Welcome to Deltona Christian Church!
Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Miles Sutton
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Monica DePoy
One: All through this season of Advent, we have encountered Hope, Peace and Joy and Love
Many: Today we will hear the story of God's wonderful love.
One: Today we will be challenged to believe in all that God can do.
Many: Open our hearts, Lord,
that we may be ready for your love. AMEN.
that we may be ready for your love. AMEN.
*Opening Hymn Angels From the Realms of Glory 149
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Brenda Morales
(using debts and debtors)
Choral Response Spirit of the Living God 259
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Sally Andrews
Gospel Lesson Luke 2:22-38
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.
After, the kids can go next door to Kids Central.)
Anthem Il est né le divin enfant Choir
Pastoral Prayer Pastor Susanna
Sermon Celebration Unfolds Pastor Susanna
Sermon Celebration Unfolds Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
*Invitation Hymn Joy to the World 143
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn I Come with Joy 420
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Monica DePoy
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn There’s a Song in the Air 159
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Miles Sutton
