December 14, 2025
Prelude - O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Call to Worship - Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn - How Great Our Joy
Invocation and Lord's Prayer
Most Gracious Father, we are drawn here to sing and speak words of praise to You. We come here to be strengthened by your presence and to remember the story of the birth of your Son, our Savior, who taught us to pray saying: 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.
Scripture Reading - Luke 2:8-14
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Joys and Concerns
Immanuel, God with us, we wait for your presence this Christmas; help us to give with generous hearts and receive with thankfulness. Give us patience in the face of irritation and kindness in the face of anger; fill us with contentment and peace and remove all jealousy from us. May our celebration of your birth give honor to you in all we say and do and may we enter the New Year refreshed and recommitted to your service. Amen.
Hymn - Angels from the Realm of Glory
Sermon - Jesus Is Our Savior
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Hymn - O Come, All Ye Faithful
Benediction
Let us go now, knowing we have a Savior. Amen.
Postlude - I Extol You