Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship

We give thanks to you, God our Father, for mercy that reaches out, for patience that waits our returning, for your love that is ever ready to welcome sinners.
We praise you that in Jesus Christ you came to us with forgiveness, and that, by your Holy Spirit, you move us to repent and receive your love.
Though we are sinners, you are faithful and worthy of all praise.
We praise you, great God, in Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

*Hymn of Praise, “Angels We Have Heard on High”, #278

Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

OT Reading, Isaiah 63:7-9, p. 803

Offering, “O Come All Ye Faithful”

*Song of Thanksgiving, “Give Thanks”, #170

Give thanks with a grateful heart; Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks, because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son (repeat)

And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” Let the poor say, “I am rich”
because o what the Lord has done for us. Give Thanks! (repeat)

Gospel Reading, Matthew 2:13-23, p. 1036

*Hymn of Preparation, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”, #277

Message, “At a Moment’s Notice”, Rev. Vernl Mattson

*Hymn of Invitation, “Joy to the World!”, #270

*Benediction

*If you are able, please stand