SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

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1 Our Missi on: Gro wi ng i n Spi ri t Livi ng as Di scip les S erving Go d s Wo rld December 25, :00 a.m. SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Be born in our hearing, Lord Jesus, and open our lives to you: our Word, our Light, our Life. Welcome and Announcements WE GATHER IN GOD S NAME Prelude Eternal Purposes Messiaen Ray Freeman, Organist Call to Worship (Based on Isaiah 9:2) Leader: People: All: The People walking in darkness have seen a great light; those who have lived in a land of deep darkness--on them light has shined. Jesus Christ is our life and light. In his name and power, let us worship God! Opening Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory Prayer of Confession Generous God, you give us the greatest gift of all, yourself, but often we find it hard to take notice; we are caught up in our own gifts, given and received. Forgive us, generous God, for the casual way we treat your gift of love. Forgive us when we fail to share your love with those who are most in need of your love and grace. Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. Amen. Please stand if you are able.

2 Carol Love Has Come Assurance of Pardon (based on 2 Corinthians 4:6) Leader: God has caused light to shine in our hearts, the light that is knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. All: Thanks be to God! Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. People: And also with you. (Please share God s peace with one another.) 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. Time for Children Greta Miller Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n Worship in Room 13. Following their activity, they will be taken to the Nursery. Parents, please pick up your children directly after the worship service. Gospel Reading John 1:1-2 Word Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful Prayers: For the mission of the church, to listen and follow the Word made flesh Gospel Reading John 1:3-5 Life Carol Go Tell it On the Mountain Prayers: For our social, economic, and political life to reflect the light of Christ, and build, sustain, and protect life of every kind in our world Gospel Reading John 1:6-8 Witness Prayers: For all who proclaim the gospel, and for ourselves to proclaim Christ faithfully Gospel Reading John 1:9-11 Unwelcome Prayers: For all who are left behind, isolated, harmed, or unwelcomed by the world, and for all who are sick 2

3 Gospel Reading John 1:12-14 Glory Carol Angels We have Heard on High Reflection Word Rev. Susan Wisseman Offering The Peace Carol John Denver Scott Seifried, Director of Music Doxology Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Invitation to the Table 3 Greta Miller Prayer of Thanksgiving Pastor: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Pastor: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Pastor: Let us give thanks and praise to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Pastor: It is truly right and our greatest joy who forever sing to your glory: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. (Hymnal #581) The Lord s Prayer Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed by 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. Words of Institution and the Breaking of the Bread

4 Communion of the People Special Music What a Beautiful Name Scott Seifried, Music Director Prayer after Communion O God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Carol Blessing Joy to the World Postlude Joy to the World Young Ray Freeman, Organist The flowers in the sanctuary were placed by the Grace Family to the Glory of God and in honor and memory of loved ones. CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING THE GIFT IS GIVEN During this Advent and Christmas season, we reflect on the birth of Jesus as God s greatest gift, given to all of us. Giving to the Christmas Joy Offering is one way we can celebrate and honor that gift, by faithfully supporting church workers in times of need and supporting development of the racial and ethnic leadership of our church. Envelopes are in the pews for your Joy Gift today. Sunday, January 1, Worship is at 11:00 AM There will be no Sunday School, Youth, or Club 456 on January 1. We will resume our regular schedule on January 8. 4

5 Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Rhea Boswell, Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer, Reecie Ford, Harry Gault, Lou Gaudian (Aarondale Assisted Living), Clara Gipson (Manor Care Fair Oaks), James Lawson, Lynn Muys, Jenell Phillips, Malcolm Weaver, and our Missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber Former Pastor: Paul Eckel The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Nancy Machado, Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie), Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda) The fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome The son of: Rhea Boswell (Scott) The daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko) The brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul) and Nelson Thurman (Dennis) The sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan) The daughters-in-law of: Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), and Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea) The sister-in-law of: Peter Smith (Annette) The nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward & Scott), and Dave Little (Sean) The niece of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie) The cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Rosalie Lawson (Stephanie), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Chris Thurman, and Scott Rogers (The Huckel Family) (*Chronic, ongoing situation) 5

6 The Calendar through January 1st Sunday, Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY 9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations 10:30 AM Worship with Communion Sanctuary Monday, Dec. 26 The Office is Closed Today 8:00 PM AA Family Room Tuesday, Dec :00 AM AA Choir Room 1:00 PM Bunco Family Room Sunday, Jan. 1 NEW YEAR S DAY :00 AM Worship with Communion Sanctuary 6

7 WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! We encourage you to share requests for prayer. You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pew racks and placing them in the offering plates. Trust your children to the care of our nursery workers. We provide childcare for infants and children up to 4 years old in the Nursery Suite downstairs, Rooms 3 & 5. Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers - third-graders. Please return bags to the Narthex after the service. Grace 101, An Inquirer s Class (In progress, Sundays til 11/20) If you would like to learn more about the Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and about membership, contact our pastor. Grace Weekday Preschool The Preschool is a Christian-based, developmental program ministry. For information call

8 STA F F LISA KENKEREMATH Interim Pastor Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm press #2, ext 207; pastor@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Stated Supply Associate Pastor Office Days and Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm press #3, ext 205; susan@gracepresby.org YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00-3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am press #4; aging@gracepresby.org VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist rfreeman504@comcast.net JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director moonmanjimd@hotmail.com VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm press #1, ext 206; manager@gracepresby.org S E S S I ON Coleen Austin Aging With Grace; Stephen Ministry; Congregational Care Lee Bartlett Cindi Bryant Ed Bryant Dave Buckley Maria Clayton Kim Hatfield Alan Goldstein Nancy Machado Joe Miller Penny Newsome Michael Phillips John Sowdon Nelson Thurman Nursery/Bridges to Worship Human Resources Nominating/ Stewardship Missions Preschool Youth Ministry Communications Children s Discipleship Evangelism Worship Finance Fellowship Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Lisa Kenkeremath, Moderator BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith gpcbod@gmail.com Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in church office and on GPC website. 8