Worship Bulletin, December 20

 
 

 

 
 
Dear Trinity, 
 
          This page has the bulletin for the worship services on December 20.  You can download a full complete copy to print or view from your device by using the blue “Bulletin Download” links. Since everyone has different technology, there will be multiple download formats from which to choose.  The bulletin is also published on this page below the download links.
 
 
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Trinity United Methodist Church
December 20, 2020
Prelude
“It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”
Stowehaven Strings
Welcome
Liturgist
Responsive Call to Worship
Liturgist

L: Now is the time, let us pause.
C: As we wait, may we hear the voice of God.

L: Now is the time, let us watch.
C: In our homes, at our work, even while waiting in line—may we see the face of Christ.

L: Now is the moment, let us prepare our hearts.
C: In our words, in our hearts, in all we say and do—may God’s extravagant love shine through.

Advent Wreath Liturgy
Children’s Time
“Jesus Loves Me”
Nancy Griffin
Special Music
“The First Noel”
The Dempsey Sisters
A Time of Prayer
Rev. Dan Elmore
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Apostles Creed
Liturgist
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Gloria
Chancel Choir
Responsive Reading
Liturgist
L: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
C: my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, who has looked with favor on me, a lowly servant.
 
L: From this day all generations shall call me blessed:
C: the almighty has done great things for me and holy is the name of the Lord, whose mercy is on those who fear God from generation to generation.
 
L: The arm of the Lord is strong, and has scattered the proud in their conceit.
C: God has cast down the mighty from their thrones and lifted up the lowly.
 
L: God has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich empty away.
C: God has come to the aid of Israel, the chosen servant, remembering the promise of mercy, the promise made to our forebears, to Abraham and his children forever.
Special Music
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Trinity Bras
Scripture
Isaiah 7:10-17
Liturgist

          10 Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the Lord to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. 15 He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, 16 for before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste. 17 The Lord will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since Ephraim broke away from Judah—he will bring the king of Assyria.”

Sermon
Rev. Dan Elmore
Offering & Announcements
Rev. Dan Elmore
Special Music
 “Away in a Manger”
Becky Ringler
Benediction
Unison Reading
Rev. Dan Elmore
May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ go with you, wherever he may send you;
May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you in the storm;
May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you;
May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors! Amen!
Postlude
“Come to My Heart”
Chancel Choir