27 th December 2015
Carol Unto Us A Son Is Born
Bethlehem Carol Sheet Number 1
Welcome and Notices
Call to Worship
Lighting of Advent Candles
Opening Prayer
This is the day that the Lord has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it!
Loving God, we have come to worship you.
Help us to remember that you are here with us. May we pray to you in faith, sing your praise with gratitude, and listen to your word with eagerness; through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Carol O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Bethlehem Carol Sheet Number 3
Confession
For our foolishness and our thoughtless use of the gifts of your creation; Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
For our neglect of you, and our failure to care for others; Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
For our selfishness in prayer and our carelessness in worship; Lord have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Here is good news for all who put their trust in Christ, Jesus says: ‘Your sins are forgiven.’
Amen. Thanks be to God .
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.
Time of Sharing
The Offertory
(Gift Aid envelopes are available)
Gracious God, accept these gifts, and with them our lives, to be used in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Sunday Club
Carol Joy To The World
Bethlehem Carol Sheet Number 16
Reading: Luke 2 21-40
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon: Joy To Those Who Are Patient
Prayers of Intercession
Carol Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Bethlehem Carol Sheet Number 12
Closing Prayer and Blessing
The love of the Father enfold us, the wisdom of the
Son enlighten us, the fire of the Spirit enflame us; and the blessing of God, the Three in One, be upon us and abide with us now and forever. Amen.
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
If you would like someone to pray with you, please make your way to the side table after the service where the prayer team will be available.