ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DECEMBER :30 AM

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1 ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DECEMBER :30 AM PRELUDE HYMN OF PRAISE No. 226 As with Gladness Men of Old WELCOME & INVOCATION ADVENT READING SONG OF PRAISE No. 194 Michael Wichlan Associate Pastor Isaiah 9:2-7 Dino and Susan Dato-on Devra, Dariel and DeAnne O Come, O Come, Emmanuel HYMN OF PRAISE Joy Has Dawned HYMN OF PRAISE No. 296 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name ELDER-LED PRAYER TITHES & OFFERINGS Jeff Morrow Director of Communications and Children s Ministries Sussex Carol Trinity Choir On Christmas night all Christians sing to hear the news the angels bring, news of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King s birth. When sin departs before his grace, then life and health come in its place; angels and men with joy may sing, all for to see the newborn King. All out of darkness we have light which made the angels sing this night: Glory to God and peace to men, now and forevermore. Amen. 1

2 DOXOLOGY O Come, Let Us Adore Him PASSING OF THE PEACE Please sign and pass the Friendship Pad located at the end of your row. LEADER PEOPLE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. SERMON Scenes from the Christmas Carousel Christmas Gifts Dr. Mike Rasmussen Matthew 2:1-11 is found on page 807 in the ESV Bibles. Senior Pastor CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER The communion bread is gluten-free. We serve wine during communion. If you prefer grape juice, please take a purple cup at the center of the tray. We come forward for communion. This meal is open to every shepherded sheep of Jesus Christ; that is, to every communing member in good standing of any Bible-believing church. Please allow the outer seating sections to be served first and then the two center sections will be served. After you receive the elements, you can either take them immediately, or return to your seat to pray, confess, and meditate, taking the elements when you are ready. Feel free to sing along as the musicians lead us, or to silently commune with the Lord. 2

3 LEADER PEOPLE In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1-5, 9, 14 HYMN OF PRAISE Uncreated One 3

4 SONG OF PRAISE Your Grace Is Enough 4

5 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! Douglass McFarland Our elders will be at the front following the service. If you have a question or a need, we welcome you to come forward to talk or for prayer. Joy Has Dawned Words and Music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty 2004 Thankyou Music Sussex Carol Traditional, arr. by Philip M. Young 1985 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. O Come, Let Us Adore Him Words: Latin hymn, attr. to John Francis Wade, 1751, tr. by Frederick Oakeley, 1841; alt. Music from John Francis Wade s Cantus Diversi, 1751 Uncreated One Words and Music by Chris Tomlin and J. D. Walt 2006 sixsteps Music Vamos Publishing worshiptogether.com songs Your Grace Is Enough Words and Music by Matt Maher 2003 Thankyou Music spiritandsong.com Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! MARION, setting by Edwin T. Childs 2006 Augsburg Fortress 5 Copyright License CCLI #29066

6 TRINITY THIS WEEK THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2016 JOY A CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS: Come join us tonight for this year s Christmas Concert featuring the Trinity Choir, Joyful Noises Children s Choir, Orchestra, and Soloists. You won t want to miss this one-time performance Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 pm. Cookie reception following. CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE: Gifts are due today. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Gabriel at or karenpgabriel@yahoo.com. CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: On Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m., come together for the Christmas story with a beautiful evening of Lessons and Carols candlelight service, music and the Word. Childcare provided at this service, infant to 4 years old. CHRISTMAS MORNING AT TRINITY: Join us Christmas morning at 10:30 a.m. for worship as we celebrate the birth of King Jesus. Our service will be different from a traditional Sunday service. It will be more relaxed and casual, oriented to family both nuclear and spiritual, with a carol sing and sermonette. We will also have a time of fellowship around a continental breakfast at 10:00 a.m. END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: In order for contributions to appear on your 2016 statement, contributions must be postmarked no later than December 31 or dropped off at the church office before the office closes at noon on December 31. If you have stock or some other type of property that you would like to donate, please contact the church office at TRINITY PRAYER OPPORTUNITY: As members of the body of Christ, we have the great privilege and responsibility of praying for one another and for the saints around the world. The Trinity Mission Committee provides an important opportunity to pray for current, specific needs for our global and local ministry partners every weekday by subscribing to the TPC Mission Prayer list. You will receive a short, specific request each weekday for one of our partners. Please subscribe at and intercede on behalf of our ministry partners as they proclaim the mystery of the gospel. MEN S SKI TRIP: The upcoming men s ski trip is scheduled for Monarch Mountain, Colorado Thursday, February 2 - Sunday, February 5. Accommodations will be at the Silver Ridge Lodge in Salida, Colorado, just 20 minutes from the slopes. For itinerary, costs and registration, go to our website and click on the Monarch Mountain Ski banner. 6