Our music team is on vacation for the next few weeks, so we are using music that was previously recorded. The hymns are different than what is in the in-person bulletin, and we are enjoying music that Barbara recorded last year.
July 24, 2022 Christmas in July
Welcome
Prelude: "Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella, with 'The Holly and the Ivy'"
Sonata by D. Scarlatti, arranged by Diane Hidy
Call to Worship: Alta Hall
Let us come to the manger to look upon he who is eternally born for us.
Come, let us adore him.
Let us praise Emmanuel, God with us.
Come let us adore him.
Hymn: “People, Look East” #202
Prayer Before the Word: Alta Hall
First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7
L: The word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God
Psalm: Psalm 96 UMH #815
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-20
L: The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ P: Praise to you, Lord Christ
Sermon: “Down to Earth” Pastor Gilbert Stones
Hymn: “'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” #244
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: "What Child is This"
Arranged by Mark Hayes
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” #224
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
Barbara Hoff - Piano and Organ
Cheryl Dove - Liturgy
Rich Bolin and Bob Mott - Music Coordinator & Choir Director
Rich Bolin, Gilbert Stones, Jora Landis & Cheryl Dove - Vocals
Rich Bolin, Kasey P. Lindsay, Mary Anne Meyer, Gilbert Stones - Primary Videography
Kasey P. Lindsay - Video Editor