Carol Introduction Carl Ahlm *Hymn No. 40 “Joy to the World!” Blue Hymnal (Verses 1, 2, 3) Carol Introduction Jim Griffin *Hymn No. 23 “Angels We Have Heard on High” Blue Hymnal (All Verses) Invitation to the Offering Jim Griffin Offertory “Variations on Lully, Lulla” CALLAHAN Response of Praise OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Savior, Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Unison Prayer of Dedication Jim Griffin You bless us with an abundance of gifts, God of this holy season, not as a reward for doing good, but as a means to reach out with healing to the broken, to clothe those who shiver in winter, and to bless others with the hope which has been ours. As we offer our gifts to you, we do so in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Carol Introduction Carl Ahlm *Hymn No. 29 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Blue Hymnal (All Verses) *Benediction Carl Ahlm

*Postlude “Good Christian Men Rejoice” Hymn Tune

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NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, December 30, 2018

A Carol Sing

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December 30, 2018 1st Sunday after Christmas Day 10:00 A.M. Ministers: Everyone in the Congregation The Reverend Dwight McCormick II, Pastor Prelude “He is Born, the Divine Christ Child” WOOD Welcome and Announcements Carl Ahlm Prayer of Invocation and the Lord’s Prayer Jim Griffin Carol Introduction Carl Ahlm *Hymn No. 44 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Blue Hymnal (Verses 1, 2, 4) *Call to Worship Jim Griffin Leader: Snow-capped mountains and sand castles on beaches, People: comets flashing across the night, meteors crashing into moons Leader: Dolphins playing tag in the ocean and trout resting on river bottoms, People: storks nesting on chimney tops, and doves cooing in the mornings, Leader: Children making angels in the snow, teenagers knotting in hallways, People: grandparents watching favorite movies, nervous singles on a first date, Leader: All creation joins in one song: People: Praise the Lord! Carol Introduction Jim Griffin *Hymn No. 31 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Blue Hymnal (All Verses) Call to Confession Carl Ahlm Unison Prayer of Confession How patient You are with us, Loving Creator, and how hard we find it to put up with the foolishness of others. In humility, You became one of us, and we keep wanting everything to be about us. You model a life of meekness in service to others, and we are convinced life is all about power and success. All creation sings of Your kindness, while we hurl angry words at those we say we care about the most.

Yet, rather than becoming frustrated with us, Joy of Christmas, You continue to forgive us. Clothe us with Your love, we pray, so we might be more compassionate towards others. Touch us with Your grace, so we might become more gentle people. Fill us with that peace which longs to reside in our hearts, even as we seek to continue our journey with the Child of Bethlehem, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Silence is kept for individual confession of sins Leader: Amen. Assurance of Pardon Carl Ahlm Leader: In these moments, let God’s peace dwell in your hearts. For God gives us hope, gives us peace, and gives us new life in the forgiveness of God’s grace. People: We will be thankful, for in receiving God’s forgiveness, we are enabled to live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Amen. *Response of Praise “Glory Be to the Father”

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen, Amen. Carol Introduction Carl Ahlm Hymn No. 56 “The First Noel” Blue Hymnal (Verses 1, 2, 3) Joys and Concerns Jim Griffin Congregational Prayer Response

I cast all my cares upon You. I lay all of my burdens down at Your feet. And anytime that I don’t know what to do,

I will cast all my cares upon You. First Reading Old Testament Lesson 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church People: Thanks be to God Carol Introduction Jim Griffin Hymn No. 25 “Away in a Manger” Blue Hymnal (All Verses) Second Reading New Testament Lesson Luke 2:41-52 Leader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church People: Thanks be to God