Stories of Christmas

December 25, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Sing We Now of Christmas” Sing we now of Christmas Noel sing we here Hear our grateful praises to the babe so dear Refrain Sing we Noel the King is born Noel Sing we now of Christmas sing we now Noel Angels called to shepherds leave your flocks at rest Journey forth to Bethlehem find the lambkin blest [Refrain] In Bethlehem they found him Joseph and Mary mild Seated by the manger watching the holy child [Refrain] From the eastern country came the kings afar Bearing gifts to Bethlehem guided by a star [Refrain] Gold and myrrh they took there gifts of greatest price There was ne'er a place on earth so like paradise [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “What Child is This” What Child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping This this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud the Babe the Son of Mary So bring Him incense gold and myrrh come peasant king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings let loving hearts enthrone Him Raise raise the song on high the Virgin sings her lullaby Joy joy for Christ is born the Babe the Son of Mary Stories of Christmas Closing Hymn “Good Christian Friends Rejoice” Good Christian men rejoice with heart and soul and voice Give ye heed to what we say news news Jesus Christ is born today Ox and ass before Him bow and He is in the manger now Christ is born today Christ is born today Good Christian men rejoice with heart and soul and voice Now ye hear of endless bliss joy joy Jesus Christ was born for this He has opened heaven’s door and man is blessed evermore Christ was born for this Christ was born for this Good Christian men rejoice with heart and soul and voice Now ye need not fear the grave peace peace Jesus Christ was born to save Calls you one and calls you all to gain His everlasting hall Christ was born to save Christ was born to save Benediction • 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 • Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom, Off until the new year • Blue Zones Walk: Saturday, January 14 @ 8:30am in the Isles of Collier. Please sign up on the table in the back. • Thank you to Gloria Dominick for providing the cookies today. • The chancel flowers are given today by Bob Warkentien in memory of Rosemarie Mikey.