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Dec 15, 2024

"JESUS: The Lord Saves"

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christmas

Category: Matthew

Summary:

Main Text - Matthew 1:18-25, OT Reading - Isaiah 9:6-7, NT Reading - Luke 2:1-20

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Prelude  

Welcome and Announcements  

Call to Worship – But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. – Gal. 4:4-5  

Opening Prayer  

*Congregation – NTH 208 – O Come All Ye Faithful

Scripture- Isaiah 9:6-7   

Choir – Antiphonal Carol

Scripture- Luke 2:1-5

*Congregation – NTH 201 – O Little Town of Bethlehem

Scripture – Luke 2:6-7 

*Congregation – NTH 216 – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Scripture – Luke 2:8-15

Choir – Go, Tell It!

*Congregation – NTH 218 – Angels from the Realms of Glory 

Scripture – Luke 2:16-20

Choir – The Rejoice Medley

*Congregation – In Christ Alone

Collection with Offertory – Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (Faith Batten)

Sermon – Matthew 1:18-25: “JESUS: The Lord Saves”   

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.          2 Cor. 13:14

Choral Benediction – The Nativity Prayer

 

 Announcements – Week of 12/15/2024

1. There will be NO Sunday school tomorrow, December 15th.

2. Drop-in Prayer starts at 10:00 AM tomorrow morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms. All are welcome!

3. Christmas Choir practice will take place by the piano, promptly at 10:00 AM tomorrow. Please arrive on time!

4. Christmas Dinner – All are invited to share a fellowship meal following the Christmas Program Service tomorrow! Any questions can be directed to Andie Batten.

5. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

6. Wednesday evening Bible study is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! We are continuing a study through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to attend!

7. There will be NO Kid’s Club on Wednesday evenings during the month of December.

8. We will be having our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service on Tuesday, December 24th at 6:30 PM here at the church. We hope you will plan to attend!

9. To All Committees! Please submit any end of year reimbursements to the budget committee and budget requirements for next year ASAP.

10. Helping hands at Living Hope – There is a sign-up sheet posted for the various areas of service at the church for 2025. Please find your name(s) and fill out a yes or no response under each category (Ushers, Nurseries, Greeters, Kitchen, and Transport). If your name is not filled in, you will remain on the schedules as in 2024. New schedules will be made up and distributed in mid-January. The sign-up deadline is December 31st.

11. As of January, we will need a new custodian for Living Hope. Jean Morris is retiring at the end of December, so we will be looking for a new “contractor” to fill her position.

12. The Poinsettias that are seen at Church were purchased by the following families to glorify God and in loving memory of:

  • Aiello                                                                
  • Barr => loved ones
  • Bennett
  • Guinther
  • Harbison => loved ones
  • Hayes => Violette Hayes
  • Maloney Sr. 
  • Minich
  • Nolan => her parents
  • Rook => loved ones
  • Scott => loved ones
  • Truscott => Aiden Hertzog

Thank you to all who purchased flowers and helped make the sanctuary look special for our Christmas Service!