Grace United Methodist Church, December 22, 2024, 10AM
Grace United Methodist Church, December 22, 2024, 10AM “Birthday for Jesus” Advent Love Sunday Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Matthew 1:18-25 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Connie Lass Tech Team: Cheryl & Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: Steve Pixley & Carrie Langton Welcome to all who are here to Worship the Lord Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you, Amen. Acknowledge the "Passing of the Peace of Christ LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF LOVE ANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING (Please let us bring the microphone to you) WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN CALL TO WORSHIP: Connie Leader: When God speaks, all creation answers: People: the pale winter moon cries, 'Glory!' the sun hums a song as it warms the earth. Leader: When God speaks, lives are changed: People: those held hostage by oppression are set free; the voiceless shout the story of salvation. Leader: When God speaks, everything is turned inside out: People: the wise learn the language of grace from little children; All: the strong take lessons from the powerless. Amen. *INVITATIONAL HYMN: UMH 238 “Angels We have Heard on High” Grace UMC Mission Statement: "Together as Grace United Methodist Church, we glorify God, grow people of faith, and go forth to serve." Amen. Time of Prayer: Joys and Concerns (Please let us bring the microphone to you) Pastoral Prayer-Silent Prayer-Lord's Prayer A READING: Connie 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Holy Baptism: Payton Trelfa UMH 33 *HYMN: UMH 218 “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Congregational Response: UMH 838 Psalm 117 *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen Christmas Gospel Reading: Connie Matthew 1:18-25 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. BIRTHDAY FOR JESUS BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATED BY MONTH BENEDICTION /LIGHTS DIM/ LIGHTING OF OUR CANDLES: *HYMN: UMH 238 “Silent Night” Happy Birthday Jesus!
