Sunday, December 25, 2022 - Worship Service
Order of Service
We continue our live broadcast this morning and welcome in-person worshipers into the Sanctuary (with socially distanced seating). Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this morning’s service, both online and in person.
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Announcements
Prelude – Chorale Prelude in “Der tag der ist so Freudenreich” arr. Bach
(O hail, this brightest day of days)
Call to Worship
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath - Christ Candle
Hymn #133 “Go tell it on the mountain”
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Forgiveness
Hymn #161 What child is this”
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture: John 1: 1 - 5 (CEB)
Poetic Reading of John 1:1-5
A Time for Reflection
Affirmation of Faith
Like Mary,
we believe in cherishing good news.
Like the angels,
we believe in singing God’s praise.
Like the shepherds,
we believe that God’s presence in our life
is something worth talking about.
Like generations before,
we believe that God is with us.
Like the generations to come,
we believe that God is with us.
God is here. God is love.
We believe. Thanks be to God!
Hymn #168 See amid the winter’s snow
Offering
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Offertory: Violin Solo: Isaac Muth
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasses)
Hymn #153 Joy to the world
Benediction
Postlude – Fantasia on “In Dulci Jubilo” arr. J.S. Bach
