sunday december 31, 2023

Fruitland United Methodist Church
December 31, 2023

Prelude

Welcoming the Light of Christ and inviting the neighborhood to worship

-Preparing our hearts and souls for worship-
Welcome and Announcements - Pastor Clynton

* Call to Worship “Away In A Manger” v. 1&3 UMH #217

*Responsive Reading - Liturgist
Psalm 148 UMH Page 861-2

Scripture Reading - Liturgist
Luke 2: 22-40 Page 1591-2
God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God!

Young People’s Moment - Pastor Clynton

Congregational Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

Hymn “What Child Is This” UMH #219

We Offer Our Gifts
Offertory

*Doxology
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95
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.

*Offering Prayer

Message “Light For Revelation” - Pastor Clynton

*Hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” UMH #240

*Benediction
“The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” v. 1-4 TFWS #2241

Postlude (Please be seated)
- Symbolically taking the light into the World -

Thank you for worshiping with us today!
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Additional Lectionary Readings for the Week:
Isaiah 61: 10 – 62:3
Galatians 4: 4-7