Description
Luke 2:21
What a sight for the shepherds to behold the Son of God as a babe. His audience consisted of his earthly parents and the shepherds who came to see, but His impact would always be eternal. Mary treasured all of these events as the shepherds praised this newborn babe who was given the name Jesus. At this name, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is indeed Lord of All.
We Lift Our Hearts in Worship
[Preservice options include video countdowns, worship song videos, welcomes), CDs, or live music.]
Welcome & Time of Greeting
Time of Praise and Worship
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)
Chris Tomlin & Ed Cash, ©2009 worshiptogether.com songs | sixsteps Music | Vamos Publishing | Alletrop Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by Music Services)
Joy to the World (Our God Saves)
Isaac Watts | GF Handel | Michael Rossback | Paul Baloche | Brenton Brown, Joy To The World © 2015 Integrity Worship Music/Leadworship Songs (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing); Our God Saves © 2007 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music/Leadworship Songs, Thankyou Music/PRS (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Jesus
Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, © 2016 Alletrop Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) S. D. G. Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) sixsteps Songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Worship Together Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
[Traditional Options]
Let All Together Praise Our God
ELW 287; LBW 47; LSB 389; LW 44
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
BH 75 94; BH 91 1-6; CH 279; CHH 163; ELW 276; HS 98 812; HWC143; HFG 194; LBW 44; LSB 393; PH 37; RH 131; RS 509; STTL 186; WC 169; UMH 229; WAR 221; WHM 148
Angels From the Realms
BH 75 87; BH 91 94; CH 259; CHH 149; EH 93; ELW 275; HWC 131; HFG 190; HLC 110; HGP 62; HSP 333; LBW 50; LSB 367; LW 50; NCH 126; PH 22; RH 135; RS 508; STTL 192; WC 174; UMH 220; WAR 189; WHM 155; WIS 163
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Hallelujah- Jesus Christ is King!
Worshipers
He was the Promised One- sent by God to us. His name will last forever!
Pastor / Worship Leader
He is the Messiah, our Savior. Let us praise His holy name!
Worshipers
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Lord Jesus, Your name is majestic and higher than any other name. We have come with adoration in our hearts. As we ponder the power of Your name, reverence for You overcomes us. You are holy.
Worshipers
In reverence we humble ourselves before King Jesus who is unmatched and awesome. We come with worship in our hearts and thanksgiving on our lips, for Jesus, You are holy.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We lift up the name of Jesus, and we praise His awesome name. Amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
It’s true, we have much to confess.
Worshipers
We do and we will.
Pastor / Worship Leader
For the Lord already knows, but confession keeps us humble and obedient to the King of Kings.
Worshipers
We have done many wrongs, and what is right does not come naturally to us. We are sinners, and we need the grace and forgiveness of our Savior.
Pastor / Worship Leader
So Savior Jesus, we ask You to forgive us, and we accept Your cleansing blood.
Worshipers
Thank You, Jesus. You are our gracious Savior. We praise Your redeeming name! Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Numbers 6:22-27
The Lord instructed Moses to give the Israelites a blessing. This blessing has become a famous blessing that people pray over others. May the Lord bless you now as you hear these words.
The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “ “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’ 27 “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
