 Holy Family by Kelly Latimore Payette United Methodist Church
December 31, 2023 – 11:00 AM In the church calendar, we are in the season of Christmastide. This is a 12-day season that begins December 25th and ends January 5th. During this season, we celebrate the birth of Christ, who has come and is coming again to redeem the world. The colors for this season are white and gold. Welcome Passing the Peace “Family of God” Calling Song: “Joy To The World” UMH#246 vs. 1,2,4 Call to Worship - Macy Steckley One: Look, I bring good news to you! Wonderful, joyous news for all people! Many: Our Savior is born in David's city - Christ the Lord! One: The Word became flesh, and came to dwell among us! Many: We have seen that glory, full of grace and truth! One: Come! Let us worship Emmanuel - God is with us! Many: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace! Opening Prayer (in unison) - Macy Steckley Light of life, you came in flesh, born into human pain and joy, and gave us power to be your children. Grant us faith, O Christ, to see your presence among us, so that all of creation may sing new songs of gladness and walk in the way of peace. Amen. Hymn: “Gloria Patri” UMH#70 Scripture Reading Isaiah 61:10-62:3 (CEB) Praise Song: “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Music Team Children’s Time Pastor Mary Beth Prayers of the People Pastor Mary Beth Offering Prayer Pastor Mary Beth Doxology UMH#94 Prayer Hymn: “The First Noel” UMH#245 vs.1-3 Message: Pastor Mary Beth Luke 2:22-40 (CEB) Praise Song: “What Child is This?” Music Team Communion Service Announcements Sending Forth/Benediction Pastor Mary Beth May God strengthen you and bless you with peace; May Christ Jesus bring forth justice for you and among you; And may the Holy Spirit alight on you and affirm you as God’s beloved ones. And now, God, let your servants go in peace according to your word, because our eyes have seen your salvation. You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. It’s a light for revelation to all! Amen. Prayer List Continue to pray for: Irene Jeffries, Don Essinger, Jim Warzyn, Shannon Osborn, Olivia Bybee, Lis Williamson, Hugh Homan, Tory, Josh, Bob Maynard, Jan Bolin, John Sandquist, Carol Stephan’s sister Jenny, Sheryl White from Utah and the family of Carol Bruce. Ty Waynetska has a broken arm. Keep him in your prayers. Upcoming Events No Monday Morning Coffee With the Pastor this week. Next Sunday is Invite Someone New to Church! Give this some thought and prayer. We will not have a potluck following church, Next Sunday we will take the Christmas decorations down. Please plan to come to church and stay and help.
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