(Image: Refugees ”La Sagrada Familia” Latimore, Kelly)
©Order of Worship for Sunday January 01, 2023
Holy Communion
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Text for hymns are found below each hymn. Click on the hymn highlighted text for music if shown.
Prelude:
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”, Words by Issac Watts, 1719; Music by William Croft, 1708…………………….Greg D.
Coming of the Light:………………………………………
Greetings………………………..………….…Pastor Steven
Opening Prayer: …………………………….Pastor Steven
Opening Hymns:…..“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #240 UMH
Words: Charles Wesley, 1739 Music: Felix Mendelssohn, 1840; arr. William H. Cummings
1. Hark! the herald angels sing,
‘Glory to the newborn King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!’
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with th’ angelic host proclaim,
‘Christ is born in Bethlehem!’
Hark! the herald angels sing,
‘Glory to the newborn King!’
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
late in time behold him come,
offspring of a virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
hail th’ incarnate Deity,
pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
‘Glory to the newborn King!’
3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
risen with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
born that we no more may die,
born to raise us from the earth,
born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
‘Glory to the newborn King!’
“Jesus, Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child” #3060 W&S
Words: Trad. African American Music: Trad. African American,
Arr. by Jeffrey Radford Att. © 1992 The Pilgrim Press
Jesus, Jesus, oh, what a wonderful child.
Jesus, Jesus, so holy, meek and mild;
New life, new hope the child will bring.
Listen to the angel sing, “Glory, glory
Glory,” let the heavens ring.
Psalter: “Psalm 148”………………………………..Elizabeth B.
Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host!
Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars!
Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens!
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he commanded and they were created.
He established them forever and ever; he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.
Praise the LORD from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps,
fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!
Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars!
Wild animals and all cattle, creeping things and flying birds!
Kings of the earth and all peoples, princes and all rulers of the earth!
Young men and women alike, old and young together!
Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven.
He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the LORD!
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Offertory: “We must tell a future generation the praises of the Lord” Psalm 78:4……………………Music by G. Dixon © 2022
Offertory Response: “The Doxology” #94 UMH
Words: Thomas Ken, 1674 Music: Geistliche Kirchengesänge, 1623;
Adapt. © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House
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 up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer After Receiving:………………………Pastor Steven
Prayers of the People: ………………………Pastor Steven
Hymn of Preparation:..“Jesus, the Light of the World” #3056 W&S
Words and Music: Ken Bible and George D. Elderkin
© 1998 Pilot Point Music, admin. by Music Services
1.See the bright and Morning Star, Jesus, the Light
of the World! He has risen in our hearts, Jesus, the
Light of the World!
Walk in the light, beautiful light; come where his love
and his mercy are bright. Shine all around us by
day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the World.
2.He’s the lamp that lights our way, Jesus, the Light
of the World! Step by step and day by day – Jesus, the
Light of the World!
Walk in the light, beautiful light; come where his love
and his mercy are bright. Shine all around us by
day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the World.
3.No more darkness, no more night – Jesus, the Light
of the World! He will shine forever bright, Jesus, the
Light of the World!
Walk in the light, beautiful light; come where his love
and his mercy are bright. Shine all around us by
day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the World.
Gospel Lesson …………….Matthew 2:13-23……………
Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.”
Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet, “Out of Egypt I have called my son.”
When Herod saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, he was infuriated, and he sent and killed all the children in and around Bethlehem who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had learned from the wise men.
Then was fulfilled what had been spoken through the prophet Jeremiah:”A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.”
When Herod died, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”
Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was ruling over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And after being warned in a dream, he went away to the district of Galilee. There he made his home in a town called Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled, “He will be called a Nazorean.”
Sermon:……….“Humble Obedience”………Pastor Steven
Holy Communion:………………………………..Pastor Steven
Communion Hymn:“Sing We Now of Christmas” #237 UMH
Words and Music: Trad. French carol harm. By Martin Shaw, 1928
1.Sing we now of Christmas, Noel, sing we here!
Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear.
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!
2.Angels called to Shepherds, “Leave your flocks at rest,
journey forth to Bethlehem, find the child so blest.”
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!
4.From the eastern country came the kings afar,
bearing gifts to Bethlehem, guided by a star.
Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas, sing we now Noel!
Closing Hymn: …… “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” #2098 TFWS
Words and Music: West Indian carol
Arr. © 1945 Boosey & Co., Ltd., admin. By Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
1.The virgin Mary had a baby boy, the virgin Mary had
a baby boy, the virgin Mary had a baby boy, and
they say that his name is Jesus.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory,
he come from the glorious kingdom.
2.The angels sang when the baby was born, the angels sang
when the baby was born, the angels sang when the baby
was born, and they say that his name is Jesus.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory,
He come from the glorious kingdom.
3.The shepherds came where the baby was born, the shepherds
came where the baby was born, the shepherds came where
the baby was born, and they say that his name is Jesus.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory,
He come from the glorious kingdom.
4.The Wise Men came where the baby was born, the Wise Men
came where the baby was born, the Wise Men came where the
baby was born, and they say that his name is Jesus.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
He come from the glory, he come from the glorious kingdom.
Oh, yes! believer! Oh, yes! believer! He come from the glory,
He come from the glorious kingdom.
Dismissal with Blessing:……………………Pastor Steven
Postlude: :Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”, Words- 14th Century Latin, Music- German Melody……………………..Greg D.
Worship ends, Witness and Service begin.
CONFESSION & PARDON
Pastor Steven: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
All pray in silence.
Pastor Steven: Hear the good news:
Christ died for us while we were yet sinners; that proves God’s love toward us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
All: Glory to God. Amen.
THE PEACE
Let us offer one another signs of reconciliation and love.
All, including the pastor, exchange signs and words of God’s peace by crossing hands, wave to one another due to social distancing guidelines.
Pastor Steven: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Pastor Steven: Lift up your hearts. The pastor may lift hands and keep them raised.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor Steven: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor Steven: And so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn:
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor Steven: In union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith.
All: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.
Pastor Steven: All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and forever.
All: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
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