Pastor's note: There was no sermon today. We reflected on the Christmas Story by reading various scripture lessons and singing Christmas hymns. What follows is our worship bulletin for this day.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
AT
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ELYRIA, OHIO
January 1, 2011
First Sunday of After Christmas
10:45 am Worship Service
“Welcome to worship at ‘The Church in the City.’ We are a small congregation, dedicated to service in Christ’s Name, friendly and welcoming, like a large family. While with us, we hope that you feel God’s presence, hear His truth proclaimed, and experience the warmth of a caring people.”
*CALL TO WORSHIP Based on Isaiah 9:2-7
Leader: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined.
People: You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.
Leader: For a child has been born for us, a son has been given to us. People: And he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Leader: Let us worship God!
*INVOCATION
*OPENING HYMN: Good Christian Men, Rejoice No. 177
SCRIPTURE READINGS AND HYMNS
Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah Isaiah 11:1-2, 6-9 (p. 1076-77) Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 169
The Prophet Micah foretells the glory of Bethlehem Micah 5:2-4 (p. 1445-46) Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 178
The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary Luke 1:26-35, 38 (p. 1588) Hymn The First Noel No. 179
Matthew tells of Christ’s Nativity Matthew 1:18-25 (p. 1497) *Hymn Joy to the World! No. 171
The shepherds go to the manger Luke 2:1-20 (p. 1590-91) Hymn Away in a Manger No. 185
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus Matthew 2:1-11 (p. 1497-98) Hymn We Three Kings of Orient Are No. 206
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation John 1:1-14 (p. 1645-46) *Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 193
THE OFFERING Presenting of Our Gifts to God *Singing the Doxology (Hymn Book, p. 382) *Prayer of Dedication * Threefold Amen (Hymn Book, p. 698) *CLOSING HYMN: Go, Tell It on the Mountains No. 205
