To a Little Town and a Little People

December 22, 2024 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground The angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around and glory shone around Fear not said he for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind to you and all mankind To you in David's town this day is born of David's line The Savior who is Christ the Lord and this shall be the sign and this shall be the sign All glory be to God on high and to the earth be peace Good will hence forth from heaven to men begin and never cease begin and never cease Lighting of the Advent Candle Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Hymn “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 Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding Good Christian fear for sinners here the silent Word is pleading 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 This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Haste haste to bring Him laud the Babe the Son of Mary Scripture Lesson Micah 5:2-5a Sermon To a Little Town and a Little People Closing Hymn “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 Benediction Fellowship • Sunday Morning Study: Great Moments in Church History | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room • Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room • NO Monday Bible Study | Off until the New Year • NO Wednesday Issues Hour | Off until the New Year • Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th | 5PM at the church. • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Thursday, January 16th | 12PM at Bistro La Baguette, individual checks, please sign up. • Thank you to Ken & Corrine Brandle for providing the cookies today. • The chancel flowers were given today by Karen Brock in memory of Bruce & Marylee Brock.