Rev Ed Sunday-Winters – Service
Hal Parker – Musical Director
Priscilla Bonney-Smith – Flowers
Sunday Service
“First Sunday After Christmas”
December 29, 2024
10:00am
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:46-55
Sermon: “Hope Worth Risking” by Rev. Dr. Ed Sunday-Winters
*Hymn: #120 (Songs of Spirit) Tomorrow Christ is Coming
*Hymn: #113 (Songs of Spirit) Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
*Hymn: #121 (Songs of Spirit) Come, Though Long-Expected Jesus
Prelude: “Far Away From the Danger” written by Aro Veno
Welcome & Announcements
Call to worship:
One: Praise God from the heights! The Holy One is transcendent, radiant, and glorious.
Many: Salvation, redemption, and liberation come from above and dwell among us.
One: Praise God from the earth! Emmanuel is humble, gracious, and near.
Many: Past, present, and future rests in the work of our hands in God’s hands.
One: Praise the name of God! I AM hears our cry, responds to our need, and still speaks to our spirits.
Many: Blessing, honor, and power belong to our God. Praise God!
Opening Prayer
*Gloria Patri #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
*Hymn: #155 (Songs of Spirit) Once in Royal David’s City
Scripture: Luke 2:41-52
Anthem: “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Polish carol, Hal, voice and piano.
Sermon: “Don’t Forget to Laugh” Rev. Dr. Ed Sunday-Winters
A Time of Silence
Offertory:
*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.
*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Holy God, collect these offerings so that the blessings and favor you have given to us may be shared among our neighbors with trust, hope, and love. Amen.
* Hymn: #153 (Songs of Spirit) What Child Is This, Who Laid to Rest
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.
*Hymn: #158 (Songs of Spirit) Good Christians All, Rejoice
*Benediction
*Musical Benediction “Go Now in Peace”
Go now in Peace. Never be afraid.
God will go with you each hour of every day.
Go now in faith, steadfast strong and true.
Know He will guide you in all you do.
Go now in love, and show you believe.
Reach out to others so all the world can see,
God will be there watching from above.
Go now in peace, in faith, and in Love. Amen
Postlude: solo piano