Sunday, December 11, 2022 - Practicing Celebration: the Unexpected
Welcome
*Hymn 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful (In Person Only)
(verse 1)
Lighting the Advent Candles: Hope, Peace, Joy (In Person Only)
Hymn 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful (In Person Only)
(verse 3)
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever. Amen
Hymn 147 The First Nowell (In Person Only)
(verse 1)
Hearing the Word
Prayer for God’s Guidance (responsive)
Luke 2:8-9 Common English Bible Translation
Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord’s angel stood before them, the Lord’s glory shone around them, and they were terrified. (Question: What have you witnessed in your life that gave you a sense of awe?)
Hymn 147 The First Nowell (In Person Only)
(verse 2)
Luke 2:10-12
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you- wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.” (Question: What helps ease your fears?)
Luke 2:13-14
Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, “Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.” (Question: How have you celebrated God’s presence in your life?)
Hymn 119 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (In Person Only)
(verse 2)
Luke 2:15-17
When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. (Question: What are your favorite unexpected moments that are important to your life?)
Luke 2:18-20
Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told. (Question: What words have inspired you in your life?)
Hymn 119 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (In Person Only)
(verse 3)
Responding to the Word
Our (LPPC) Story (responsive)
We show up for each other:
By being real about life’s struggles & joys,
Even when we disagree,
In our imperfections,
Through grace, acceptance, affirmation & encouragement.
Anthem (In Person Only)
Invitation to the Offering (In Person Only)
How will you offer your life to God this week?
Offering Our Lives, Resources, Time to God
Offertory
*Doxology 606
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Gratitude (responsive)
*Closing Hymn 113 Angels We Have Heard on High (In Person Only)
*Benediction
Congregational Meeting
Hymn List
113 Angels We Have Heard on High
119 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
133 O Come, All Ye Faithful
147 The First Nowell
Sermon Series
Theme: Practicing Celebration
Dec 18th – When it’s Complicated
Dec 25th – Lessons and Carols (In Person Only) – Meditation (Only Online)
January 1st – Online Only