December 29th, 2024
Minister in the Pulpit: Rev. Bill Gammer
Presiding: Rev. Lydia Bae
We welcome you to this service of worship on the Lord’s Day.
Welcome & Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship: Psalm 100
L: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.
L: Know that the Lord is God. It is He that made us, and we are His.
All: We are His people, and the sheep of his pasture.
L: Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise.
All: Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
L: For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever,
All: and His faithfulness to all generations.
Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore You
Prayer of Adoration & Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Worship Song: Come and Behold Him
Children’s Time ~ Rick Penner
Scripture Reading: 1 John 1:1-4 & John 1:1-5 ~ Margaret Garratt
Sermon: “What is the Meaning of Christmas?“
Hymn: This is a Story Full of Love #504 vs. 1, 2, 4, & 6
Invitation to the Offering ( Donations & Offerings)
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
The Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Hymn: Good Christians, All Rejoice #141
Benediction
Choral Amen: Amen, Amen, A—men
MAY THE LORD, MIGHTY LORD
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.
Grant us peace, perfect peace,
Courage in every endeavour.
Open your eyes and see His face,
Know His grace forever.
May the Lord, mighty Lord,
Bless and keep us forever.
Langley Presbyterian Church Announcements
Thanks to the congregation’s generous support, the eight Christmas hampers provided by LPC were completed, successfully delivered, and gratefully received. The Christmas Hamper budget balance is very healthy, so the Session will consider donating some of the hamper funds to local charities early in the new year. Once again, the congregation’s commitment to serving God in Christ’s name has enabled LPC to provide support to some of the most needy in our community.
GriefShare Ministry will begin on Friday, February 21st, 2025. It is a 13-week program hosted by Rev. Bill Gammer & Rev. Lydia Bae.
The weekly Bible Study will resume on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
The weekly Prayer Meeting will resume on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
If anyone has completed or plans to complete reading the entire Bible by Sunday, December 29th, please let Rev. Lydia know. There will be a prize!
Volunteers for December 29th:
Collection Plate: Caroline M.
PPT Operator: Shirley W.
Refreshments: Jim & Norma L.
Scripture Reader: Margaret G.
Volunteers for January 5th:
Offering Plate: Don B.
PPT Operator: Shirley W.
Refreshments: Eleanor M. & Serena E.
Scripture Reader: Althea S.