Order of Worship
Welcome
Sharing the Peace
Gathering Song Angels from the Realms of Glory Music: Henry T. Smart; Text: James Montgomery
Angels, from the realms of glory,
wing your flight o'er all the earth;
once you sang creation's story,
now proclaim Messiah's birth:
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
Shepherds, in the fields abiding,
watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with us is now residing,
yonder shines the infant light.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
Sages, leave your contemplations,
brighter visions beam afar;
seek the great desire of nations,
you have seen his natal star.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
All creation, join in praising
God, the Father, Spirit, Son,
evermore your voices raising
to the eternal Three in One.
Come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, the newborn king.
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Confession
God of all hope, we confess that we are bound. We are constrained by sin, and by the trappings of the world, which lead us to misplace our trust. We take advantage of others, and the goodness of creation, rather than offering concern and care. We fight to accumulate more, all while your gifts of mercy and love are so freely given. Open us up. Forgive us our sins. By your mercy, we find renewal and hope in the gift of Jesus Christ, now and for eternity. Amen
Words of Forgiveness
Song of Praise Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born today;
ox and ass before him bow,
and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He has opened heaven's door,
and we are blest forevermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye need not fear the grave;
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
to gain the everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
Prayer
Kid Talk
Scripture Acclamation Open Us by Kevin Stillson
Open us, Lord to Your Word.
Let it shape us, guide us, dwell with us.
Renew our hearts, transform our lives.
Prepare us to receive you.
© Kevin Stillson
Scripture Luke 2:41-52
Message
Song of the Day Jesus, the Light of the World Music: Traditional; Text: Charles Wesley, stanzas; George D. Elderkin
Hark! the herald angels sing,
Jesus, the Light of the world
"Glory to the newborn king,"
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Refrain:
We'll walk in the light, beautiful light,
come where the dewdrops
of mercy are bright.
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Joyful, all you nations, rise;
Jesus, the Light of the world;
join the triumph of the skies;
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Christ, the everlasting Lord!
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Hail the Sun of righteousness!
Jesus, the Light of the world.
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Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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Prayers
Prayer Song Star of Wonder by Kevin Stillson
Star of wonder, star of night,
hear our prayer.
Guide us with your radiant light.
Hear our prayer.
© Kevin Stillson
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass 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 and ever. Amen.
Communion
Benediction Song by Kent Gustavson
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord's face shine on you.
May the Lord be gracious to you.
May the Lord look on you
and give you peace.
Amen. Amen.
Amen. Amen.
© 2004 Kent Gustavson
Announcements - What's Happening
Song Forevermore by Nate Houge
One night, one night,
stars shining bright
shepherds and kings
at your door
And oh what a sight,
that glorious night
Earth is changed
forevermore
Oh glory oh glory,
that first Christmas story,
part innocent
and part wild
And into that story,
the king of glory,
Entering earth
as a child
Come here, come near,
no longer need we fear,
welcome all people
gather 'round
Listen now and hear,
God's promise has come near.
Raise now to God
our joyful sound
Tonight, tonight,
stars shining bright,
oh lead us all
to your door
And Christ be our light,
on this Holy night
Shine in our lives
forevermore
© 2006 Lutefist
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