Faith @ Home
Question for Reflection
Read John 1: 1-14
The Word became flesh and dwelled among us filled with grace and truth.
The astonishing mystery of the Incarnation—of God dwelling in bodily
form—shows that God loves and blesses us in frail and limited bodies with
power to speak love. Where will you embody God’s love made known to us
in Christ this day?
Christ is Born!
A Morning Prayer
God of small things,
you came among us as a tiny and vulnerable baby
open to all who met you.
Teach us to care for the quiet and tender places
in our hearts and in those of others
as we nurture your compassion in our world. Amen.
An Evening Prayer
Creator of the stars of night,
we give you thanks for the love
you have shared with us this day
in the celebration of the birth of Christ.
Blanket us in peace this night as you comfort all in need. Amen.
A Table Grace
Dear God, as the gift-giving of Christmas fast becomes a memory, make us
mindful of the gifts we still receive from you each day, and not least the meal
that is set before us. Thank you for all good gifts. Amen.
Pastoral Care
We have a large selection of Care Notes, Prayer Notes, and Elf Help booklets
books for adults, youth and children in our church library, covering a wide
range of pastoral needs and concerns. Books may be borrowed from the
library. Booklets are free to take and share.
The First Sunday after Christmas
10:30 a.m., 27th December 2015
The Rev. Thomas J. Kay
Knox Presbyterian Church, Leamington, Ontario
The Order of Service
*those who are able, please stand
Prelude
“Song of Christmas”
R.J. Hughes
Entry of the Word*
Welcome and Announcements
Holly Adams
Call to Worship*
Carol #139*
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
God of wonder,
you surround us with signs of your glory
and surprise us with your presence,
yet we often miss the marvels you place before us.
Forgive our dullness and make us alert
to the ways you make yourself known,
that we might be witnesses to your good news
and proclaim your extravagant love;
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen
Assurance of Pardon and Christmas Gloria*
Sharing the Peace*
Carol #161*
“What child is this”
First Reading
Isaiah 52: 7-10
Pew Bible, p. 771
Carol #147*
“Angels we have heard on high”
Second Reading
John 1: 1-14
Pew Bible, p. 1109
Carol #143*
“Infant Holy”
Meditation
“Tidings of Great Joy for All People”
Carol # 160*
“Unto us a child is born”
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom
come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And
lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Moment for Mission
Glenna Lane
Offertory
“Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine”
G. M. Martin
Christmas Doxology*
Prayer of Thanksgiving/Dedication
Carol #141
“Good Christians, all rejoice”
Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Announcements
WELCOME TO KNOX! If you are visiting, please be sure to sign the Guest
Book in the Narthex. “Come Grow With Us” information brochures are
available by the guest book and on the table by the Christmas Tree. There are
also visitor offering envelopes in the pews, if you wish to use them.
POINSETTIAS have been placed in memory of Ralph Nicol, Harold Beacom,
Len, Marie and Michael Milkins, Mary Bannister, Matilda Matheson, and
Lottie Wigle.
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, or know
someone who is? We can help.
Sign up today to join our next GriefShare grief
recovery support group, a thirteen-week program
offered on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00
p.m., beginning 12 January 2016. Pending Rev.
Cathy Kay’s return to work, leadership will be given by Rev. Thomas Kay and
Mr. Cliff Hartwick.
New and returning participants are welcome, and the group is open to
anyone in the community. There is a fee of $25 to cover the cost of the
course workbook. To register: sign up today at church, or call the office at
326-4541.
THE FORGOTTEN FAMILY OF JESUS LUNCH & LEARN SEMINAR POSTPONED
FROM DECEMBER WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 RD,
FOLLOWING WORSHIP AND LUNCH.
PLEASE DON’T FORGET THAT TO BE INCLUDED IN YOUR 2015 TAX RECEIPTS
ALL OFFERINGS MUST BE RECEIVED BY US BEFORE DECEMBER 30th.
Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Erie Street South, Leamington, Ontario
Tel. 519-326-4541 Email: knox.leamington@gmail.com
Minister: Rev. Thomas J. Kay Music Director: Mrs. Louise Bryon