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Traditional Order of Worship, Dec. 8

Week 2 of Advent

10 a.m. Traditional Worship


Gathering Music

"On A Winter's Night" - J. Brickman

Chris Tolliver, piano


Greeting & Call to Worship


Prelude

"Infant Holy, Infant Lowly" - arr. Brian Childers

Karen Campbell, handbells; Rebecca Volk, oboe; Chris Tolliver, piano


Christmas Skit

Rebecca Volk & Rachel Kurz


Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Hunter & Nell Hornback


*Congregational Hymn

"In the Bleak Midwinter" - #221

(Please see words on the screen.)


*The Apostles Creed #881 (traditional)


Children's Moment

Aimee Keith, Children's Minister


Prayers of the People

The Lord's Prayer


Offertory

"The Holly & the Ivy" - traditional

Chris Tolliver, piano


*Doxology #94

(An in-person offering will be collected on Sunday by our ushers, or if you prefer, you may give online by clicking here.)



*Offertory Prayer


Music Ministry

"Mary Did You Know?" - Mark Lowry

Rebecca Volk & Chris Tolliver


Sermon: "What Are We to Do at Christmas?"

The Rev. Mark Dickinson, Settle Memorial senior pastor


Sermon Outline: To download a printable sermon outline, click here.

"That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.’ Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’ ” - Luke 2:8-14


“When the right time came, the time God decided on, He sent His Son, born of a woman … so He could adopt us as His very own children.” - Galatians 4:4-5


Christmas is the time to …


Let go of my _______________________.


“An angel appeared to the shepherds … and they were terrified. But the angel said, ‘Do not be afraid!’ ” - Luke 2:9-10


____________________________ my faith.


“I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!”- Luke 2:10


_____________________ God’s forgiveness.


“Today, in the town of David, a Savior has been for you; he is Christ the Lord!”- Luke 2:11


“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have everlasting life.”- John 3:16


__________________ my relationships.


“Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth to all whom God favors.” - Luke 2:14


“If we are living in the light of God’s presence, just as Christ does, then we have wonderful fellowship and joy with each other.” - 1 John 1:7


*Congregational Hymn

"O Come All Ye Faithful" - #234, vss. 1,2,3

(Please see words on the screen.)


*Benediction


Postlude

"Voluntary" - John Marsh

Chris Tolliver, organ


*Please stand as you are able.


Children: Children of all ages are always welcome to attend worship service with their family. Settle also provides a nursery for ages 0-3 starting at the 9 a.m. Sunday School hour and running through the conclusion of both worship services. For children preschool-Grade 5, Settle offers Sunday School at 9 a.m. in the Education Building, and for preschool-Grade 2, we also offer children's church, where children sit with their parents at the beginning of worship and exit worship as a group after our children's message. Drop off/pickup for all children's activities are in the Education Building.

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Churchwide Bible Study Readings


Readings for the week of Dec. 8-14 are below. Please note that you may click on the Scripture to be directed to an online version.


This week's memory verse: Luke 18:27


If you need a print version, you may pick up the monthly reading list in the back of our worship spaces on Sundays or download and print it by clicking here.

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