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P
RELUDE
Lord Jesus Christ, Turn Unto Us
Dupré
W
ELCOME
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NNOUNCEMENTS
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INISTRY
O
PPORTUNITIES
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HIMES
Three chimes are sounded, awakening us to the presence of God,
alerting us to the voice of Christ, centering us in the embrace of the
Spirit. As we gather, we present ourselves “as a living sacrifice, holy
and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual worship.”
* C
ALL
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O
W
ORSHIP
One:
Call the people to hear the living word of God.
People:
We have gather to hear the word for 2016.
One:
The Three Kings arrived with gifts for baby Jesus.
People:
We bring gifts of love, forgiveness, hope, joy, and peace.
All:
We will worship in truth and spirit in 2016.
* H
YMN
As With Gladness
#236
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NVOCATION
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L
ORD
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P
RAYER
Almighty God, thank you for bringing us into 2016. It is a New Year, a
new season, a new beginning, and new hope. We are grateful to you, for
keeping baby Jesus safe in Egypt. Continue to keep us safe in your
arms, in the name of Jesus. 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 debts as we
forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from
evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.
AMEN
H
EBREW
S
CRIPTURE
Isaiah 9:6
OT p. 606
G
OSPEL
R
EADING
Matthew 2:11-15
NT p. 2
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C
HILDREN
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S
H
YMN
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Jesus loves the little children,
All the children of the world.
Red, brown, yellow, black and white,
They are precious in His sight.
Jesus loves the little children of the world.
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HILDREN
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T
IME
Younger children (through Grade 3) are invited to attend Children’s
Church. Older children (Grade 4 and above) may return to their seats
with their families.