12/24/2023 – One Service 10:00 a.m.
December 24, Hidden Christmas Series Week 4: “The Shepherd’s Faith” The shepherds who received the Christmas message listened well, overcame their fears, and went out carrying the joyful news to others. Seeing their faith, we can learn about how we should be responding to the promises of Christmas. Responding as the shepherds did, we can discern the truth and meaning of Christmas. Scriptures: Romans 5:1-11; Luke 2:8-20.
Christmas Eve, Hidden Christmas Series: “The Doctrine of Christmas” In addition to passages in the Bible that give us accounts of Jesus’ birth, there are passages that help give explanation of what His birth means. These passages tell us that Christmas means salvation is by grace, Christmas is true, fellowship with God is possible, and we can have joy. From God’s word we can discern the truth and meaning of Christmas. Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:1-20; 1 John 1:1-4.
8p Service will be streamed.
December 31, Hidden Christmas Series: “The Meaning Behind It All” There are numerous symbols, traditions, and celebrations connected to Christmas. Many of these have their meaning rooted in Scripture and can be meaningful to us when we know what the meanings are. Knowing these meanings can help us to discern the truth and meaning of Christmas. Scriptures: Acts 17:16-21; 1 John 5:20 (Dec 31, Will not be streamed)
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12/24/2023 – One Service 10:00 a.m.
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Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Your Family in God
Bells Introit: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Centering Words: From the shepherds, we can learn about how we
should be responding to the promises of Christmas.
Opening Praise: Trinity Live
“Little Drummer Boy”
“Noel”
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Children’s Message
Hymn: 238 “Angels We Have Heard on High (Verses 1-2)
Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer (#895)
Bells Anthem: “O Holy Night”
God’s Word: Romans 5:1-11
Choir & Bells Anthem: “He Is Born”
Offertory: “There’s a Song in the Air”
Lindsey Pertuset, organ; Jewel Smith, piano
Offertory Response (Tune—Dix, Hymnal #92)
As they offered gifts most rare, at that manger rude and bare, so
may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy, all our
costliest treasures bring, Christ to Thee our Heavenly King.
Prayer of Dedication
God’s Word: Luke 2:8-20
Message: “The Shepherd’s Faith” Kirk Peterson
Closing Hymn: 236 “While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks”
Invitation to Prayer & Sending Forth
In this season of hope and with all God has revealed to us, we go
filled with the meaning of Christmas to help fill homes with hope.
Response: 251 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (Verse 3)
Postlude
(Close of worship for live-stream)