To walk by faith, to be a voice of hope, and to be known by love

Stop Trying to Be Good – December 31, 2023

GATHERING & ADORATION

PRELUDE “How Many Kings”
“Noel”

WELCOME

We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here!
Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew.

*SING TO THE LORD “Good Christians All, Rejoice” Worshipbook #173
“Sing We Now of Christmas” Worshipbook #177

*INVOCATION & 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 sins,
as we forgive those who sin 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.

RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)

Offertory – “My Soul Proclaims the Lord My God –
Magnificat / Mary’s Song,” to the tune of Amazing Grace
*“Doxology”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen

At this time our children in grades 1st through 4th are welcome to participate in
JUNIOR CHURCH with volunteers, Jodi Sadler & Abbie Yeager

THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS & OURSELVES
Larry Johnson

GALATIANS 5:22-25 Erin Sudul

MESSAGE Stop Trying to Be Good

OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING

SING TO THE LORD “He Shall Reign Forevermore”

OUR TIME TOGETHER IS OVER.
GO NOW, DOING THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS!

BENEDICTION

*SING TO THE LORD “Joy Bells Are Ringing” Worshipbook #166

*POSTLUDE

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*Please stand if able.