: Thursday, January 16th | 12PM at Bistro La Baguette, individual checks, please sign up.
• Thank you to Ken & Corrine Brandle for providing the cookies today.
• The chancel flowers were given today by Karen Brock in memory of Bruce & Marylee Brock.
