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UPDATED: 11/29/07
Congregational Christmas Carol Month
December 26, 2007 NO CHOIR
REHEARSAL7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
December 30, 2007 Church Service ( )
Introit: #66
"We Three Kings" (All Sing)
Invocation Response: #59
"While Shepard's Watched Their Flocks" (Vs. 6, All Sing)
Prayer Response: "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming" (Choir #48; Vs. 1)
Anthem:
"Listen to the Lambs" (Choir and Children)
Hymn of Praise: #40 "Joy
to the World"
Hymn of Meditation: #44 "O
Little Town of Bethlehem"
Benediction: #29
"Go Tell it on the Mountain" (Vs. 1; All Sing)
Refrain: Go Tell it on the mountain, over the hills and every where; Go, tell
it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born!
Vs. 1: While shepherds kept their
watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens there shone
a holy light.
Repeat
Refrain.
Our Worship
of God
First
Sunday of Christmastide
December 30, 2007 ____ __ _ 10:45 AM
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Introit “We Three Kings” No. 66 (All sing)
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call to Worship
Leader: Beloved children of God, let us give thanks for all that God has done for us.
People:
We give thanks for God’s mercy and steadfast love.
Leader: In our distress, we know the presence of Immanuel, God-is-with-us.
People:
Both day and night, the Light of the World leads us.
Leader: Come, let us walk in the light of God!
*The Hymn of Praise “Joy to the World” No. 40
*The Invocation
*The Response “While
Shepard’s Watched Their Flocks” (Vs .6)
(All sing)
*Worship in Confession (unison)
Light
of the world, you who bear the dawn to us: We recall today how
terrible
is the darkness you were born to overcome. We confess to you our fear
of
death and destruction, the violence we allow, and the suffering we inflict
upon
others. We confess to you our ingrained prejudices, our failure to be
merciful,
and tragedies too often of our own making. We confess to you how
desperately
we need you. By your presence, Lord, save us. By your steadfast
love,
light our way.
*Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! Jesus Christ has become like us in every way, so that he might serve as our high priest before God, expiating our sins.
People:
Jesus Christ has become our merciful and faithful high priest before God, sacrificing himself for
our sins.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: Meet whatever tests face you now, knowing that Jesus is able to help
us, having passed through the test of suffering.
*Song of Joy “Gloria Patri” No. 579
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The First Lesson Isaiah 63:7-9 Pg. 657
The Time for God's Children Pat Sanders
*The Hymn of Meditation “O Little Town of Bethlehem” No. 44
The Period of Silent Prayer
The Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
The Response
Worship In Instruction
The Ministry of Music “Listen to the Lambs” Choir and Children
The Second Lesson Matthew 2:13-23 Pg. 2
The Ministry of the Word “Happy New Year” Wally Hamann
Worship in Response and Dedication
The Offertory
*The Doxology No. 592
*The Prayer of Dedication
*The Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Benediction
The Response "Go Tell it on the Mountain" No. 29 Vs. 1; All Sing
Refrain: Go Tell it on the mountain, over the hills and every where;
Go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born!
Vs. 1: While shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light.
Repeat Refrain.
*The
Postlude
*All who wish to stand may stand
The ushers will pass
the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English
Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español para los que
los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher for assistance. Worship bags
andactivity sheets are available in the atrium for children of Kindergarten age
and younger (1 per family). Page
numbers for the Bible passages used in worship are included in the bulletin.
Greeters - Nancy and
Virginia Sowers
Lay Reader - Mary Lynn Buchele
Ushers - Ashlee Lee
and the McVey family
Fellowship - Joy
Anstaett
Sound Technician:
Michael Heatwole and Mitchell Watson
Monday - Gary Salyer
This week’s prayer family: Greg and Linda Adams.
Please pray for the First
Presbyterian Church in Derby, KS.
Church Family and Friends in Need of Special
Prayers:
Amy McVey, Rhonda Hutton, Marge Williams, Rolland
Mathias, Virginia Meschke, Ruth Richards, Jack Reeve, Laurie Bock, Bill
Saunders, Gary Friesner, Greg Adams, Charles Ayers, Bob Whippo, Debbie Harden,
Gladys Cripe, Dave Sweley, Yvonne Allman, Pat LeClerc, Susan Brookover, Dale
Meadors, Linda Friesner, Jay Unger, Glen Woods, John Hoxie, Kim Eakes, Ruth Oliver, Pat Keeney, Caroline Sundquist,
Nancy Stegman, Belinda Fouse, the Burnside
family.
(Please call the church with your personal prayer
request). God
Bless All Of You.
The following family has recently lost loved ones.
Please pray for Laramee and Raelee James.
