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Lighting of Candles: #69VU - verse 3
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay
close by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in your tender care,
and fit us for heaven, to live with you there
Coming Together
Some of the glow is starting to fade.
For most people around us, Christmas is over.
But we will carry on with the story.
Jesus is in the world. Hallelujah!
For most people around us, Christmas is over.
But we will carry on with the story.
Jesus is in the world. Hallelujah!
Let us pray:
Holy One, keep the joy and wonder alive in our hearts as we follow Jesus from the manger into the world. Amen.
Singing: #62VU “Once in Royal David’s City”
Storytelling:
Luke 2:22-24 NT pg59
Singing: #23VU “Joy Shall Come”
Reading from Scripture:
Luke 2:25-35 NT pg59
Message: “Endings”
Reading from Scripture:
Luke 2:36-40 NT pg59
Message: “Beginnings”
Singing: #106MV “I Am the Dream”
Offering Song (#541VU) and Prayer:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures high and low;
give thanks to God in love made known:
Creator, Word and Spirit, One.
Let us pray...
Thank you God for the gift of your love. May we be a shining beacon to the world. Amen.
Prayers of the People:
The Lord’s Prayer: (#921VU)
Singing: #556VU “Would You Bless Our Homes and Families”
Sending Out: #43VU (refrain)
Go, tell it on the mountain,
over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain
that Jesus Christ is born.
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