Lessons and Carols Service
December 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Office Volunteers. We're looking for a few good people to volunteer in the church office. We need a small team to cover bulletins, check voice mails, and be sure things are running smoothly. If you are interested, please see Mary Shulak for details.
- Sunday Readers. If you would like to be a reader for this Sunday's Lessons and Carols service, please contact Barbara Little.
- Welcome Pastor William! Our new interim pastor, Pr. William E. Flippin, Jr.'s first Sunday is Sunday, January 7. We will be having a small reception after services that day. Please stop by and say hello!
- Install New Council Members. We will install our new Council members on Sunday, January 14. Our first Council meeting of 2024 will also be that day following service.
- Congregational Meeting Part 2. We will have the second half of our annual Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 21. We will submit annual reports and the 2024 budget for approval.
The Gathering will meet on Friday, January 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Barbara Little's house. St. Luke Guys will meet Friday, January 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral on Jonesboro Road.
Worship This Week
December 31, 2023
First Sunday after Christmas
Readings and Psalm
Isaiah 61:10 - 62:3
Clothed in garments of salvation
Clothed in garments of salvation
Psalm 148
The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
The splendor of the Lord is over earth and heaven. (Ps. 148:13)
Galatians 4: 4-7
Children and heirs of God
Children and heirs of God
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, you wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and yet more wonderfully restored it. In your mercy, let us share the divine life of the one who came to share our humanity, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
