Christmas Eve 4PM [Worship]

Christmas Eve 4PM Worship Service

The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude
The Christmas Responsive Reading
The Hymn of Celebration: “Joy to the World”
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath (the Raybon Family)
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Congregational Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Special Music: “Twinkly Brightest Star” by the St. Paul Children’s Choirs
The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12
Special Music: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” by Mr. Jake Hess, III and Members of the St. Paul Praise Band
The Christmas Eve Meditation: “The Magi Example” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Service of Holy Communion
Special Music: “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” by Tommy Bridges
Special Music: “O Holy Night” by Caroline Green
The Congregational Hymn: “Silent Night, Holy Night” with Jake Hess, III and Members of the St. Paul Praise Band
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude

What to Expect in the New Year [Worship]

This Week’s Service:
Sunday, December 26, 2021
11:00 AM Traditional Worship

The Chiming of the Hour
The Welcome & Announcements by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude: “Go Tell It on the Mountain” by Robert Lau
The Congregational Hymn: “O Come All Ye Faithful” (verses 1, 3, 6)
The Congregational Hymn: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
The Affirmation of Faith: John 1:1-5, 11-14
The Gloria Patri
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. John Fugh, Jr.
The Congregational Hymn: “What Child Is This” (verses 1, 3)
The Offertory Prayer
The Offertory: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” by Larry Visser
The Doxology
The Special Music: “Mary, Did You Know?” by Miss Caroline Green
The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2:19-23
The Anthem: “How Great Our Joy” by J. Rutter
The Sermon: “What to Expect in the New Year” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Congregational Hymn: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude: “Cold December Flies Away” by Wilbur Held

Christmas Eve 6PM [Worship]

Christmas Eve 4PM Worship Service

The Cross and Flame Come to the Altar
The Prelude
The Christmas Responsive Reading
The Hymn of Celebration: “Joy to the World”
The Lighting of the Advent Wreath (the Raybon Family)
The Pastoral Prayer with The Lord’s Prayer by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Congregational Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Special Music: “Twinkly Brightest Star” by the St. Paul Children’s Choirs
The Scripture Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12
Special Music: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” by Mr. Jake Hess, III and Members of the St. Paul Praise Band
The Christmas Eve Meditation: “The Magi Example” by Rev. Dr. Shane Green
The Service of Holy Communion
Special Music: “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” by Tommy Bridges
Special Music: “O Holy Night” by Caroline Green
The Congregational Hymn: “Silent Night, Holy Night” with Jake Hess, III and Members of the St. Paul Praise Band
The Flame Goes Before Us into the World
The Benediction
The Postlude

First Steps – December 27, 2021

Blaise Pascal, the seventeenth-century mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer, and philosopher astutely said, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every person which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus.”

Yet, many seek to fill their lives with material things or money. If not something material, they seek contentment in a fictitious view of themselves which is presented to other people. The hope is their “social media” self will bring them the happiness long desired. Pascal was right, true happiness, contentment, and joy can only be filled by the one who can make any and all whole.

Therefore, set your face toward Christ today. Make it a purpose to seek him in the new year. Be intentional, purposeful, and diligent. The Prophet Jeremiah understood this when he wrote, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Chapter 29:13).
 


This Week’s Readings:
* Monday – Luke 1
* Tuesday – Luke 2
* Wednesday- Luke 3
* Thursday – Luke 4
* Friday- Luke 5

Please Pray for:
• An end to the Covid Crisis.
• Our children as they cope with world issues.
• All ministry events inside and outside the walls of St. Paul.
• Families in crisis.
• Loved ones battling illness.
• Those seeking to find their way.
• The St. Paul Church family.
• The United Methodist Church family.
• Our leaders, our country, and our world.
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6


Merry Christmas! Worship at St. Paul on Christmas Eve!

You can pick from three services tomorrow, Christmas Eve, in which to worship and celebrate THE BIRTH! All services offer Communion. Here are the times and places of worship:

12pm — Chapel
4pm — Sanctuary
6pm — Sanctuary

The 6pm service is also going to be live-streamed. Just go to live.spumccolumbus.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

We hold a current license from
Church Streaming and Podcast License
License Number: CSPL055770
http://streaming.ccli.com/

Additional License from One License #A-714141 and CCLI #2035791

Christmas Eve Services

Please bring your family to celebrate the BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOR during one of our CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES!! Communion will be part of each service.


12 pm — Chapel

4 pm — Sanctuary

6 pm — Sanctuary


You may also go to our website and watch the 6 pm service live broadcast: live.spumccolumbus.com