A Service of Christmas Carols We Don’t Often Sing
Prayer of Confession
We come to you this day, gracious Lord, exhausted from all the activities of the season. It seems that we spend so much energy, time, and resources in preparation, and then when it is over, we collapse. We wonder what happened to all the enthusiasm we had. Lord, forgive us for placing our energies in getting and gathering. Give us peace and strength to renew our commitment to you. Remind us again to look around at the many ways in which we can be of service to you by serving others. Help us move forward in our compassion and not collapse in our witness. Heal us, merciful Lord, for we ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Readings
- Psalter Lesson – Psalm 147: 12-20
- New Testament Lesson – John 1: 10-18
Carols
- Infant Carol No. 37 – Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
- Manger Carol No. 27 – Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
- Carol in a Minor Key No. 36 – In the Bleak Midwinter
- Neglected Shepherd’s Tune No. 58 – While Shepherd’s Watched Their Flocks
Sermon
“What Child Is This?” – Rev. Scott G. Loomer
Download the bulletin for the First Sunday of Christmas – December 29, 2019
