Prelude
Gathering- Welcome & Announcement
*Hymn of Praise: 698 "God of the Ages"
*Call to Worship (responsively):
Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord in this New Year
People: Let us rejoice in the Rock of our Salvation.
Leader: Let us come into God's presence with thanksgiving.
People: And worship God with song and praise.
*Unison Opening Prayer:
Eternal God, who can make all things new, we
bring before you our lives at the beginning of this New Year. Guide us
as we face future now unfolding. Lead us to leave behind whatever prevents
us from being your faithful people. Inspire in us a deeper devotion to
our lives in the way of Christ our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Greet One Another: Pass the peace of God to those around you.
Time with the Children:
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6
Morning Prayers:
Sharing of Joys & Concerns;
Silent Prayer;
Morning Prayer;
The Lords Prayer;
Offertory:
*Doxology: 95 "Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow"
*Hymn of Preparation: 599 "Break Thou the Bread of Life"
Scripture Reading: Matthew 25: 31-46
Communion Meditation: "Leave Your Past; Calm Your Future"
Unison Covenant Prayer:
Lord, make us what you will. We put ourselves
fully into your hands. Put us to doing; put us to suffering; Let us be
employed for you, or laid aside for you. Let us be full, let us be empty;
Let us have all things, Let us have nothing. We freely offer ourselves
to you, in joyful obedience, that your Kingdom might come, and your will
be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Amen.
Invitation to the Lord's Table:
Prayer of Consecration.
Sharing of the Bread and Cup.
*Closing Hymn: 117 "O God Our Help in Ages Past"
Benediction
Next Sunday, January 11th:The church council will meet at 12:15 p.m. for a potluck lunch and meeting.
The new parsonage Telephone number is 536-4239.
If the Thomas's are not there to receive the call, please leave
a message on the Voice-Mail.