December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods Song Leader: Abby Triemer WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1 Welcoming Erynn Dahlke Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace Prelude (Sue Woods) Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke Threshold Gary Romine - soloist Sung: It was the night when Hope was born [Silent Night] And just as now the world was torn [Holy Night] But all was calm and all was bright [Silent Night] The star above gave out its light [Holy Night] Dear people all around the world Let us unite and we will show How Hope can change us, How Hope can help us grow. Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now the story continues. Gary Romine - soloist Sung: So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night] And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night] This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night] And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!] Opening Prayer Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Transcript
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
Postlude
December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide
Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke
Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter
Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods
Song Leader: Abby Triemer
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1
Welcoming Erynn Dahlke
Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace
Prelude (Sue Woods)
Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke
Threshold
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
It was the night when Hope was born
[Silent Night]
And just as now the world was torn
[Holy Night]
But all was calm and all was bright
[Silent Night]
The star above gave out its light
[Holy Night]
Dear people all around the world
Let us unite and we will show
How Hope can change us,
How Hope can help us grow.
Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now
the story continues.
Gary Romine - soloist Sung:
So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]
And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]
This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]
And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]
Opening Prayer
Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.
Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)
Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder
Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir
Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke
Offertory -
(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine
* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain
*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke
WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD
* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706
Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke
*Benediction Erynn Dahlke
*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens
We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.
We need a silent night in here.
Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.
