Worship Materials

for 

Sunday,

January 12, 2014

Theme:  Living in the Light, and getting ready for the Baby

Scripture Reference:  Isaiah 9:2-4

Hymns:

*Hymn of Praise:  Number 14, Blue Book, Shine Jesus Shine.....stanzas 1 and 3

*Hymn of Invitation:  REd Book, number 25,  Immortal Invisible....stanzas 1 and 3

*Hymn of Communion, blue book, number 10, Come Share the Lord

*Parting Hymn, Red Book, number 461, He Leadeth Me.....stanzas 1 and 2

Preparing for Worship

Chimes

Welcome

Announcements

Prelude

Words of Preparation

Hymn of Praise:  Number 14, Blue Book, Shine Jesus Shine.....stanzas 1 and 3

Responsive Call to Worship

LEADER:  Come and see!

RESPONSE:  The light of God has come into our world

to proclaim God’s justice and love;

It has overcome the darkness and brought new life.

LEADER:  Come and follow!

RESPONSE:  Christ our companion has redeemed our world

He draws us into a loving family

From every tribe and family and culture.

LEADER:  Go and tell!

RESPONSE:  The Spirit has equipped us for service

To love our neighbors as we do ourselves

To bring God’s salvation to the ends of the earth.

LEADER:  Come and see, come and follow, go and tell!

RESPONSE:  In God’s Love the nations of the earth will put their hope.

Invocation

Lord's Prayer

Gloria Patri

 

A Time for Offering

Call to Offering

Musical Offering

Doxology

Prayer of Dedication

Dedication of New Life

Statement of Purpose

Introduction of Family

Scripture:  Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Covenant Promises

Introduction and Blessing of the Child

 

We Join in Prayer

Prayer Concerns and Celebrations

Morning Prayer

 

We Contemplate and Life God's Word

Children's Sermon:  "Turn on the Porch Light, Someone's Coming"

Scripture:  Isaiah 9:2-4

Choir Anthem

Sermon:  "Out of the Dark and Into the Light" 

Scripture:  Isaiah 9:2-4

Call to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation:  REd Book, number 25, Immortal Invisible....stanzas 1 & 3

 

Gathering at the Table

Call to Communion

Hymn of Communion, blue book, number 10, Come Share the Lord

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Breaking Bread and Pouring the Cup

Communion Meditation

Partaking the Lord's Supper

We Depart to Serve

Benediction

Parting Hymn, Red Book, number 461, He Leadeth Me.....stanzas 1 and 2

Postlude