Politicians and Professors

December 18, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “The First Noel” The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Chorus Noel Noel Noel Noel Born is the King of Israel They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light snd so it continued both day and night [Chorus] And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far To seek for a king was their intent and to follow the star wherever it went [Chorus] This star drew nigh to the northwest o'er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both stop and stay right over the place where Jesus lay [Chorus] Then entered in those wise men three full rev'rently upon the knee And offered there in His presence their gold and myrrh and frankincense [Chorus] Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of naught and with His blood mankind has bought [Chorus] Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “O Little Town of Bethlehem” O 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 For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above While mortals sleep the angels keep their watch of wondering love O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King and peace to men on earth How silently how silently the wondrous gift is given So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven No ear may hear His coming but in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive Him still the dear Christ enters in O holy Child of Bethlehem descend to us we pray Cast out our sin and enter in be born in us today We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell O come to us abide with us our Lord Emmanuel Scripture Lesson Luke 2:1-6 Sermon Politicians and Professors Closing Hymn “O Holy Night” O holy night the stars are brightly shining it is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining till He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine O night O night divine Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother and in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we let all within us praise His holy name Christ is the Lord then ever ever praise we His power and glory evermore proclaim His power and glory evermore proclaim Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices O night divine O night when Christ was born O night divine O night O night divine Benediction • Christmas Eve Service: 5PM • Christmas Day: Home for Christmas 10AM • Sunday Prayer: Sundays @ 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Bible Study: Every other Monday @ 12 & 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom, Off this week • Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom, Off until the new year