Description
Luke 2:41-52
At twelve years old, Jesus was found by his anxious parents who had searched for him for three days in the temple courts sitting among teachers, listening and asking questions. He was where He belonged- in his Father’s house. Jesus grew in stature, wisdom, and favor. After we find Jesus, we too will grow spiritually speaking when we spend time with the Father.
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
Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy)
Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | George Frederic Handel | Isaac Watts | Matt Gilder, © worshiptogether.com songs | sixsteps Music | Vamos Publishing | Alletrop Music | Ryan House Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) | (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) | (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)
O, Come, All Ye Faithful
John Francis Wade, ©several publishers
Available on www.PraiseCharts.com, www.LifewayWorship.com, www.MusicNotes.com
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Charles Wesley & Felix Mendelssohn, ©Public Domain
Available on www.PraiseCharts.com, www.LifewayWorship.com, www.MusicNotes.com
[Traditional Options]
Joy To The World
BH 75 88; BH 91 87; CH 270; CHH 143; EH 100; ELW 267; HWC 125; HPW 22; HFG 171; HLC 120; HGP 80; HSP 331; LBW 39; LSB 387; LW 53; NCH 132; PH 40; RH 118; RS 524; STTL 173; WC 146; UMH 246; WAR 179; WHM 135; WIS 172
O Come, All Ye Faithful
BH 75 81; BH 91 89; CH 249; CHH 148; EH 83; ELW 283; HWC 145; HPW 20; HFG 193; HLC 103; HGP 78; HSP 332; LBW 45; LSB 379; LW 41; NCH 135; PH 41; RH 133; RS 499; STTL 175; WC 173; UMH 234; WAR 182; WHM 133; WIS 178
Invocation
Pastor Welcome to the last Sunday of 2018. Time seems to pass us by so quickly, but could it be that we busy ourselves too much and forget to consecrate ourselves to the Lord? Today, let’s slow down our pace and acknowledge that God isn’t limited by our time constraints or our busy schedules. He desires our whole hearts, so let’s give ourselves to Him.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor/Worship Leader speaks
Pastor Let us pray.
ALL Holy Father, we consecrate ourselves to you as living sacrifices. Slow our minds,
steady our hearts, and clothe us with compassion, kindness, humility, and peace.
We are your vessels, amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor During this time, clear your conscience before the Lord. Confess your sins to the Father
who is just and faithful to forgive you of your sins because of the sacrifice that Jesus
Christ made on the cross. Don’t be afraid; the Father loves you and calls you to Him.
Would you listen? Would you come?
(Allow for a few minutes of silent prayer and confession to the Lord.)
Pastor Thank you, Jesus, for your love. Thank you for your forgiveness so that we may have
freedom from sin. You are so good to us. We love you, Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26
Samuel, a young boy, ministered before the Lord and wore a linen ephod like the priests wore. The Lord had favor with Samuel and he blessed his mother, Hannah, with more children.
18 But Samuel was ministering before the Lord—a boy wearing a linen ephod.19 Each year his mother made him a little robe and took it to him when she went up with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. 20 Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the Lord give you children by this woman to take the place of the one she prayed for and gave to the Lord.” Then they would go home. 26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.
