Grace United Methodist Church, December 29, 2024, 11AM

Grace United Methodist Church, December 29, 2024, 11AM Christmas Blues Scriptures: Isaiah 53:1-5, Romans 8:28-30, 37-39 PRELUDE – MUSIC: CAROLINE AMBROSE "Entrance of the Light of Christ" Worship Leader: Weston Null Tech Team: Cheryl & Steve Pixley *indicates congregational standing. Gathering Hymn: “Christmas Hallelujah” Pastor Willie and the Congregation 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS: A TIME OF SHARING (Please let us bring the microphone to you) WORSHIP SERVICES BEGIN CALL TO WORSHIP: Weston Leader: On this day we gather to remember Jesus our Savior People: who loved us and gave himself for us. Leader: Let us draw near in full assurance of God’s endless love and mercy. People: We give our thanks and praise to Jesus Christ who carries our sorrows, heals our wounds, All: and redeems us from sin and death. Amen. *INVITATIONAL HYMN: UMH 246 “Joy to the world” 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 OLD TESTAMENT READING: WESTON Isaiah 53: 1-5 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. *HYMN: UMH 240 “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Congregational Response: UMH 881 “Apostles Creed” *OFFERING OUR GIFTS: UMH 95 "Doxology" Grace Prayer of Dedication: On Screen New Testament Reading: Weston Romans 8:28-30, 37-39 NRSVUE The Word of God, for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Amen. Message: Pastor Willie “Christmas Blues” BENEDICTION /LIGHTS DIM/ LIGHTING OF OUR CANDLES: *HYMN: UMH 254 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” “… in all things God works for the good of those who love him…” Romans 8:28