Welcome & Greetings Mr. Joshua(Phani) Pilli
*Call to Worship Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Leader: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. The grace of God has come to save us.
All: For our sakes, God sent the child of Bethlehem. For our salvation, Jesus came to live among us.
Leader: Let all people sing for joy and give thanks. Tell the world what God has done in our midst.
All: God has called and chosen us to hear good news. God’s marvelous works are new every day.
Leader: Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth to all who please God.
All: We seek to honor God in this time of worship. We want to see for ourselves what God has done. Leader: Let us worship the newborn King!
Christmas Candle Lighting Pilli Family
Leader 1 : The waiting is done! The baby has come to earth:
Immanuel, God-with-us! And we are filled with joy! The prophet
Simeon saw the baby Jesus and proclaimed: I have seen the Savior You have given to all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and He is the glory of Your people Israel.
Leader 2: We light the candles of hope, peace, joy, and love(Light the four candles). And today we light the Christ candle(Light the candle in the center).
Leader 1: For it is the day that our Savior, Jesus Christ, was born. As the Scriptures tell us, I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord— has been born today in Bethlehem , the city of David. Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Leader 2: Let us pray – (Unison) Eternal God, by the birth of Jesus Christ, You gave Yourself to the world. Grant that, being born in our hearts, He may save us from all our sins, and restore within us the image and likeness of our Creator, to whom be everlasting praise and glory, world without end.
Amen!
*Hymn: ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ ..please see insert
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2-7 Mrs. Olive Jammula
Special Songs: | Mrs. Kavitha Shaik |
Mrs. Harathi Devabattula | |
Psalter: ‘Psalm 96’ | Mrs. Glory Dhara |
Special Songs: | Mr. James Kommu |
Mrs. Santhi Chilaka | |
Epistle Lesson: 2 Cor. 9: 10-15 | Mr. Joseph Sandela |
Special Song(Choreography): | UECF Children |
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-20 | Dr. Rebecca S. Vemula |
Special Songs in Telugu: Special Recognition | UECF Choir |
Special Song(Choreography): | Tryphena Pilli |
Special Song:‘Aaha Mahaanandame’A. C. College Alumni
Sermon: ‘The Faces at the Manger’ Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Offertory
Offertory Song: Sahana Dova
Prayer of Dedication(We invite anyone needing special prayers to come forward at this time): Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Christmas Communion
*Closing Hymn: ‘Joy to the World’ ..please see insert
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
*Please stand up, if you are able
We worship every Sunday at Reformed Church, 150 Lake Avenue,
Metuchen, NJ-08840. Visit us online at www.uecf.net
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering us today.
- Thanks to Rev. Jim Miller and elders of the First Baptist
Church, Metuchen for allowing us to worship in their facility.
- UECF Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve (Communion Service) will be held on Tuesday, Dec 31st at 10:00 PM at Reformed Church, 150 Lake Avenue. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God. Please invite your family and friends for this special service.
- Please join us in the Christmas Feast/Lunch after the service.
- We request the congregation to help to keep the sanctuary and the building premises neat and tidy.
Wish You All A Merry Christmas!
Visit us online at www.uecf.net