Loving God,

Help us remember the birth of Jesus,that we may share in the song of the angels,the gladness of the shepherds,and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hateand open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every giftand good desires with every greeting.Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children,and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts,forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

~ attributed to Robert Louis Stevenson

Invitation to Pray

WoRSHip pARtiCipAntSBrenda Portman - organistDrew Spice - guitarist

tHe pRAiSe teAMMathew Covert - praise team leaderColleen Beucher - choral scholarNeal Hamlin - director of music

EntrancE

Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELcOME & annOuncEMEntsSign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack.*Please stand as you are able. Join together in reading/singing the bold type. UMH - United Methodist Hymnal

PrELuDE Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence ~ French melody Drew Spice, