The Manifold Wisdom of God Made Known

 January 8th

Theme:  The Manifold Wisdom of God Made Known

Focus Statement:  A small baby has brought good news for today’s world!  God’s restoration is for everyone.  Through God’s love come in Jesus, we are a small part of the richness of God’s work today.

Welcome and Announcements

                              Celebration of Christmas

Call to Worship:  from Sing the Story # 130

Prayer:  from Sing the Story # 128

Hymns:  VT # 241   O Come, All Ye Faithful

              VT # 247  Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

              VT # 244  Silent Night – Accompanied by Tom Cummings

                           Celebration of Epiphany

Isaiah 60:1-3

Hymn:  VT #277  As with Gladness

Scripture:  Matthew 2:1-12

Hymn:  VT # 275  O Beautiful Star

Scripture:  Ephesians 3:1-12

Message:  Through Trackless Wastes and Mystery (stars to steer by)

Hymn of Response:  VT # 98  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Hearing Hymn in Preparation for Prayer:  VT # 225  “We Come”  - sung by Kim Tiessen, from “The Light Shines”

Congregational Prayer

Prayer for the Offering

Sending Hymn:  VT # 83  The Lord Lift You Up 

Benediction