Prelude Greeting Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas
Gathering
The Word
Prelude Greeting Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
* Call to Worship
Titus 2:11
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
* Hymn
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name # 200
a 5th-century Latin hymn, Te Deum laudamus
* Opening Prayer
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ was presented in the temple and acclaimed the glory of Israel and the light of the nations. Grant that in him we may be presented to you and in the world may reflect his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
* The Kiss of Peace
John 20:19 And also with you.
םֹולָׁשPeace be with you. Sacred Word χάρις -charis - grace/favor Time for Young Disciples Shirley Maroudas Prayers of the People
Prayer for Illumination Psalm 119:105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Amen. Prophets Isaiah 61:10-62:3 page 692 OT Holy wisdom, holy Word. Thanks be to God.
Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Epistle
# 52
Galatians 4:4-7
page 189 NT Holy wisdom, holy Word. Thanks be to God.
Alleluia Seek Ye First
# 270
Gospel Luke 2:22-40 page 59 NT The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon
Solo
To Go in Peace
Nunc Dimittis - Song of Simeon American Folk Luke 229-32
Offertory
* Doxology Praise God from whom all Blessings Prayer of Thanksgiving
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Great God of power, we praise you for Jesus Christ, who came to save us from our sins. We thank you for the hope of the prophets, the song of the angels, and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
# 556
We thank you that in Jesus you became flesh and dwelt among us, sharing human hurts and pleasures. Glory to you for your grace-filled love. Glory to you, eternal God; through Jesus Christ, Lord of lords, and King of kings, now and forever. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer (debt/debtors)
Sending
*Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! # 97 *Charge & Blessing Postlude Rev’d. William Hudson: Pastor Jacqueline Hudson: Liturgist Cecil Varney: Choir Director Dora Gilliam: Organist Kelli Coleman: Pianist
* All May Stand
First Presbyterian Church 29 West Sixth Avenue Williamson, West Virginia fpcwilliamson.org
1st Sunday After Christmas 6th Day of Christmas
December 31, 2017
11:00 AM Service
The Word
Prelude Greeting Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
* Call to Worship
Titus 2:11
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
* Hymn
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name # 200
a 5th-century Latin hymn, Te Deum laudamus
* Opening Prayer
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ was presented in the temple and acclaimed the glory of Israel and the light of the nations. Grant that in him we may be presented to you and in the world may reflect his glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
* The Kiss of Peace
John 20:19 And also with you.
םֹולָׁשPeace be with you. Sacred Word χάρις -charis - grace/favor Time for Young Disciples Shirley Maroudas Prayers of the People
Prayer for Illumination Psalm 119:105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Amen. Prophets Isaiah 61:10-62:3 page 692 OT Holy wisdom, holy Word. Thanks be to God.
Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Epistle
# 52
Galatians 4:4-7
page 189 NT Holy wisdom, holy Word. Thanks be to God.
Alleluia Seek Ye First
# 270
Gospel Luke 2:22-40 page 59 NT The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon
Solo
To Go in Peace
Nunc Dimittis - Song of Simeon American Folk Luke 229-32
Offertory
* Doxology Praise God from whom all Blessings Prayer of Thanksgiving
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise. Great God of power, we praise you for Jesus Christ, who came to save us from our sins. We thank you for the hope of the prophets, the song of the angels, and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
# 556
We thank you that in Jesus you became flesh and dwelt among us, sharing human hurts and pleasures. Glory to you for your grace-filled love. Glory to you, eternal God; through Jesus Christ, Lord of lords, and King of kings, now and forever. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer (debt/debtors)
Sending
*Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! # 97 *Charge & Blessing Postlude Rev’d. William Hudson: Pastor Jacqueline Hudson: Liturgist Cecil Varney: Choir Director Dora Gilliam: Organist Kelli Coleman: Pianist
* All May Stand
First Presbyterian Church 29 West Sixth Avenue Williamson, West Virginia fpcwilliamson.org
1st Sunday After Christmas 6th Day of Christmas
December 31, 2017
11:00 AM Service
