Gathering around God s Word

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas First Sunday after Christmas Day December 30, 2018, 10:30 a.m. Prelude Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. Gathering around God s Word Welcome and Announcements Please sign the Ritual of Friendship pad in the pews. Ringing of the Bell Lighting of the Christ Candle Randy and Beth Whipple Sung Response Creator of the Stars of Night Hymn 84, vs. 4 At your great name, O Jesus, now all knees must bend, all hearts must bow: all things on earth with one accord, like those in heaven, shall call you Lord. Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 80 The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For a child has been born for us, a Son has been given to us, He is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. To us is born in the city of David a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord. And the Word became flesh and lived among us. Christ is born! Give him glory! Christ has come down from heaven! Receive him! Christ is now on earth! Exalt him! O earth, sing to the Lord! O you nations, praise him in joy, for he has been glorified! Amen. Opening Prayer Lisa Patterson *Hymn 113 Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA Prayer of Confession (unison) God, in this season of Christmas, we acknowledge your Son Jesus to be the light of the world. Yet in his penetrating light, we acknowledge our darkness; in his constant grace our careless love; in his generous giving our sordid grasping; in his equal justice our dire prejudice; in his fortitude our fearful failure; in his inclusive love our deep divisions; in his pure sacrifice our soiling sins. But in his birth, we find hope, in his cross is our forgiveness, and in his resurrection

2 our enduring hope. The pardon and the promise now we claim, in penitence and faith. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Now hear us, Lord, as we offer in silence our personal sin that needs your forgiveness. (Silent Confession). Sung Response You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy! Hymn 437 You are the Lord, giver of mercy! You are the Christ, giver of mercy! You are the Lord, giver of mercy! Declaration of Pardon In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! The Ten Commandments *Sung Response Angels We Have Heard on High Hymn 113 Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Prayer for Illumination Proclaiming God s Word Stephen Plunkett First Scripture Reading Luke 2:41 52 New Testament, page 55 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Anthem Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon Alison McStravick, soprano Time with Young Disciples There is no Children s Chapel during this worship service. Children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. Second Scripture Reading Colossians 3:12 17 New Testament, page 190 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! Sermon Living Against the Grain Steve Plunkett Responding to God s Word *Hymn 114 Away in a Manger CRADLE SONG *Apostles Creed (unison) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer (unison) 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

3 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. Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Offertory The Little Road to Bethlehem Michael Head Rachael Fant, soprano *Doxology Hymn 607 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication Taking God s Word into the World *Hymn 144 In the Bleak Midwinter CRANHAM *Benediction *Postlude Bold Text indicates congregational participation. *Those who are able are asked to stand. We light the Christ candle again today as we live into the Christmas season, the time we celebrate Christ s arrival as the light which continues to shine in our world of darkness. Jude Garrison is serving as acolyte this morning. We wish to extend our thanks to Dr. Miaomiao Wang for serving as organist today. St. Andrew Scenes Spectacular Can you believe it? In Spring 2019, St. Andrew will be hosting the fifth annual Scenes Spectacular! Each spring, a multigenerational cast featuring talented St. Andrew singers performs musical revue featuring a wide variety of show stopping scenes from Broadway, movie musicals, and opera. St. Andrew singers and actors of all ages are welcome to participate in the show with no need to audition: just contact Adam La Spata at adam.laspata@unt. edu and we ll find a place to feature your talents. The production is family-friendly, and admission is free. Stay tuned to the weekly bulletin for updates, including show dates and how to support the performance. Flower Roster Posted Opportunities are now available to give chancel flowers in Sign up on the roster located on the bulletin board outside the church office. Please be sure to leave your name and a contact number. Questions? Contact Lynn Carrico, (940) or lwcarrico@verizon.net.

4 Marty Anderson Jeanie Fite Prayer Concerns This Week Margaret Plunkett Dwain Bean, father-in-law of Margo Bean James Classen, father of Linda Anderson Patrick Brunelle, son of Barb Brunelle Jacob McIntyre, son of Linda and Jim McIntyre Sarah Derkowski, niece of Gayle Strange A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Usher Help Needed The scheduling of ushers for 2019 is underway. Ushers serve for 3 Sundays twice a year. Former ushers, new members, and youth may serve. Please contact Jonny Ramsey at jramsey18@verizon.net or as soon as possible. Church Office Closures The church office will be closed on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The church office will be open on Wednesday, December 26-Friday, December 28. The church office will also close on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The church office will reopen on Wednesday, December 2. December Give-a-Meal - $2.29 A monetary donation of $2.29 feeds a person in need for a week. Donations can be made in your weekly offering, online, or in the church office. Please write Give-a-Meal-a-Month on the envelope or check. If you would prefer to purchase food, suggested items are: 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 in the hallway near Fellowship Hall. Thank You! Connect with us facebook.com/standrewdenton twitter.com/standrewdenton

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Monday, December 31 New Year s Eve Church Office Closed Wednesday, January 1 New Year s Day Church Office Closed By the Numbers: As of 12/1/18 Income (pledges + other income) $835, Expenses $797, Difference $38, Give online at: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

6 Welcome! We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. If you wish to join St. Andrew today, please speak to one of the ministers. Children s Chapel There is no Children s Chapel during this worship service. Children are invited to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. No Sunday School Sunday School returns on January 6 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) info@saint-andrew.com Richard B. Culp, Senior Pastor Lisa Patterson, Associate Pastor Jeff Snider, Director of Music Parker Hinnenkamp, Organist Stephanie Raesz, Youth Director St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).