12/27/2008

Greetings in the Name of Christ

Announcements
PRELUDE Jan Ault
CALL TO WORSHIP
CAROL (stand) The First Noel #245
TIME OF PRAYER
Prayer of Confession
Song of ResponseEmmanuel, Emmanuel #204
Hi Bill. Here are a few guidelines for video on the 28th. The big thing will be Assurance of Pardon
an image that Bill scanned and sent as the cover of our bulletin for the Song of Praise Jesus, Name Above FWS* #2071
All Names
day. It is a beautiful image, especially in color - please use it as you can - so Sharing our concerns Sharing our celebrations
long as you attribute it (illustration from "The Blessing of the Lord" artist, The Lord’s Prayer #895
ANTHEM Cross Section
Dennis Nolan) CHILDREN’S MOMENT Janet Totten
CAROL (stand) We Three Kings #254
SCRIPTURE Luke 2:21-40 Bible p.869
The focus for the day will be the passages in Luke 2 following the nativity Large Print Bible p.1228
story (centering around two characters, Simeon and Anna). It is still CAROL (stand)Angels from the Realms of Glory #220
MESSAGE “Eyes to See” Pastors Wes & Diane
Christmas season, so feel free to use images of the natvity. We will also be OFFERING
folding in the Wise Men this week which will also give you a bunch of Call to Offering
Offertory
images to work with. However, place at the center of things any images of Doxology (stand) #94
Simeon or Anna that you can find. Prayer of Thanksgiving
CAROL (stand) Go, Tell It on the Mountain #251
BENEDICTION
The order of worship will look familiar - only notice that there is an extra POSTLUDE Jan Ault

hymn this week.

Announcements - 1. January 4 - Renewal of Baptism Service

2. Year End Offering - Deadline December 31....Please give generously!

"The Blessing of the Lord" artist, Dennis Nolan

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The
First
Noel
They looked up and saw
a star shining in the east,
beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave
great light, and so it continued
both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place
where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
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The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds
in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay
keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night
that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
And by the light
of that same star
three Wise Men came
from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star
wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
Then entered in
those Wise Men three,
full reverently upon the knee,
and offered there, in his presence,
their gold and myrrh
and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
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The
First
Noel

Emmanuel, Emmanuel,
his name is called
Emmanuel.
God with us,
revealed in us,
his name is called
Emmanuel.

Jesus, name above all names,

beautiful Savior,
glorious Lord.
Emmanuel,
God is with us
blessed Redeemer,
living Word.

"The Blessing of the Lord" artist, Dennis Nolan

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Anthem by CROSS Section
We Three Kings
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
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We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worshiping God on high.
O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.
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Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Glorious now behold him arise;
breathes a life of gathering gloom; King and God and sacrifice:
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Alleluia, Alleluia,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb. sounds through the earth and skies.
O star of wonder, star of light, O star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright, star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding, westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light. guide us to thy perfect light.

Angels
Luke from the
2:21-40 Realms
of Glory

"The Blessing of the Lord" artist, Dennis Nolan

Angels from the realms of glory, Shepherds, in the field abiding,

wing your flight o'er all the earth; watching o'er your flocks by night,
ye who sang creation's story God with us is now residing;
now proclaim Messiah's birth: yonder shines the infant light:
Come and worship, Come and worship,
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, worship Christ,
the newborn King. the newborn King.

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Sages, leave your contemplations, Saints, before the altar bending,

brighter visions beam afar; watching long in hope and fear;
seek the great Desire of nations; suddenly the Lord, descending,
ye have seen his natal star: in his temple shall appear:
Come and worship, Come and worship,
come and worship, come and worship,
worship Christ, worship Christ,
the newborn King. the newborn King.

Angels
from the
Realms
of Glory

“Eyes to See”
Pastor Wes & Pastor Diane

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Praise God, from whom
all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source
of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ,
whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Doxology p94
Go
Tell It
On the
Mountain
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain,
that Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled,
when lo! above the earth,
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed the Savior's birth.
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Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain,
that Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
o'er silent flocks by night,
behold throughout
the heavens
there shown a holy light.
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere;
go, tell it on the mountain,
that Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled,
when lo! above the earth,
rang out the angel chorus
that hailed the Savior's birth.
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Go
Tell It
On the
Mountain

Praise God, from whom

all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures
here below;
Praise him above,
End ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son,
and Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Doxology p95

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