January 1, 2023

Epiphany Sunday

 

Welcome

 

Prelude:   "Canonic Carol (The Shepherds Hastened)" arr. by Richard Warner

                                                                                                                                      

Call to Worship:    Sandy Green

Arise, shine out, for our light has come.

      And the glory of the Lord has risen on us.

Let us lift our eyes and look around;

      That we may see God's salvation.


Opening Hymn:      “We Three Kings"    #254                               

                                              

Prayer Before the Word:  Sandy Green


First Lesson:   Isaiah  60: 1-7; 10-14                

  L: The word of the Lord   P: Thanks be to God 

                                                                    

Psalm:      Psalm 72   #795


Special Music: "The Birthday of a King"   W.H. Neidlinger  


Gospel Lesson   Matthew 2:1-12                              

L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ   P: Praise to you, Lord Christ


Sermon:  "Amazing Grace"      Pastor Gilbert Stones 


Hymn:   "Amazing Grace"   #378                          


Pastoral Prayer


The Lord’s Prayer

  Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,

your will be done, on earth as in heaven.   

  Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we

forgive those who sin against us.

  Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Amen.


Offering our Gifts to God   [Click here to go to online giving]


Offertory:  "Oh Sleep, Dear Holy Baby"       Carson P. Cooman


Prayer of Dedication  


Closing Hymn:  "Love Came Down at Christmas"  #242


Benediction


Song of Blessing:    “Shalom to You”


Passing the Peace of Christ with phone calls, texts, emails, cards and prayers


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Thanks to everyone who made today’s service possible

Sarah Jane Scott - Piano, Organ and Vocals

John Kersten, Cheryl Dove - Vocals

Sandy Green -  Liturgy & Scripture

Mary Anne Meyer, Gilbert Stones - Primary Videography

Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor

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