Carol. Good Christian Friends Rejoice #35VU
Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 63:7-9
Psalm 148
Luke 2:8-20
Carol See Amid the Winter’s Snow VU 76
Message
Prayer: God of overwhelming love and grace, in this Christmas season we come before you in prayer. We remember how you chose to live among us, declaring that our world was a worthy place for you, the Creator, to be present. And so, at this time, we pray for the world and for all who live in it. We especially think this day of those for whom this is a difficult time. For those who are missing loved ones who have died, or are far away. For those who are unable to be surrounded by others and who struggle with all the emphasis on family and togetherness in this season. We think of all for whom the emphasis on “stuff” simply underscores not having enough. And we think of how grateful we are that you have sent Jesus into our world and into our lives. How might we reflect his message in our daily living? How might we share with others the true joy that Christ brings into our lives? How can we—like all creation— offer you the praise you deserve? Open our hearts, loving God. Stretch our understandings of our world that we might find new ways to travel with others in the days to come. We pray in the name of the Christ. Amen. (A prayer from a service from Seasons of the Spirit 2015)
Carol Joy to the World #59VU
This Sunday there will be a single service, a carol service, held in the hall in Ormstown at 11:00.
Next Sunday January 4, there will not be a service held, as Barbara will be away.
The deadline for making a donation to Howick United church is tomorrow, December 29th. Please get your donation to Wilene by tomorrow, if you wish it to be credited to this year. December 30th is the deadline for making a donation to Howick’s Memorial Fund. Please get your donation to Grace Brown by that date.
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