WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

PRELUDE         

*CALL TO WORSHIP 

Leader: We have seen his star in the East, 

and have come to worship him!

People: Sages, leave your contemplations, 

brighter visions beam afar.

Leader: See the great desire of nations; 

ye have seen His natal star.

People: Come and worship, come and worship! 

Worship Christ the new-born King!

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

*HYMN 151         We Three Kings of Orient Are                                                     

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Great God of hope and peace, we thank you for the true light that enlightens everyone, which has come into the world. Forgive us when we have received him not, have failed to believe in his name, or have refused the power to become his children. Renew a right spirit within us; cause us to embrace the new Light and Life of Bethlehem’s manger, to share the prophets’ hope, to sing the angel’s song and to give glory to you for your wondrous love. Through Jesus Christ, the Child of Bethlehem…

Silent Prayers of Confession

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS 

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. -- 1 Timothy 1:15
Hear then Christ’s word of grace to us: Your sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.

*GLORIA 

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 

SCRIPTURE LESSON: Matthew 2:1-12

SERMON:          Message from the Magi 

*HYMN 150             As with Gladness Men of Old

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH      The Nicene Creed, page 34

OFFERTORY       

RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY   “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”  #606

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN 145              What Child Is This

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

            Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer

            Communion of the People 

            Prayer after Communion 

*HYMN 152              What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright             

*BENEDICTION  

*POSTLUDE                                         

*Those that are able are invited to stand.