Sunday Worship Service
December 25, 2022 – 10:30am
We are RECEIVED as the Beloved of God
The actual worship service begins 15 minutes into the recordings.
WELCOME
Welcome! We are grateful that God has brought us together. If you are a first time visitor, please send Pastor Jinwoo an email at pastor@saint-matthews.org. We would love to stay in contact with you. Thank you.
OPENING SONG
Love Came Down at Christmas
OPENING PRAYER
† SONG Together
Joy to the World UM Hymnal (blue book) #246
CHILDREN’S TIME WITH A MESSAGE FOR ALL AGE
ANTHEM
Still, Still Still
We are TRANSFORMED by the Word of God
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 30:10-12; John 16:20-22
GOOD NEWS
Jesus Christ Is Our Savior
† SONG Together
O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1, 5, & 6) UM Hymnal (blue book) # 234
THE HOLY COMMUNION (The Communion bread is gluten, egg and dairy free)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE (OFFERING)
Pastor: God wants our love more than God wants our offerings; God cares about our hearts not the amount of our offerings. (Hosea 6:6)
All: As we count all the blessings God has already given to us, we cheerfully give our offerings to God, the Provider, with grateful hearts. Amen! (2 Corinthians 9:7)
PRAYING TOGETHER
THE LORD’S PRAYER UM Hymnal (blue book) # 895
We are SENT by the power of God
LIFE OF ST. MATTHEW’S COMMUNITY
† BLESSING AND SENDING
May the grace and peace of Christ be with you, my friends.
Go and share the love of God, love that never ends.
CLOSING SONG
Noel in G