Order of Service, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020
Sunday, December 27, 2020 The First Sunday After Christmas Day Prelude “O Come, Let Us Adore Him” The prelude helps us to focus on where we are and why we are here. Quiet, meditative mood is encouraged, prayerfully expelling mental distractions. Liturgy of the Word Processional Hymn All stand. The people of God sang as they approached the Temple for worship. The procession helps us remember that coming into the presence of God is an extraordinarily special privilege. During this hymn, the younger children are dismissed to attend Children’s Chapel “We Three Kings” Hymnal #288 Opening Acclamation Call to worship, to purposefully enter God’s nearer presence. The people standing, the Celebrant says: Celebrant Bless ed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And Blessed be His Kingdom, now and for ever. Amen. Prayer for Purity Said by all. We ask God to help us worship Him in truth in all of life. Almighty God, to you all