***Reminder***
Your
attendance is recorded every week,
PLEASE remember to
sign the
attendance
pads. If you bring family or friends please
see that they sign the pads as well.
***DOORS***
Please make sure that the doors latch
when you leave the church.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, December 30
Bell Choir @
8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship @ 10:45 am
Wednesday, January 2
Choir @ 7:30 pm, Worship @ 8:30 pm
Thursday, January 3
Mission Study @ 5:30 pm, Lay Ministry @ 6:00
pm. O&E @ 6:30 pm
Friday, January 4
PW Board @ 10:00 am
Sunday, January 6
Bell Choir @ 8:30 am, Sunday school @ 9:30 am, Worship w/Communion @ 10:45 am
Message presented by – Wally Hamann
Connie Boese - Administrative Assistant
Mary Buchele - Christian Education Director
Kevin Ochampaugh - Music Director and Chancel Choir Director
Linda Adams - Organist and Bell Choir Director
Pat Sanders - Children’s Choir Director
Randy McVey - Praise Team
Juana Alcantara - Building and Grounds maintenance
Brenda Watson - Parish Nurse
Alma Rojo - Nursery Attendant
Dave Sweley - Pastor Emeritus
UPDATED: 12/05/07
Congregational Christmas Carol Month
December 19, 2007 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
December 24, 2007 Church Service ( )
Introit:#2 "Come, Thou Long-Expected
Jesus" (All Sing)
The Song of Life:
#28 "Good Christian Friends, Rejoice"
The Song of Eve of Christmas:
Delete because it is the Song of Life.
Advent Response:#47 "Still,
Still, Still" (Vs. 2, All Sing)
Song of Christmas Joy:#41 “O Come All Ye
Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye
citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
O
come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O
come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord
Hymn of
Meditation: #25 "Away in a Manger"
Add this hymn in after Placing of the Advent Characters
Anthem: NO ANTHEM CHRISTMAS
EVE Reading
of The Christmas Story by Debbie
Wharton
Song of Gathering: #48 "Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming"
(All Sing)
Song of Christmas Light: #60
"Silent Night"
Benediction: Daryl Hamlett
DELETE BENEDICTION MUSIC: #29 "Go Tell it on the Mountain" (Vs. 1; All
Sing)
Refrain: Go Tell it on the mountain, over the hills and
every where; Go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born!
Vs. 1: While
shepherds kept their watching O'er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout
the heavens there shone a holy light.
Repeat Refrain.
POSTLUDE
Our Worship
of God
Christmas
Eve
December 24, 2007
7:00 PM
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Introit “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” No. 2
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call to Christmas
Leader: This is the season of holy waiting.
People:
On this night we hear the angel say, “Do not be afraid.”
Leader: On this night we sing with the angels, “Glory to God in the highest!”
People:
On this night the light of God fills the heavens and illumines the earth.
Leader: Come let us walk in the light of God!
The Advent Reading
The Lighting
*The Song of Life “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” No. 28
The Advent Prayer
*The
Response “Still, Still, Still” No.
47 vs. 2
*Worship in Confession (unison)
Wondrous God, we gather like the shepherds, unclean, unworthy, and
awed by your
presence.
You understand the disquiet of our hearts and know how imperfectly we seek
you.
Still you come to us. With grace and truth you come - to break the yoke that
burdens us, to bestow peace upon us, to bring light to our darkness, and to
fill the earth with joy. O Emmanuel, we welcome and adore you.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! The Lord has come, and is coming again.
People:
May the peace of God keep guard over our hearts and our thoughts
in
Christ Jesus.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: The Lord is near. Have no anxiety, but in everything make your requests known to God in prayer and petition with thanksgiving.
*Song of Christmas Joy “O Come All Ye Faithful” No. 41
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all Glory in the highest!
O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord
Worship in Inspiration
The Placing of The Advent Characters Mary Buchele
*The Hymn of Meditation “Away in a Manger” No. 25
Worship in Instruction
The Christmas Story Debbie Wharton
Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20
*Worship in
Sacrament
The Invitation
The Warrant
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Song of Gathering “Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming” No. 48
The Service of the Table (eat the bread as passed; drink the cup together)
*Lighting of the Candles
The Song of Christmas Light “Silent Night” No. 60
(Take the light from the person offering)
*Benediction Daryl Hamlett
*The Postlude
*All who are able may stand
UPDATED: 12/12/07
Congregational Christmas Carol Month
December 19, 2007 6:00 Church Band
Performs during dinner; 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal
December 23, 2007 Church Service ( Becky McVey )
Introit: #25
"Away in a Manger" (All Sing)
Invocation Response: