Order of Service, December 15, 2020

Introduction

In the sermon text for this Lord’s Day, we read of Jesus’ first visit to Jerusalem. As an infant he accompanied his parents to the Temple for the performance of rituals prescribed by the Law of Moses. While there, the holy family encountered two people who blessed the child and prophesied regarding him.

The hymns selected for this service are not only Christmas carols, but they echo the ideas woven though out the text: comfort, salvation, light, etc.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Prelude

Call to Worship     John 8:12

Invocation

PROCLAMATION

Hymn 106 (tune 107)     While Shepherds Watched

Worship through Giving
Response: Hymn Insert     Doxology

Hymn 87     O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Scripture Reading      Isaiah 61:1-11

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn 88     O Come, All Ye Faithful

Message     The Child Who Brings Comfort
Luke 2:22-40
Pastor Steven Thomas

RESPONSE

Hymn Insert     God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

Prayer Response     John Miles

Benediction      John Miles