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December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

December 30, 2018 – 8:15 and 10:35 – Worship Guide

Co-Pastors: Rev. Ron Harris and Rev. Karla Sheffy Pastoral Intern: Erynn Dahlke

Acolytes: Madison Swan, Haley Burkdoll, and Marley Harter

Lay Readers: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Worship Accompanist: Sue Woods

Song Leader: Abby Triemer

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE Gathering Music “Star-Child” TFWS #2095 v. 1

Welcoming Erynn Dahlke

Greet your neighbor--Passing the Peace

Prelude (Sue Woods)

Words of Preparation Erynn Dahlke

Threshold

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

It was the night when Hope was born

[Silent Night]

And just as now the world was torn

[Holy Night]

But all was calm and all was bright

[Silent Night]

The star above gave out its light

[Holy Night]

Dear people all around the world

Let us unite and we will show

How Hope can change us,

How Hope can help us grow.

Erynn Dahlke: The last verse of “Silent Night” ended with “Christ the Savior is born.” And now

the story continues.

Gary Romine - soloist Sung:

So let your Hope shine in the night [Silent Night]

And let your life burn warm and bright [Holy Night]

This Hope we give the world is balm [Silent Night]

And in this truth we find our calm [Holy Night!]

Opening Prayer

Erynn: God of this new day, we open ourselves to hear Your call to new life. As we anticipate the new year and all its possibilities, help us to always remember that nothing is ever finished, God is not done with us. Indeed, God is ever making our lives, our families, our communities, and our world a brighter place. Spoken Response of the People: Fill us with your peace and light, make the world so calm and bright.

Hymn “This is a Day of New Beginnings” UMH #383

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Scripture Psalm 148:1-14 (NRSV)

Lay Reader: 8:15 Cathryn Harrison 10:35 Paula Sauder

Special Music 8:30am - Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine 10:35am - Someday at Christmas Words and Music by Ronald N. Miller and Bryan Wells; Arranged by Mac Huff Sanctuary Choir

Children’s Time (10:35am only) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230 v. 1

Oh 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.

Silent Prayer, Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer - Erynn Dahlke Song of Preparation “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196 Scripture Revelation 21:1-6 (CEB) Sermon “Christ is Born” Erynn Dahlke

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Responding in Gratitude for God’s Gifts with our Offerings – Erynn Dahlke

Offertory -

(10:35am) Mary, Did You Know? Gary Romine

* The Doxology - “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #234 v.1 UMH with refrain

*Prayer of Dedication – Erynn Dahlke

WE GO OUT INTO GOD’S WORLD

* HYMN “Soon and Very Soon” UMH #706

Sharing Opportunities for Ministry - Announcements Erynn Dahlke

*Benediction Erynn Dahlke

*Song of Sending Forth “We Need a Silent Night in Here” Screens

We need a silent night in here. We need your presence to come near.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need.

We need a silent night in here.

Give us the hope we seek and the peace we need. We need a silent night.

Postlude

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