The Worship of God
Prelude
Call to Worship | Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Bringing in the Light of Christ
Greeting
Eternal God, in your providence,
you made all ages a preparation for the kingdom of your Son.
Make ready our hearts for the brightness of your glory
and the fullness of your blessing in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(The UM Book of Worship, 1992)
Hymn of Praise | Joy to the World (246)
4th Sunday Advent Reading Mrs. Dolly Friday
Micah 5:2–5a (658) and Luke 1:39–55 (724)
Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
Offertory
Doxology | Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (95)
Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
Let Earth Receive Her King
by Ed Kee
Cantata Presented by the Swansea UMC Choir
Directed by Mrs. Stephanie Knott
He Is Born!
The Birthday of a King, Angels from the Realms of Glory,
He Is Born!
We Three Kings
Shepherds Medley
The First Noel, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Adoration Medley
What Child Is This; Silent Night, Holy Night
Finale
Joy to the World, O Come, All Ye Faithful, He is Born!
Reprise
Benediction
Choral Benediction | Good Christian Friends
Carrying the Light of Christ into the World
