St.

Andrew’s United
Methodist Church
December 30, 2018 First Sunday after
Christmas 11:00 AM
PRELUDE "Carol Medley"
Piano & Organ Duet
by Gail Leven Pollack Ruth
Steele & Judie Stebner

WELCOME

LIFE OF THE CHURCH (we will only be announcing

new opportunities)

INTROIT "In Joyous Praise!"

Senior Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Praise the Lord.
People: Sing to the Lord a new song.
Leader: Sing God’s praise in the assembly of the
faithful.
People: Let us all be glad and give thanks and
remember that God’s love endures
forever.
All: The Lord God has done mighty acts for us
all so let us rejoice in this day that God has
made for us.

*HYMN "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

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Accompanied by the Hand Bell
Choir

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

 JOYS, CONCERNS AND TESTIMONIES

PASTORAL PRAYER/ THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy
name, thy kingdom come, thy
will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give
us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against
us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver
us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.

PRAYER RESPONSE
Hear our prayer, O Lord, hear our prayer, O
Lord;
incline thy ear to us, and grant us thy
peace. Amen.

ANTHEM "Break Forth With Joy"

Senior Choir
Arr. by Larry Shackley

RESPONSIVE READING Psalm 148

Polly Riddle

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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed
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*GLORIA PATRI
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Glory be to the Father and to the Son and
to the Holy Ghost; as it
 was in the beginning, is now, and ever
shall be, World without end. Amen.

*HYMN "Joy to the World"

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Accompanied by the Hand Bell
Choir

MESSAGE "Kids in Church"

Rev. John Lutz
1 Samuel 2:18-20,26
The Word of God for the people of God
Thanks be to God

OFFERTORY "Rejoice and Be Merry" A

Traditional English Carol

*DOXOLOGY
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise him all creatures here below
Praise him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF THANKS

*HYMN "Go, Tell It on the

Mountain" 251
Accompanied by the Hand Bell Choir

*BENEDICTION

*CHORAL RESPONSE "Amen"

Senior Choir
 *POSTLUDE "Angels We Have Heard
On High"
by James Mansfield

(*Indicates standing for those who are able)

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AVAILABLE
Hearing aid devices for the Sanctuary are
available from the ushers

Ushers: Ken Stebner Michael Horvath

Mindy Blue Bill Seeman

Greeter: Sid & Janet Bamford

Acolyte: Kailyn Hansen

Worship Assistant: Polly Riddle

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church

999 York Road
Warminster, Pennsylvania
Office: 215-675-3748
 www.standrewsworship.org

Web Page: standrewsworship.org

Email: office@standrewsworship.org
BISHOP: Rev. Peggy A. Johnson
PASTOR: Rev. John Lutz
Email: pastor@standrewsworship.org
MINISTERS: The Congregation of St. Andrew's U.M.C.
CONTEMPORARY SERVICE MUSIC DIRECTOR: Gary Gillman
Email: musicministries@standrewsworship.org
SENIOR CHOIR DIRECTOR: Ruth Steele
ORGANIST: Judie Stebner
Office Manager: Colleen Rodebaugh
Youth Leader: Cody Skelton
SEXTON: Matt Risser
SUNDAY SCHOOL: standrewssundayschl@gmail.com
St. Andrew's Pre-School: Joyce DiPietro (215)675-4266
Office hours: : M 9-2, T 11-3, W 9-3, Th 9-2
office email: office@standrewsworship.org