CENTERING PRAYER
O God, into a realm of clerics and kings you sent your child to teach the wise and show the world what power there is in love. Keep us vigilant to hear the voices of those who speak your truth. We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
PRELUDE IL EST NE Larson
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 148)
Praise the Lord!
Praise God in the heavens.
Praise the Lord from the earth!
Young and old alike,
men, women, and everyone together.
Praise the Lord!
† HYMN “Joy to the World” Hymnal #134
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of wonder, you surround us with signs of your glory and surprise us with your presence, yet we often miss the marvels you place before us. Forgive out dullness and make us alert to the ways you make yourself known, that we might be witnesses to your good news and proclaim your extravagant love; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
†GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #581
TIME WITH CHILDREN (There is no Sunday school today. Students should remain in church.)
SCRIPTURE Luke 2:41-52
SERMON “Home Alone” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism
Question One Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING Angels We Have Heard on High McDonald
Marsha Medley, piano
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 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.
† HYMN “Go Tell It on the Mountain” Hymnal #136
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION “Peace On the Earth”
POSTLUDE Tocccatina on “O Sanctissima” Giamaneo
† You are invited to stand, as you are able
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