New Hope Global Methodist Church
December 29, 2024
Order of Worship
Prelude:
Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Wayne
Call to Worship: Trudy Crowley
Leader: Arise,Shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
People: For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the people; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you.
Leader: And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
People: And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.
Leader: For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
People: For God,who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Hymn: Go,Tell It on the Mountain On Screen
Opening Prayer: Trudy Crowley
Special Music:
Children’s Moment: Sally McKenney
Hymn: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear On Screen
(Ushers collect prayer Cards)
Pastoral Prayer / Lord’s Prayer
Offertory/Doxology:Love Came Down at Christmas Video
Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-20 Trudy Crowley
Sermon: The Grinch Pastor Wayne
Hymn: Joy to the World On Screen
Benediction: Pastor Wayne
Prayer Requests
Continued prayers for Ed Highfield.
Healing prayers for Linda Randall.
Prayers for Pastor Wayne.
Prayers for Dave Brakora who is grieving the loss of his wife Cathy.
Prayers for Vivian, Mavis, Gary, and Michelle.
Prayers for Grandson Chase, Sharon Gray, and Trudy Crowley.
Prayers for my sister Shirley Wheeler in the hospital. ~Brother Gordon
Prayers for Nancy and Larry Karcher, watch over them during the cold days of winter and prayers as Larry’s brother passed this past Saturday.
Prayers for my ex-wife Loretta Laser, still in bed and can’t walk. Will be there till God calls her home.
Prayer of comfort for all struggling with illness and loss and loneliness this holiday season.
Thankful for a great grandson this past week. ~ Rhodericks
Praise for Bob Herndon’s recovery.
Praise for Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
May the love and joy of Christmas be in all of our hearts.
Light the Church – “Letting Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)
This week the church is being lit in loving memory of Dee and Jack Smith. Sue and Terry Reed and Dena Durante.
Online Electronic Giving
Would you like to participate in New Hope’s online giving program regularly, can’t make a Sunday,going on vacation, or just want to make a memorial gift in a loved one’s name? Please visit our webpage at https://www.new-hope-church.organd follow the links to electronic (on-line) giving.
Office Phone: 231-972-2838
Office Email: newhope.mecosta@gmail.com
Pastor’s Cell: 231-330-8521
Pastor’s Email: pastorwayne.newhope@gmail.com
Website: www.new-hope-church.org
