Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
www.uccneillsville.org
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December 29, 2019
10:00 a.m.
We Gather to Worship God
First Sunday After Christmas
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
PRELUDE Karen Mohr
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
We would like to welcome all of you who have gathered with us
today for worship. We come from many places to this time and place. From our
varied and hectic lives, we gather in this sacred space, as a community to be
challenged, to give thanks and to worship. No matter who you are or where you
are on lifeŐs journey you are welcome here.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
(based on Psalm 148: 1-5, 13,14)
Leader: Hallelujah! Praise God from heaven, praise God from the mountaintops; .
People: Praise God, all you
angels, praise God all you his warriors, Praise God, sun and moon, your
mornings stars.
Leader: Praise God high
heavens, praise God, heavenly rain clouds:
People:
Praise, oh let them praise the name of God—God spoke the word, and
there they were!
Leader: Let them praise the name of God—itŐs the only Name
worth praising. GodŐs radiance exceeds anything in earth and sky; GodŐs built a
monument –GodŐs very own people.
People:
Praise from all who love God!
*HYMN
We Confess Our Sin and Seek GodŐs Forgiveness
*CALL TO
CONFESSION
*PRAYER
OF CONFESSION1
You call us to humility God, but we would rather be noticed
in our lives. You call us to humility, but we would rather be thanked for our
good works. You call us to humility, but we would rather have respect and
honor. Show us how to live humility, knowing you are our God and guide in all
of life.
Lord have mercy on us.
You teach us in your Word to serve and help each other, but
sometimes it just takes so much time and we have our own lives to worry about.
You teach us to have compassion and empathy for people suffering, but sometimes
we turn away because we just donŐt know what to do.
Lord have mercy on us.
You want us to love you God, by
loving others. Show us the way. Help us turn around, turn our attention toward your
ways, your love, your Kingdom on earth. For give and return us to praising you
by the way we live our lives.
Lord in your mercy, return our hearts to you.
*SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*PASSING THE PEACE
(All
are invited to greet others, saying to one another "the peace of Christ be
with you" and responding " and also with you.")
*PRAISING GOD
(Sung 2 times)
Gloria, Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, Gloria, alleluia, alleluia!
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We Listen
for Word of God
CHILDRENŐS TIME ŇDream CatchersÓ
SPECIAL
MUSIC
SCRIPTURE READINGS Hebrews 2: 10-18 (CEB)
Matthew 2: 13-23 (CEB)
MESSAGE Julie Garber
ŇHUMBLE AND HOLYÓ
We Respond in Faith to GodŐs Love
for the World
*HYMN
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORDŐS PRAYER
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 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, forever. Amen.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Karen Mohr
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise God
from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit one. Amen.
*PRAYER DEDICATION1
We are humbled by your grace and generosity
God, for the gifts we have received and the abundance we live in. We pray our
offerings would show our gratitude and joy for all we have been blessed with in
our lives. Use these offerings to further your grace and joy to our family here
and to those beyond our doors. Amen.
*HYMN
*THE BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
May
the peace of God rule in your hearts
May
the peace of God rule in your hearts
And
whatever you do in word or deed,
Do
it all in the name of the Lord
Giving
thanks, giving thanks
To
Jesus Christ our Lord
Giving
thanks, giving thanks
To
Jesus Christ our Lord.
*POSTLUDE
Karen Mohr
The Light of Christ
Leads Us into the World to Serve
Announcements
Today:
Following our worship service you are invited to join us in the
Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments and conversation.