UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn Light the Advent Candle v. 1-4 (FWS 2090)
Call to Worship
Leader: The Lord is born in Bethlehem, bringing joy to the world!
People: The stars shine bright, guiding us to the Light.
Leader: With every carol sung, we declare God’s glory.
People: In every heart, may love and peace abound.
Leader: Let us come together to worship the newborn King.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High (UMH 238)
Children’s Message
Hymn Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (UMH 229)
Scripture Luke 1:46-55
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message The Promise of Justice
Hymn Angels from the Realms of Glory (UMH 220)
Prayer of Confession
Lord Jesus, we have too often looked past the blessings you give us. Yet, there are so many ways which you have touched our lives with your love. We pray that you turn our hearts toward gratitude for all the you do. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
O God, who gave us the greatest gift in Jesus, receive these offerings as a sign of our gratitude. May they bring comfort to the weary and joy to those in darkness. Guide us to share Your grace with open hearts this Christmas and beyond. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn The King of Glory Comes (FWS 2091)
Benediction
Postlude
