Call to Worship L: All hail! Let there be joy!All: hail to the King, blessed is heL: The peace of earth to himAll: the joy of heaven to him.L: The homage of a King be his.All: The King of all victory.L: The welcome of a Lamb be his. Lamb of all glory; the Son of … [Read more…]
Greeting:Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Welcome. Bienvenidos. Here is good news for us all: To us is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. His name is Jesus, which means, “Liberator, Rescuer, Deliverer.” His life changed the world. His living presence changes us today. Lift up your hearts. … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: To a man seeking to do the honorable and correct thing, God revealed to Joseph God’s plan to bring salvation to the world.All: God incarnate, God in the flesh, Jesus.L: Do not be afraid to choose the faithful path.All: God is with us, Emmanuel Song – O Come, All Ye Faithful – … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: To a young woman whose heart longed for justice, God revealed the heavenly plan to bring about peace through justice.All: The Lord has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant, Mary.L: The Lord will show mercy to the humble who revere God.All: The Mighty One will scatter the proud, bring … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: To Anna and Simeon, devout and righteous people, who longed to for peace in the world, God revealed the MessiahAll: the child destined for the falling and the rising of many and who will be a sign that will be opposed.L: Anna and Simeon found peace at last in the promise fulfilled. … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: To a woman who had no hope of ever becoming a mother, God whispered words of hope and a promise that her son would be the forerunner, the herald of the Savior of the world.All: Elizabeth trusted in God’s promise and was comforted by her faithL: Even the seemingly impossible was possible … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: Praise the Lord, O my soul!All: I will praise the Lord as long as I live.L: Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.All: When their breath departs they return to the earth and their plans perish.L: Happy are those whose hope is in the … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: Come before the Lord with a humble heart.All: We come letting go of selfish ambition and conceit.L: For the Lord will save humble people and brings down those who are haughty.All: God resists the proud but gives grace to the humbleL: May the same mind that is in Christ be in you.All: … [Read more…]
Call to WorshipL: How good it is to sing praises to our God! How pleasant it is to honor God with our praise.All: The Lord heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.L: Great is our Lord, and mighty in power, there is no limit to God’s wisdom.All: The Lord lifts up the lowly but … [Read more…]
Call to Worship L: Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding.All: Wisdom is better than silver or gold, more precious than jewels.L: Wisdom’s ways are pleasant and all paths are peace.All: Wisdom is a tree of life and those who seek and hold fast to wisdom are called happy. Song – … [Read more…]