GATHERING & ADORATION
PRELUDE “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 “How Many Kings”
*INVOCATION
INSTALLATION OF 2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM
RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “Christmas Has It’s Cradle,” Worshipbook #190
*“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
On Communion Sunday, we encourage our older children
to remain with us for Holy Communion.
THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…
MATTHEW 2:1-11 Larry Johnson
MESSAGE The Star in This Drama
OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING
COME TO THE TABLE!
Invitation to the Table
Prayers for Others & Ourselves
Affirmation of our Faith – The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty
Maker of Heaven and Earth
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit
Born of the Virgin Mary
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, dead, and buried
He descended into hades
The third day he rose again from the dead
He ascended into Heaven
And sitteth on the right hand of God
the Father Almighty
From thence he shall come
to judge the quick and the dead
I believe in the Holy Spirit
The holy Christian Church
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins,
The resurrection of the body,
And the life everlasting. Amen.
Consecration of the Bread & Cup
Receiving the Bread & Cup (By means of Intinction)
Sing to the Lord – “Christmas Hallelujah”
Benediction
OUR TIME TOGETHER IS OVER.
GO NOW, DOING THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS!
*SING TO THE LORD “He Shall Reign Forevermore”
*POSTLUDE
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*Please stand if able.