CoronadoCommunityChurch
Post Office Box 181680, Coronado, California92178
(619) 437-6827
Minister: The Rev. Stephen J. Mather (619) 437-8757
Minister Emeritus:The Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Warmer
Director of Ministries Emerita: Marlys Simmons
Secretary: Candace Tyler
Christian Life: Sara Wood
Choir Leader: Andy Hamilton
Pianist: Sharon Axelson
Treasurer & Financial Secretary: Al Ovrom
Board Chairperson:Karen Erickson
Child Care (age 3 & under) 9:45 - 11:00 AM
Choir Rehearsals Thursdays 7:00 PM
Church Copyright License 3078215 Exp 2/28/2015
Continuing Prayers for Members of our Congregation:
Jeanne Bowers
Chris Duryea (Home, recovering from surgery)
Art Mikles
Clark Shelby
Dale St. Denis
Prayers for Family Members and Friends:
Larry Baldauf (Doug St. Denis’ Son)
Glenn McRoberts (Doug St. Denis’ Cousin)
Hank Mustin (Doug St. Denis’ Brother)
Sally Ann Raissi (Jaleh’s mother– in Hospice)
Dominic Tarantino (Jantina and Dave Perry’s Son-in-Law)
Sunday,December 28, 2014 – 10:00 a.m.
Service for the Lord's Day
“I know that I have life / only insofar as I have love. / I have no love / except it comes from Thee. / Help me, please, to carry / this candle against the wind." - Wendell Berry
PRELUDE TO WORSHIP Polish Carol
“Sing Hosannas”
GREETINGS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, and FELLOWSHIP
Reviewing the Prayer Concerns
INTROIT Keil and Quinlivan
“This is the Call”
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One:God, the whirlwind and fire, sweeps into our presence on this, the last
Sunday of 2014 in the year of our Lord.
All:Glory be to God, who strengthens us and blesses all people with the
promise of peace even in a world consumed with conflict.
One:God, who called all worlds into being, calls forth new life in us today.
All: Glory be to God, in whose creative purpose we are claimed and
empowered.
One:God, whose Spirit unites all people in a common language of love, confirms
God’s gifts in us as we gather here.
All: Glory be to God who created light in which we can walk in confident
expectation. May our Creator use us to bring new worlds into existence, begun by the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
*Those who are able, please stand
HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 87 Antioch
“Joy to the World”
PROCLAMATION OF THE EVENT – LiturgistMargaret Balcom
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince ofPeace. His authority will grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice andwith righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION – Congregation
Eternal God: you make all things new, and forgive old wrongs we can’t forget. We confess we have spent time without loving, and years without purpose; and the sight of a new calendar leaves us feeling strangely empty. We are afraid to expect much from the new year. Daily we have wandered from your ways, and failed to do what you ask of us. Forgive the past and our failure to see new light shining in the darkness. Lead us into the future, free from sin, free to love, and ready to work for your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
THE CAROL RESPONSE, No. 86 (verse 3)
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him, still, the dear Christ enters in.
SILENT MEDITATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our custom is to join hands for the Lord’s Prayer.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE - Liturgist
May Almighty God, who caused light to shine out of darkness, shine in our hearts, cleansing us from all sins, and restoring us to the light of the knowledge of His glory, in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Today – Sunday, December 28, 2014
10:00 a.m. Worship Celebration – First Sunday after Christmas Day
11:05 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments
11:20 a.m. After-church Lunch Bunch – Inquire at Entrance for location
Monday – December 29
4:30 p.m.Women’s Bible Study – Contact Laurie McCaull, 435-7019
Thursday – January 1, 2015
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Next Sunday - January 4, 2015 – Epiphany Sunday
Scriptures:Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon:“Overwhelmed by Joy”
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Prayers for Healing and Laying on of Hands
Head Usher: Christine Duryea
Greeters:Berti Rhinehart, Shirley Zylstra (Assistance)
Ushers: Berti Rhinehart, Barbara Sturgeon, Shirley Zylstra
Cookies: Elisa Gomez
Coffee:A. Ovrom, S. Strickland, B. Sturgeon, S. Zylstra
Last Week at a Glance: Attendance: 65—Offering:$3,270.00
Christmas Eve Offering: $1,587.00
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Getting to Know One Anotheris much easier if you will register your name, address and phone number and relationship to the church on the Friendship Pad that is circulated during the Welcome and Announcements. If you are near any visitors (or someone you don’t know), note their name and invite them to join you for refreshments after Worship.
Audio Recordings of Today's Servicemay be ordered on the literature table by the door. The Compact Discs are $ 3.00 each and will be available the following Sunday.
Letters to the Congregation about our Financial Pledge for 2015 were mailed last recently. If you did not receive one please pick up a copy on the table by the entrance. Please consider your pledge carefully and return the form as soon as possible. This permits the Finance Committee to plan for next year accordingly.
Listening Assistive Devices Are Available for worshipers who would like to enhance their ability to hear the service.If you find it difficult to find a parking space close to the door, there is reserved parking available between the orange traffic markers. Please inquire at the door if you need assistance.
ANTHEM Ann Kapp Andersen
“Grant Me, O Lord A Thankful Heart”
CoronadoCommunityChurch Chancel Choir
THE FIRST TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 61:10-62:2
THE CAROL RESPONSE, No. 251 (verse 1)
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten”
Of the Father’s love begotten, ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He,
Of the things that are, that have been,
And that future years shall see, evermore and evermore!
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe that Jesus was born of a woman as is every child, but born of God’s power as was no other child. In the life and work of Jesus, God and humankind are united, but not one, different, but not separate. The coming of Jesus was the coming of God. Through his birth, life, death and resurrection, Jesus brings God and people together in the relationship God intended.
THE CAROL RESPONSE, No. 96 (verse 1)
“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice!
Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today.
Man and beast before him bow, and He is in the manger now:
Christ was born to save, Christ was born to save!
THE GIVING OF OUR TITHES and OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY arr. Carol Tornquist
“O Come Let Us Adore Him/He Is Exalted”
THE CAROL RESPONSE, No. 94
“Angels from the Realms of Glory”
All creatures join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son
Evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One:
Come and worship, come and worship.
Worship Christ, the newborn King!
PASTORAL PRAYER And Responseby Congregation Mother Teresa Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth, from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead us from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our hearts. Let peace fill our world. Let peace fill our universe.
*HYMN OF CONSECRATION,No. 85 The First Nowell
“The First Nowell”
THE GOSPELLESSON Luke 2:22-35
SERMON Rev. Stephen J. Mather
“Be the Cause!”
*HYMN OF DEDICATION,No. 88 Mendelssohn
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
BENEDICTION and POSTLUDE Rory Cooney “Glory to God”