ORDER OF WORSHIP January 2, 2022

 CENTERING PRAYER 

God of glory, your Word made a home with us so that we might be at home in you. Gather your children from the farthest places in the world and lead us to that home where the human race can become a human family; through Jesus Christ and in the Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

 PRELUDE      Cornet Voluntary      Heron 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

The Word became flesh and lived among us. 

And we have seen his glory. 

The true light that enlightens everyone has come into the world. 

Glory to God who has blessed us in Christ.

 Glory to God forever. 

† HYMN      “We Three Kings of Orient Are”      Hymnal #151 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

Holy God, we confess that we are a distracted people and forgetful of your love. We make selfish choices, hurt each other, and perpetuate injustice in your world. We have sinned against you and are deeply sorry and repent of our disregard of you, each other, and your creation. By the power of your Spirit, forgive, restore, and strengthen us to live in your light and walk in your truth; through Christ our Lord. (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 (Family Sunday – Students should remain in church.) 

SCRIPTURE John 1:1-18 

SERMON “Lost and Weary Traveler: May You Find the Light”      Rev. MP Panco 

† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed section 1.2 

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he arose once again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seater at the right hand of the Father. He will come in glory again to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. 

OFFERING Impression on “We Three Kings” Fedak                 organ solo 

† THE DOXOLOGY            Hymnal #606 

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION 

Invitation to the Table 

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer  

Words of Institution   

Sharing of the Bread & Cup   Prayer After Communion † 

HYMN      “Arise, Your Light Is Come”      Hymnal #744 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

Go forth in the grace of Christ. 

We rejoice in his grace. 

Go forth in the light of Christ. 

We walk in his light. 

Go forth in the love of Christ. 

We serve in his love.

 † BENEDICTION           “Peace On the Earth”

 POSTLUDE      Postlude in B      Boellmann 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able