PRELUDE TO WORSHIP (Instrumental)
ADVENT CANDLE The Angels Candle
*GATHERING SONG
“Emmanuel”
*INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
*Hymn of praise Hymnal, No. 208
“O Come All Ye Faithful” 1-4
*Responsive reading Hymnal, Page 820
Psalm 98
CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sin
He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth… NIVO Luke 1:14
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me. NIVO Jeremiah 33:8
*Song of Praise
“Angels We Have Heard on High”
OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY
(Sing in unison as Deacons present offering) No. 731
ANTHEM
“Christmas Medley”
Choir & Congregation
PASTORAL PRAYER
Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel
Today: Thrilled Like the Angels?
Text: “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
NIVO Luke 2:12-14
*HYMN OF PRAISE Hymnal, No. 203
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing” (Stanzas 1-3)
*BENEDICTION
May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. NIVO 2 Corinthians 13:14