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Next Sunday, January 3

11 a.m. Rev. Christopher A. Henry

“A Word to Seekers”

Luke 2:22-40

The Light of Salvation

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Welcome! We are so glad to have you with us in worship this morning. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we welcome you into this new sense of sanctuary – friends joined through Livestream, on Facebook, and at home on TV. We are indeed a community of faith and we are most

grateful to still share in fellowship together.

All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.

WORSHIP LEADERS

Rev. Michael M. Samson Associate Pastor for Engagement

Rev. Dr. John R. Koppitch Director of Stewardship and Endowment

Rev. Karen L. Lang Executive Pastor

Deacon Sherrie Sells Liturgist

Kate Hamori Sanctuary Choir Choral Scholar

Rebecca Edie Piano

Rachael Shaver Flute

Dr. Michelle Louer Director of Music and Fine Arts

Dr. John Allegar Organist and Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts

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December 27, 2020–First Sunday after ChristmasWe Come Together as God’s People

Prelude I Wonder As I Wander John Jacob Niles, arr. Mark Hayes (b.1953)

O Come, All Ye Faithful John Francis Wade, arr. Mark Hayes

Welcome Rev. Michael M. Samson

* Call to Worship (from Psalm148) Rev. Dr. John R. Koppitch and Rev. Karen L. LangLiturgist 1: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise the Lord in the heights! the Lord, all you angels;

Liturgist 2: praise the Lord, you heavenly host! Young men and women alike, old and young together!

Liturgist 1: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for God’s name alone is exalted; God’s glory is above earth and heaven.

* Prayer of Adoration

* Opening Hymn #22 Angels, from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE

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Call to Confession

Silent Confession

Prayer of Confession

Light of the world, you shine into the darkness of our lives, revealing the brokenness within and around us. Your Word pierces our souls, moving us to acknowledge what we have tried to hide from you and where we have hurt each other. Your healing presence binds us together by your grace, bringing reconciliation through Jesus Christ. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

* Response of Praise GLORIA

* Passing of the Peace

We Experience God’s Word

Time with Children

Prayer for Illumination Deacon Sherrie Sells

First Scripture Lesson Isaiah 61:10-62:3

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Hymn #30 Born in the Night, Mary’s Child MARY’S CHILD

Second Scripture Lesson Luke 2:22-40

Sermon Rev. Michael M. Samson

“The Light of Salvation”"For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." (Luke 2:30-32)

Moment of Silent Meditation

We Give Thanks to God Affirmation of Faith The Apostles' Creed Rev. Karen L. Lang

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.

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Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity

Offertory In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke Kate Hamori, soprano (1888-1976)

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; Heav’n and earth shall flee away, when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, A breast full of milk, and a manger full of hay. Enough for Him, whom angels, fall down before, The ox and ass and camel, which adore.

What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my part. Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.

—Text: Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

Prayers of the People 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.

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We Go Forth to Serve* Closing Hymn #40 Joy to the World! ANTIOCH Virtual Choir video

* Charge and Benediction

Benediction Response Song of Simeon LAND OF REST

Lord, bid Your servant go in peace, Your word is now fulfilled. These eyes have seen salvation’s dawn, This child so long foretold.

Postlude O Little Town of Bethlehem Brooks/Redner, arr. Mark Hayes

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GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT

As we give, we fulfill a deep truth of our identity and purpose as children of God. Because giving is what we were created to do, being generous brings great joy to all who engage with the gifts we have been given. Thank you for so generously sharing your gifts among one another, and throughout this welcoming community of faith where Jesus Christ transforms lives. Visit SecondChurch.org/Give to learn more.

THE POWER OF PRAYER

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News Within the Church FamilyIf you or a family member is hospitalized, or if you have any needs for prayer or support, please contact Ashley Elskus at

AElskus@SecondChurch.org or fill out a Prayer Request form at SecondChurch.org/Prayer.