A TIME OF PRAYER
Choral Call to Prayer Like a Child (verse 1) TFWS #2092
Prayer/Lord's Pray er
Choral Response Like a Child (verse 1) TFWS #2092
CHORAL ANTHEM I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Dave Williams
SCRIPTURE Micah 5:2-5a
Luke 1:26-38
HYMN (remain seated) O Little Town of Bethlehem (verses 1, 2) No. 230
SERMON A STAR IN THE NIGHT Rev. Mary Birgelaitis
Peace Shines
OFFERING
Call to Stewardship and Mission
Offertory Comfort Ye My People George F. Handel
Doxology/Prayer of Dedication
Praise God whose dawn transfigures night,
whose Daystar shines for us on high,
whose Spirit brings into our sight
the peace to which our world draws nigh.
*CLOSING HYMN Joy to the World No. 246
*BENEDICTION
As Mary before us, let’s be a people of hope.
As Jesus before us, let’s be a people of love.
We go forth, trusting God’s promises
as hope, and love lead the way to Christmas.
CHORAL RESPONSE The Snow Lay on the Ground (verse 1) TFWS #2093
The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright,
when Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
Refrain: Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
POSTLUDE Then Shall Your Light Shine Forth Patricia L. Harris
*Please stand as able.
Music Director: Julia Burns Piano/Keyboard: Dennis Eiler Organ: Brad Bettencourt Solo: Dave Anderson
Today's Scripture
Today's Liturgist: Rosslyn Clauson
Micah 5:2-5a
But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah,
who are one of the little clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
one who is to rule in Israel,
whose origin is from of old,
from ancient days.
Therefore he shall give them up until the time
when she who is in labor has brought forth;
then the rest of his kindred shall return
to the people of Israel.
And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength
of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of
the LORD his God. And they shall live secure,
for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth;
and he shall be the one of peace.
Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from
God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin
betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of
the house of David. And the virgin’s name was
Mary. And he came to her and said,
“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!"
But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and
tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And
the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you
have found favor with God. And behold, you will
conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall
call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called
the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to
him the throne of his father David, and he will reign
over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom
there will be no end.”
And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I
am a virgin?”
And the angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come
upon you, and the power of the Most High will
overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be
called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative
Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son,
and this is the sixth month with her who was called
barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And
Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it
be to me according to your word.” And the angel
departed from her.
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275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
805 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
Abbreviaton Legend
CH--Criswell Hall
S--Sanctuary
K--Kitchen
L--Library---
Room #123
MMR--McMillen
Room #113
PS--Pastor's Study
HR--Handbell
Room #115
Tue Dec 24
11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH, 7:00 PM Candlelight Christmas Eve-S
Wed Dec 25 Christmas Day Church office closed
Thu Dec 26 Church office--no office hours, 11:00 AM Chair Yoga-CH,
Sun Dec 29
8:30 AM Contemporary Service-Sanctuary.
10:30 AM Traditional Service-Sanctuary.
December 22, 2024 10:30 AM
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Fourth Sunday of Advent
PRELUDE God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen trad. English carol /arr. Dan Coates
INTROIT The Snow Lay on the Ground TFWS #2093
The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright,
when Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
Refrain: Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
*THE CALL TO WORSHIP
My soul magnifies the Lord.
My spirit rejoices in God my Savior!
God has looked upon us with love and joy.
God has blessed us from generation to generation.
Let us worship and praise our great God of mercy.
*OPENING HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1, 3, 4 & 5) No. 234
WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING PRAYER
As Christmas comes, O God, enter our hearts
and help us to reflect your love.
As hurriedness rushes to meet us,
remind us to slow down, break pace,
and to anticipate joy.
In this season of hope, joy and love, give us peace.
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
CHILDREN'S MOMENT Carolyn Russell
LIGHTING THE FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE The Candle of Peace
(congregation sings “Away in the Manger” as children come forward)
Altar flowers are given by
BOB AND MARY JORSTAD
in honor of their
56th WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Tuesday, December 24,
Candlelight Christmas Eve
7:00 PM
Join us to sing carols, hear
the original Christmas
story and worship by
candlelight. Let us come
together on this special night
to celebrate the
birth of the Christ child.
Monday, December 30
People's
Kitchen Food
Prep-K
Tuesday, December 31
Food Distribution at
People's Kitchen Site
Saturday, January 25, 11 AM
Fellowship Ministry visit to the
Piedras Blancas elephant seals in
Cambria. Depart at 10 AM to carpool
from the church. Sign up in the Narthex.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
CYNDEE ROHLA
Altar flowers are given
with love
from your family
