On the Sunday after Christmas, we celebrate the great news. Christ is born! God has come to make a home among us. Yet the story is not over. After birth comes the ordinary and mundane growing, maturing, and discovering, even for the Christ child. We hope you’ll join us.
If you want to know more about what to expect during Sunday’s worship service, you can download the bulletin or visit the This Sunday at GPUMC page on our web site every week.
Our in-person worship service in the sanctuary and the livestream begins at 9:30 am Sunday.
You are always welcome at this church!
Order of Worship for Sunday, Dec. 28
Minister: Rev. David Eardley
Liturgist: Jean Porter
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| Chimes Hymn | “He Is Born” | UMH 228 |
| Welcome | Jean Porter | |
| Call to Worship | Psalm 148 (UMH 861) | |
| Organ Voluntary | “In the Bleak Midwinter” (UMH221) arr. Alfred Fedak | Douglas Dykstra |
| Greeting & Lord’s Prayer | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Hymn | “There’s a Song In the Air” | UMH 249 |
| Scripture Reading | John 1:1-18 (NT.p.86) | Jean Porter |
| Chancel Chat | Emily Bianchi | |
| Offeratory Invitation | ||
| Offeratory | “What Child is This” (UMH 219) | Sara Sessions, piano |
| Doxology | ||
| Prayer of Dedication | UMH 95 | |
| Hymn | “Love Came Down at Christmas” | UMH 242 |
| Scripture Reading | Isaiah 63:7-9 (OT.p.652) | Jean Porter |
| Message | “The Chrisstchild Among Us” | Rev. David Eardley |
| Hymn | “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” | UMH 224 |
| Ministry Opportunities | ||
| Benediction | Rev. David Eardley | |
| Organ Voluntary | “I Saw Three Ships” (English traditional carol, arr. Sharon Elery Rogers) | Douglas Dykstra |