Giving of our Tithes and Offering Offertory O Little Town of Bethlehem arr. John Leavitt (Chancel Choir)*Response No. 113

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing;Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.

Glo—ria in excelsis Deo; Glo—ria in excelsis De-o!*Prayer of Dedication

*Closing Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing No. 119*Benediction*Benediction Resp o n s e Praise to the Lord of Hosts Saint-Saens

(Chancel Choir)*Postlude Noel XII Beauvarlet-Charpentier

*Please Stand. Thank you for turning off your cell phonesCCLI License 969085

Welcome to our Visitors!We are happy you have joined us for worship this morning! We hope youfind blessings in the message, the music and the Covenant family, and thatyou will come again! You are invited to participate in all of the activitieswhich we offer. Sunday activities include Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. forall ages with worship at 10:00 a.m.

A Nursery is provided for infants through 1st grade. Grades 2 and up shouldremain in the worship service. Children’s Worship packets are available inthe back of the sanctuary with weekly scripture-related activities as well asother things to keep children engaged during worship.

Participating in Today’s WorshipSenior Pastor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoeScripture Reader.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rick KasermanChildren’s Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Dr. Jeffrey DeYoeDirector of Music/Organist.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Warren AppleSololist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy AppleTrumpet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert AppleGuitar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric NanzPiano. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alana Nanz

2439 McGregor Blvd - Ft. Myers, FL 33901Phone: 239-334-8937

Website: covpcfm.com.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email: info@covpcfm.com

CHRISTMAS MORNINGDecember 25, 2016, 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary

Welcome and AnnouncementsRecognition of First Time Visitors

Prelude Noel Lauren Daigle(Nancy Apple, soprano; Robert Apple, tenor; Warren Apple, organ)

Call to Worship Psalm 148Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him

from the heights!People: Praise him, sun and moon and all you shining stars!Leader: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and

they were created.People: For God’s name alone is exalted; God’s glory is above earth

and heaven!

*Opening Hymn Good Christian Friends Rejoice No. 132

*Psalm of Confession and Pardon Psalm 85Leader: Lord, you were favorable to us and you restored our fortunes.People: You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned our

sin.Leader: You withdrew your wrath and turned from your anger.People: Restore us again, O God of our salvation.Leader: Show us your steadfast love, and grant us your salvation.People: What does the Lord speak? Peace to his people, to those

who turn to God with their hearts.Leader: Surely God’s salvation is at hand for those who hold dear to

faith.People: Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and

peace will kiss each other.Leader Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and

righteousness will look down from the sky.People: The Lord gives what is good; righteousness goes before God,

and makes a path for his steps.*Response No. 113

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains,And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.

Glo—ria in excelsis De-o; Glo—ria in excelsis De-o!

*Passing of the Peace of ChristLeader: As forgiven people, washed in water and born of the Spirit, let

us share the peace of Christ with one another. The peace ofChrist be with you.

People: And also with you!

Hymn for the Children to Come Forward No. 114(Eric Nanz, guitar; Alana Nanz, piano)

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

Time with the Children Dr. DeYoeBe near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stayClose by me forever and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.

Special Music Heaven Everywhere(Mary Kay Kuerth, vocalist; Eric Nanz, guitar; Alana Nanz, piano)

First Scripture Reading Isaiah 52:7-10 Rick Kaserman

Anthem Away in a Manger arr. John Leavitt(Chancel Choir)

Second Scripture Reading John 1:1-14

Sermon Where Grace and Truth Meet Dr. DeYoe

*Affirmation of FaithGod’s love is as constant as the waves on the shore. God’s blessing isas faithful as the stars in the night. God’s luring is as persistent as thesun’s warming rays. God’s passion for justice is as bright as a blazingfire. God’s joy is as exuberant as the swirling wind. God’s generosityis as abundant as a forest. God’s care is as gentle as an eveningprayer.

*Hymn He Came Down No. 137(Eric Nanz, guitar; Alana Nanz, piano)

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (“sins”)