December 15 Service

December 15 Service Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS OPENING PRAYER: God of love and joy, thank You for Your presence in our lives. During this time of worship, draw us closer to You and to one another. May we grow in our love for You and for our neighbor. May we lay aside our worries, trusting that You hear what lies in our hearts. May we dwell in Your peace and be guided by the One who is to come, Your Son, Jesus Christ. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen. PRELUDE & LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES “O Come, All Ye Faithful” *OPENING HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - #230 CALL TO WORSHIP: L: Good friends, Rejoice. God is with you. P: Even though we are imperfect and too often have turned our backs on God, still God is with us. L: God's love is forever. You are beloved. P: Even when we behave in ways which are contrary to what God would have us do. L: God forgives and loves you and seeks your well-being. P: Praise be to God for such wondrous love. AMEN. HYMN ”What Child Is This” - #219 FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 12:2-6 LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE (refer to screen) HYMN “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” - #196 OUR TIME OF PRAYER (During our time of prayer, the altar rail is open for all who wish to come forward.) HYMN “Sanctuary” PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS: Chancel Choir “Were You There on That Christmas Night” *DOXOLOGY *PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHILDREN’S MOMENTS (Children 1st-6 grades are invited to Junior Church at this time.) SPECIAL MUSIC SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 34:8 SERMON “Taste and See that the Lord is Good“ HYMN “Angels We Have Heard on High” - #238 *BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH “As We Go” POSTLUDE “We Three Kings”