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PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH Associate Member: United Church of Christ
DECEMBER 27, 2020
833 Gravel Pike P.O. Box 66 Palm PA 18070 215-679-5321
www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com
ORDER OF WORSHIP Please join in unison where the print is bolded.
Pre-Service Announcements
Chimes
Welcome and Announcements
Prayer
Prelude “Cradle Song” David Williams
Call to Worship
Listen! Do you hear the sounds of joy? Have you heard the messenger’s good news? The Word was with God from the beginning. In Jesus, the Word has come to dwell among us. Break forth into singing, people of God! Your comfort and your salvation are at hand. In Christ, we are empowered as God’s children. We are gifted with grace and truth. Sing a new song and marvel at God’s ways. Make a joyful noise through all the earth. We celebrate the true light that enlightens us. We rejoice in the gift of new life.
Hymn #151 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” (see insert) Prayer of Confession
God of all worlds, we confess that we seek to create our own limited reality in which you have no part. We do not sense your glory or sing your praise. By our words and deeds, we deny Jesus as our brother, and reject Christ as Savior. We deal falsely with one another, caring more for our own reputation and comfort than for the common good. O God, we plead for forgiveness. By your holy arm, lead us to victory over our selfish impulses, and uphold us in your steadfast love.
Time of Personal Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Scripture Psalm 98 (NRSV)
1O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD. 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. 8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy 9 at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
John 1:1-14 (NRSV)
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life,
and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.
Hymn #11 “Listen! Good News!”
To the tune “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming”
Listen, good news is coming From messengers of peace.
God’s light and love, returning, Proclaim that gloom shall cease.
Will we believe good news? Will we receive a Savior?
Will we God’s ways now choose?
Long, Long ago the prophets Spoke judgment on the earth.
Now Christ has come to claim us, Proclaiming human worth. Sing to our God a song;
Make joyful noise together! Night cannot last for long.
Comfort and hope surround us, Word taking flesh and space.
Christ who, from the beginning, Reigned, full of truth and grace,
Now seeks to meet us here To claim us as God’s people:
Loved, rescued, saved, brought near. Sermon “Grace Upon Grace”
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s 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.
Call to Offering
Offertory “Tender Shepherd” Gilbert M. Martin *Doxology
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.
*Prayer of Dedication
Thank you, God, for the Word that came to live among us, bringing life and vision of glory. Thank you for your steadfast love and faithfulness even when we have not listened or responded to your will. May this offering represent our growing awareness of the larger vision to which you call us. We dedicate these tokens toward sharing the light of this season among the principalities and powers that seek to wrest the world from your hands. Draw our hearts to follow our treasure into the work you want us to do. Amen.
Hymn #146 “Joy to the World! the Lord Is Come” (see insert)
Benediction
Postlude “Regents Square” Edwin C. Johnson
This week, please keep in your daily prayers:
Jeff Treichler, Arlene Krause, Ken Jacob, Scott Deischer, Megan
Johnson, Leon Wohlbach, Thomas Leister, Dennis Murray, Mary
Engler, Mary Jane Burianek, Bryan Schwoyer, Robin Hepler, Darlene
Jones, Tom Dunn, Evelyn Bold, Olivia Herman, Arlene Savidge, and
Gladys Frantz.
Please also keep in your prayers the men and women serving in the
United States Military. This month from our Schwenkfelder Prayer List
we uplift the staff at Palm Schwenkfelder.
THE DEACONS ASK THAT YOU PLEASE CHECK THE PRAYER LIST
AND LET US KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY PERSONS WHO NO
LONGER NEED TO BE ON IT. Also, if you know of someone who
needs our prayers, you may submit their name to Leslie in the church
office by phone (215-679-5321) or by e-mail
([email protected]). Remember, in order to respect
people's privacy, please be sure you have their permission before
submitting their names for the prayer list.
FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27th:
The bulletins are sponsored in honor or our children & grandchildren by Francis & Ethel Soffa.
The flowers are presented in honor of Faithann’s 6th birthday.
THINGS OF INTEREST TO OUR PALM FAMILY
ON-LINE WORSHIP CONTINUES
In the best interest of communal safety, the health of our worship leaders,
members and visitors alike, we will continue to worship exclusively on-line
through January 3rd.
ANNUAL REPORTS It’s that time of year again! ANNUAL REPORT TIME! Church leaders, Committee Chairs, and Heads of Departments, please submit your report to Leslie at [email protected] by January 10th. If email isn’t possible, please drop off a paper copy to the church office. If you have any questions, please direct those to Lawrence Croll. Thank you.
JAMS & JELLIES FOR SALE
A variety of homemade jams and jellies are for sale in the
Adult Bible Classroom. Just $6.00 a jar! Leave your money
in the box available and enjoy.
OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER – PALM LEAVES
We both mail, via snail mail, and email the monthly newsletter. If you’d
prefer to receive it via email instead of the postal service, please let Leslie
know. Be sure she has your current email on file! You can email her at
[email protected] or call her at the church office. Thanks!
STEWARDSHIP REPORT – Giving Through NOVEMBER 2020
Actual Budget Difference
Offering Envelopes $207,207.61 $229,166.66 ($ 21,959.05)
Faith Budget $ 2,650.00 $ 40,755.91 ($ 38,105.91)
Totals $209,857.61 $269,922.57 ($ 60,064.96) * Raise the Roof: $25,660.00
RAISE THE ROOF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
The roof on the Christian Education building is in need of replacement
within the next 2 to 3 years. To raise the funds needed for this project,
the Board of Trustees has decided to run a capital campaign entitled
“Raise the Roof.” The campaign will run through December 31, 2021 or
until the determined amount of $100,000 is reached. Please prayerfully
consider helping protect and maintain our facility by donating to this
very important campaign.
Thank you for your support, The Board of Trustees
mailto:[email protected]
Did You Know…?
This is where we list items of interest to members and visitors. If you
have any items to add, please call or email Leslie in the church office.
Thank you.
If you are unable to worship with us on Facebook, you can go
to our YouTube page, Palm Schwenkfelder Church –
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwkTg3zcUXCFJct5IIOGOA
LARGE PRINT bulletins are available.
Considerations for our current in-person worship service:
o Please stay at home if you don’t feel well.
o Everyone age 2 and older should wear your mask
throughout the service and in the church building.
o Social distancing continues to be practiced. Members
of the same household may sit together.
o Please do not congregate together before/after
services.
o Hand sanitizer, wipes and masks are available.
o Only 1st floor restrooms of the educational wing are
available. There is a handicapped accessible restroom
that includes a baby changing table, if needed.
CCTV – We broadcast the Sunday worship service on closed
circuit televisions in both the Nursery and the Adult Sunday
School Room.
There are two, large yellow and green dumpsters in the back
corner of the parking lot for recycling your office paper and
newspaper. The church benefits from these collections, along
with helping the environment.
In case of a medical emergency, there is an AED (Automated
External Defibrillator) located in the rear of the Sanctuary, in
the alcove where the sound system and mailboxes are
located.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwkTg3zcUXCFJct5IIOGOA
PALM’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sunday, December 27 – ON-LINE WORSHIP ONLY! 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service (Facebook or YouTube) 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Zechariah 1-4; Revelation 18
Monday, December 28 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Zechariah 5-8; Revelation 19
Tuesday, December 29 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Zechariah 9-12; Revelation 20 6:30 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 79 Meeting 7:30 p.m. Scouts BSA - Troop Meeting
Wednesday, December 30 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Zechariah 13-14; Revelation 21 7:00 p.m. Senior Bell Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, December 31 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Malachi 1-4: Revelation 22
Friday, JANUARY 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 1-3; Matthew 1
Saturday, January 2 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are
Genesis 4-6; Matthew 2
NEXT Sunday, January 3 ---- NO Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service (Facebook or YouTube) 12:00 p.m. Daily Time of Prayer – from wherever you are 2:00 p.m. Confirmation Class (ZOOM)
Genesis 7-9; Matthew 3
Serving you at here at PALM
Ministers: All Church Members Pastor: Rev. Nicholas L. Pence, Jr. Director of Music: Edward K. Bieler
Organist: Eric J. K. Muhlenberg Office Administrator: Leslie J. Reyburn-Shisler
Sexton: Kevin S. Master Prayer Chain: Nancy Hoffman
Pastor Nick’s Email & Cell Phone: [email protected]
Cell: (267) 374 – 5691
Office Administrator Email: [email protected]
PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH 833 Gravel Pike
P.O. Box 66 Palm PA 18070
Phone: 215 – 679 – 5321 Fax: 215 – 679 – 2650
OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday www.palmschwenkfelderchurch.com
Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
The Call to Worship, Hymn #11, The Prayer of Confession and The Prayer of Dedication
has been reprinted by permission of United Church Press from Led by Love by Lavon Bayler. Copyright 1996 by United Church Press.
Copyright License Number: 1433223
PALM SCHWENKFELDER’S
Mission Statement:
Our task is to proclaim
the Living Word of God,
which empowers us
to care for and share with
our community and the world.
Vision Statement:
Serving the glorious God,
claimed by Jesus,
and inspired by scripture,
honoring our history,
with renewed commitment
we will reach out to our community
and the world through worship,
spirit enriching programs,
and outreaching mission.