Sunday worship 17th December 2023 @ 11:00 at St Johns York Rooms “Joy”
Order of service 17th of December 2023 “Joy”
Welcome – Keith
Birthday – Lisa
Home for Mary & Joseph
Call to worship Isaiah 9: 6 – 7
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
will accomplish this.”
Opening prayer – Alison
Lighting of the Advent Candle “Hope”
Hymn Joyful, joyful
Hymn Joy to the world
Reading Luke 2: 8 – 18
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” – Sharon
Thought “Joy”
Hymn We three Kings Collection taken during the Carol – Hazel & Jonathan
Prayers of thanks – Jonathan
Notices
Fellowship Breakfast 23rd of December @ 08:30 in Morrison’s Cafe
Home group start 9th January 2024
Twelves days of Christmas video devotionals
Sunday morning worship 24th December “Carols” @11:00 York Rooms St John’s
Christmas day worship @ 10:30 bring your friends, your family your presents, your pets, your voice and let us thank God for Jesus!
Carols at Windmill Manor 20th of December @ 16:00 all welcome
Prayer meeting, 21st of December @10:00 on Zoom and in the Manse
Prayer walk 22nd of December @ 10:00 meeting at the old church building
Serving refreshments this morning Lorraine & Sharon
Serving refreshments 24th December Jonathan & Dannii
Church website address https://www.hurstgreen-fellowship.org
Pastors email address hgecpastor@outlook.com
Hymn From the squalor of a borrowed stable Communion is served during the Carol – Wyatt & Lucas
Communion
Lord’s prayer – Steve
Hymn In Christ alone
Blessing
“‘“May the Lord bless you
and keep you;
may the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
may the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
Grace – Alison