WELCOMING GOD’S PRESENCE

Words of Welcome – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Musical Prelude – Dr. João Casarotti

Call to Worship – Bill Trotter

Leader: Praise the Lord, kings of the earth and all nations,
People: You princes and all rulers on earth,
Leader: Young men and women,
People: Old folk and children,
Leader: Let them praise the name of the Lord,
People: For God's name is exalted.
ALL: Praise the Lord!

Hymn of Praise – From Heaven Above  – Chalice Hymnal #146

GOD SPEAKS TO US

Opening Prayer & Lord’s Prayer – Bill Trotter

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.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.

Reading of Psalm 148:1-14 – Callie Cody

Children’s Sermon – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

COMMUNITY PRAYER & COMMUNION TABLE

Prayer Hymn – Lo, How a Rose e’er Blooming – Chalice Hymnal #160

Pastoral Prayer – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Communion Hymn – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Chalice Hymnal #163

GOD SPEAKS TO US

Communion Invitation – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Communion Prayer – Mary Thompson, Elder

Words of Institution – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Post-communion Silent Prayer

Scripture Hymn – Ancient Words 

A Reading from Isaiah 61:10-62:3 – Mary Thompson, Elder

A Reading from Luke 2:22-40 – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Today’s Message – A Child for the Ages and the Aged – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Hymn – Down to Earth – Chalice Hymnal #168

Invitation to Discipleship/Membership – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Closing Refrain – Peace Be Upon You – Crystal Casarotti via video

Peace be upon you and guard you forever.
Go in the knowledge that God is with you.
©1995 Chalice Press; Used with permission.

Closing Announcements – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Benediction – Rev. Dr. Julius R. Tipton

Closing Voluntary – Dr. João Casarotti