St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas The First Sunday after Christmas Day. Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas The First Sunday after Christmas Day December 30, 2012, 10:50 a.m. The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. -Frederick Buechner Gathering around God s Word Prelude Pastorale Marco Enrico Bossi Christmas Pastorale on From Heaven Above Albrecht Hänlein Text and Tune: Hymn 54 Welcome and Call to Worship based on Isaiah 9:2 Leader: The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; People: On those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. Leader: Jesus Christ is our life and light. All: In his name and in his power, let us worship God! *Hymn 40 Joy to the World! antioch *Opening Prayer Steve Plunkett x Prayer of Confession (unison) God of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ you came among us as light shining in darkness. We confess that we have not welcomed the light, or trusted good news to be good. We have closed our eyes to glory in our midst, expecting little, and hoping for less. Forgive our doubt, and renew our hope, so that we may receive the fullness of your grace, and live in the truth of Christ the Lord. Amen. (silent confession) Kyrie (Hymnal No. 565) Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Declaration of Pardon Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! *Passing the Peace Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us share the peace of Christ with one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. The congregation may exchange with one another, by words and gesture, signs of peace and reconciliation. *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. x

2 Prayer for Illumination Proclaiming God s Word Wally Davis Old Testament Reading Psalm 148 old Testament, page 582/550 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Children s Sermon Epistle Reading Colossians 3:12-17 New Testament, page 201/190 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Gospel Reading Luke 2:41-52 new Testament, page 59/55 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon Family Dynamics Brandon Lewis Responding to God s Word *Affirmation of Faith (unison) Colossians 1:15-20 Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible. All things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. *Hymn 48 Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming es ist ein ros The Sacrament of Baptism (10:50 a.m.) Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory Holy Child T. A. Bergan Tim Bergan, baritone Sing, Angels, sing, to tell the shepherds of the Baby, Gloria in excelsis deo, et in terra pax hominibus! Sing, Angels, sing, to lead us to the Holy Child. Lay, Mary, lay, and cradle the baby Jesus, Holy star His birth foretold, Eastern Kings bring gifts of myrrh and gold! Lay, Mary, lay, and cradle the Holy Child. Sleep, baby, sleep, so peaceful in the manger. Born the King of Kings on Earth, born to give us second birth! Sleep, baby, sleep, thou Saviour, thou Holy Child. Come, people, come, and worship the baby Jesus, Born the Son of God on high, born that man no more shall die! Come, people, come, and worship the Holy Child. Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

3 *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *Hymn 28 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice in dulci jubilo *Benediction *Postlude Let All Together Praise Our God Carl Piutti *Those who are able are asked to stand. x Latecomers may be seated. The Advent wreath was given to the glory of God by Ruth Davis Jones in memory of family and friends. Trinity Ball is serving in worship today as acolyte. Jonna and Joe Belanger present their son, Patrick Belanger, today for the Sacrament of Baptism at the 10:50am service. Elder Mark Glasschroeder will assist the pastor. Welcome! We are delighted that you have joined us for worship today and pray that you experience the presence of Jesus Christ in our midst. For more information about St. Andrew and our ministry together, please stop by the Visitor s Welcome Center in the narthex. If you are interested in becoming a member of this congregation, we will gladly provide you with that information. As today is the last Sunday of the month, the session, our governing body, will be in the parlor following the 10:50am worship service to receive new members. A Note from Steve As 2012 draws to a close, the Session and Stewardship committee extend a grateful thank you for all your financial support this year. It is with mixed feelings, however, that we share the fact that pledged giving for 2012 is behind by roughly $60,000. If you can complete your 2012 pledge by the end of December, the Session and I would be hugely grateful. If you are unable to do that, please know that we understand that circumstances can change unexpectedly. Again, many thanks for all you have done and are doing, and for tending to this year-end need. We eagerly look forward to the New Year as we serve our congregation and our community together as faithful followers of Jesus Christ Flower Roster Posted The 2013 Flower Roster has been posted on the bulletin board in the office hallway. Please put your name and a contact number and only sign up for one Sunday per family. If you have questions, contact Lynn Carrico, Please be aware that January 6 and 20 are open if you would like to give the flowers on either of those dates Pagosa Cabin Reservations For those inteterested in reserving a week at the Pagosa cabin in 2013, you may your request to Jim White (jim@saint-andrew.com) anytime after midnight, December 31 st. You may also contact Jim at the church, The rate will be $19 per night, per person. Church Office Closed in Observance of New Year s Monday, December 31 at Noon Tuesday, January 1 If you made a contribution for Christmas flowers, you may take a poinsettia following the service today.

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Al Davis Al Chandler Tiffanie Dodson Bob Rogers The family of Janice Malone, former member of St. Andrew The family of Vonn Benson, aunt of Lisa Patterson Super Wednesday Returns Wednesday, January 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Can You Help Us Furnish The Den? The response to our funding request for new furniture for the The Den has been gratifyingly brisk. Copies of the Furnish The Den catalog are available in the narthex, complete with a donation checklist for your convenience. Please give donations to Brandon Lewis as he s keeping careful track of our progress toward the goal, and we re getting close. And to all those who have already made a contribution Thank You! Ways to Serve Community Outreach Toiletries Drive Community Outreach is collecting travelsized toiletries for Our Daily Bread. We met with them, and Our Daily Bread listed the items as their biggest needs: Toothbrushes Socks adult sizes Deodorant Please deposit your items in the box near the Coke machine just outside Fellowship Hall by December 23. For more information, contact Ronnie Van Atta at Thank You! Transportation to Church Assistance is needed to provide transportation to and from the 10:50 service on Sundays. This is an ongoing need and you may help as often or as little as you d like. If you are willing to help out, please contact Rafat Haddad ( or rafathaddad@msn. com). Connect with us facebook.com/standrewdenton twitter.com/standrewdenton

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 10:50 a.m. Worship Service Monday, December 31 12:00 p.m. Church Office Closes Tuesday, January 1 Church Office Closed New Year s Day Ski Trip Departs Give-A-Meal Menu December Needs Chicken and Dumplings or Beef Stew, Canned Carrots, Canned Pears Optional: Coffee, Dry Milk, Cooking Oil Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin by the Coke machine near Fellowship Hall. Thank You!

6 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) Stephen W. Plunkett, Pastor Brandon D. Lewis, Assoc. Pastor Lisa Patterson, Assoc. Pastor Morris Martin, Minister of Music Hye-Jean Choi, Organist St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Sunday School Classes Resumes January 6, 2013 Nursery Room 102 Pre-K-5th Grades Gather in Rec Center 9:30-9:45am Children, 9:45-10:30am Pre-K-Kindergarten Room st -3 rd Grades Room th -5 th Grades The Treehouse Youth, 9:45-10:30am 6th/7th Grade Class Room 203 High School Sunday School Room 205 Adults, 9:30-10:30am Breakfast Club Lisa Patterson Room 206/208 Animate Faith Mighty Acts John Mikow Room 100 Present Word Pastor s Class Steve Plunkett Fellowship Hall January 6: Fred Cassell will lead this class Sojourner Class Bonnie Robison Room 203 The Greatest Story: Jesus! St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).