Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Passing the Peace

Call to Worship

The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 

Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge. 

There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; 

yet their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. 

The glory of God echoes throughout the world. 

Let us praise the name of the Lord. 

—based on Psalm 19:1-4, NRSV 

*Hymn of praise, “Love Has Come!”, #256

Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Offering, “Emmanuel”, Mark Harris

*Song of Thanksgiving, “Doxology”, #815

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Hymn of Preparation, “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”, #292

Gospel Reading, John 1:1-17, p. 1137

Message, “The True Light”, Pastor Wes

*Hymn of Invitation, “Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness”, #293

Communion

Hymn, “Blest Be the Ties that Bind”, #426

*If you are able, please stand