Prelude: "Prelude in D Minor", Bach

Greeting & Announcements

Invocation

Turning Away from the World and to God

*The Hymn of Praise: "We Three Kings" (#254)

*The Invitation to Holy Communion

*The Confession

Opening Our Hearts to God

The Call to Prayer: "In the Bleak Midwinter", stanzas 1 & 4 (#221); please pass your prayer cards to the aisles

The Morning Prayer

The Congregational Response: "Shine, Jesus, Shine", refrain only (#2173)

Offering Our Gifts to God

Invitation to Offer Our Gifts

The Offertory: "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands", baritone: Steve Thomas (traditional spiritual)

*Praise to God: UMH No. 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

The Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Celebration of Holy Communion

Communion Homily: "Where Is He that Is Born King of the Jews?" (Matthew 2:1-12), Rev. David Warner

The Communion Hymn: "Let Us Break Bread Together" (#618)

The Great Thanksgiving (pg. 15)

The Lord's Prayer

Going Forth to Do the Work of God

*The Hymn of Parting: "The First Noel" (#245)

Good Words of Sending Forth

Postlude: "In Dulci Jubilo" (arr. Zachau)

Announcements:

The flowers on the altar today are from Susan Rhodes, in memory of her loving father, Lawson Woods, and his birthday on January 4th.

WELCOME GUESTS!  We’re delighted you are here.  We would like to meet and greet you.  Any of us would be glad to help you.  For those desiring to grow in faith, our Sunday School groups meet weekly at 9:30 a.m. Another good way to meet us before worship is during our Renewed Interlude in the Quin Lounge at 10:30 a.m. We offer drinks and snacks and we’d be happy to have you sit with us during worship. There is a nursery available on the 3^rd floor (Sanctuary is on the 2^nd floor). Prayer cards are available to you in the pew rack.  All requests will be prayed for by intercessors during the coming week. You are welcome to attend any of the church events listed on our weekly calendar. Need more info? Call the church office (896-0396) or visit our excellent web site: www.CHUMchurch.org. Thanks for worshipping with us today!

December attendance: Sunday worship--average 99.75; Sunday School--average 32.5; Healing Worship--average 28.5