"Good News" 10:15 a.m. Christmas Morning, December 25, 2022

Sunday Worship for December 25, 2022 Pianist - Noah Brown Preacher- Pastor Steve Braudt Prelude Bringing the Light of Christ into the Sanctuary Welcome Opening Hymn: #246 "Joy to The World" vs. 1, 2 Call to Worship Lighting of the Candles Hymn of Praise #238 "Angels We Have Heard On High" Joys and Concerns Unison Prayer Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer Hymn of Reflection: #249 "There's A Song In the Air" Children's Message Special Music "Christmas Song" Mike, Kay, Anne & Steve Scripture: 11 Readings from the Gospel of Luke Hymn of Preparation #89 "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" Message: "Great Joy" Holy Communion Offering Prayer of Dedication Announcements Benediction Closing Hymn: #246 "Joy to the World" vs. 3, 4 Postlude Joys and Concerns Prayer List Prayers for Bill and Joy Carter. They both tested positive this past week for Covid-19. Amanda Vasey has asked for prayers for her friend Abby's brother Elijah. He has a cancer that attacks the nervous system and brain. The treatment isn’t working and his health is declining. Prayers for Kim Pestle for healing during her cancer treatments. Prayers for Rick Steffens as he recovers from surgery. Prayers Bob Fulwider as he prepares for heart surgery on December 30th. Prayers for Beverly Nolte as she recovers from a stroke. If you would like to send her a note, address it to: Beverly Nolte, Prairie Vista Village, 2785 1st Ave South #R9, Altoona, IA 50009. Prayers for Jamie Holladay who is battling cancer. Prayers for Linda Holladay who is recovering from a knee replacement surgery. Prayers for Chip Kaiser, Connie Zeleny' s cousin. Pray that his body recovers and that the health plan will work for improvement. Prayers for Jared Lange as he continues his recovery. Jared has moved into his parent's home while undergoing physical therapy. Prayers for Connie Zeleny who is recovering from a broken foot. The good news is that her pancreatitis is under control! Caryl Walton has asked for prayers for her co-worker's family and son, Lane, who is struggling with mental health issues. Prayers for Rosemary McCallister who is undergoing several health issues. Prayers for those in treatment: • Carolyn Tharp • Diane Budding • Marcia Hetzler Prayers for the people of Ukraine, especially for the millions of refugees, as well as those who remain in their country and are in harm's way. Prayers concerning COVID-19. There are over 1,070,000 people who have died of COVID-19 in the United States and a total 6.5 million in the world. We pray for their families. Please keep these members in your thoughts and prayers. It would be wonderful if you would drop them a note. Homebound: Glenna Van Atta Wilton Retirement Center: Margaret Duffe, Glenda Johnson, and Jean King Simpson Home: Derwood Keith Silvercrest Garner Senior Living, Davenport: Rita and Frank Dvorak Winning Wheels, Prophetstown, IL: Chad Morgan