ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP THIS MORNING

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church lives to celebrate God’s love through worship, seek God’s truth through education, and share God’s gifts through mission and fellowship.  We encourage you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a time of coffee, cookies and fellowship following the morning service.  All who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are welcome to join St. Andrew's.  If you have no church home, we invite you to consider uniting with us as we seek to faithfully serve our Lord.  Speak to an usher or the Pastor at the close of the service to learn more.

Greeters:  Edna and Lew Sullivan

Acolyte:  David Ross

Ushers:  Richard Wilson and Dick Balser

Coffee Hosts:  Betty Harris and Betty Harper

 

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

1^st Sunday after Christmas

January 1, 2006                                                                                                10:00 a.m.

*Those able may stand

GREETINGS, CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH AND REGISTRY OF ATTENDANCE

PRELUDE                                 “What Star Is This?”                                                   Ritter

BRINGING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THIS ROOM

*CALL TO WORSHIP

    ALL:  (Hymn 40, verse 1)

               Joy to the World! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King: Let                    every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And                        heaven and nature sing, And heaven and heaven and nature sing.

    ONE: Praise the Lord!  Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in the 

               heights!

    ALL:  Let all the shining stars praise God!

    ONE: Praise the Lord from the earth, young men and women alike, old and young 

              together!

    ALL: Let us all turn to the Lord, for God’s glory is above earth and heaven! 

*HYMN  41                       “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON

      O God, You make all things new in heaven and on earth.  We come to You on this New Year’s Day with new desires but old fears, new decisions but old controversies, new dreams but old weaknesses.  Because You are God of Hope, we know that You create all the possibilities of the future.  Because You are God of Love, we know that You accept all our mistakes of the past.  Because You are God of our Faith, we ask Your forgiveness.  Help us in this moment to renew our desire to be more Christ-like in our lives, for it is because of Him that we can pray.

            *SILENT PRAYER

            *ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON

            *GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 579)

                Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;

                As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be.

                World without end! Amen, Amen.

READING FROM THE PROPHET                                                        Isaiah 61:10-62:3

READING FROM THE EPISTLE                                                          Galatians  4:4-7

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

      Jesus loves me, this I know!  For the Bible tells me so.  Little ones to  him belong, They are weak, but he is strong!  Yes, Jesus loves me!  Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so!

(Toddlers may go to the Nursery)

READING FROM THE GOSPEL                                                           Luke 2:21-40

MEDITATION     “Where Do You See Your Salvation”                 Rev. Ann LaMar

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*HYMN  53                            “What Child Is This”

*APOSTLES’ CREED (Page 14, Traditional)

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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

            OFFERTORY       “In Dulci Jubilo”                                                    Zachau                                              

            *DOXOLOGY (Hymn 592) AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

         Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

            INVITATION TO THE LORD'S TABLE

            COMMUNION ANTHEM           “Pour Your Love in Me”                    Pethel

            GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

            ONE:   The Lord be with you.

            ALL:   And also with you.

          One:   Lift up your hearts.

          ALL:   We lift them to the Lord.

            ONE:   Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

            ALL:   It is right to give our thanks and praise.

            ONE:   It is truly right…sing to the glory of Your name.

            ALL:   Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory.  Hosanna in the highest.  Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the highest.

            ONE:   You are holy…Great is the mystery of faith;

            All:      Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

            ONE:   Gracious God…

            THE LORD'S PRAYER

            THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

            THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

            THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

            THE CLOSING PRAYER

*HYMN  40                    “Joy to the World” (verses 2-4)

*THE CHARGE AND THE BENEDICTION

*CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

            And the peace of God, that passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts, shall keep your minds on Jesus Christ.

POSTLUDE                           “Alleluia!”                                                        St. Saens