December 29th, 2024

Payette United Methodist Church
December 29, 2024 – 11:00 AM
Welcome
 In the church calendar, we are in the season of Christmas. We celebrate Christmas for twelve days, beginning on December 25th and lasting until Epiphany (officially January 6th, but we will observe it on January 5th). The colors for this season are white and gold. Happy Christmas!

Passing the Peace “Family of God”
 
Hymn: “Joy to the World”                                  UMH#246 vs. 1,2,4
 
          Call to Worship - Lyna Wilkins
One: Come, let us rejoice in the light of Christ, the newborn King!
Many: Christ has brought hope and peace to the world!
One: Let us gather in celebration, as we remember the wonder of God's love made flesh!
Many: Let our hearts overflow with praise and thanksgiving!
One: Glory to God in the highest!
Many: And on earth, peace and goodwill to all!
 
Opening Prayer (in unison) - Lyna Wilkins
Holy One, you have appeared in the flesh, bringing redemption to all. Your glory is made known in a newborn child, a living hope. Open our hearts to sing a new song of justice, righteousness, and endless peace. Let love be born anew in our hearts. Amen.
 
Hymn: Gloria Patri                                                            UMH#70                      
                                    
Scripture Reading:                                   Colossians 3:12-17 (CEB)             
Hymn: “Christmas Medley”  1 vs ea. #240 UMH “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, #217 UMH “Away in a Manger”, #224 “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice #224 UMH, “Angels We Have Heard on High” #238
Children’s Time                                                                 Cris Warzyn
Prayers of the People                                                         Danny Crego
Offering Prayer                                                                Danny Crego
Doxology                                                                                 UMH#94 
Hymn: “The First Noel”                                           UMH #245 vs.1,2,4
                       
Sermon: Luke 2:41-52 (CEB)                      Pastor Mary Beth via video
 
Hymn: “Go, Tell it on the Mountain”                          UMH# 251 vs. 1-3                                           
 
Communion Service
Announcements   
Sending Forth/Benediction Danny Crego
One: Go in peace, proclaiming the Word of God made flesh.
Many: May God give us the grace to carry the good news of Christ. Glory to God in the highest! Amen.

 Prayer List
Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Lis Williamson, Grace Hammon, Kathie Phelps’ sister Jackie, Lexi, Meegan, Megan Palmer. Nick Tompkins, the Schoen Family, Ed Parsons

Upcoming Events
The Wednesday Night Bible Study will resume in January.
 
We will remove the Christmas decorations after church on Sunday, January 12th after church. Please plan to help if you can.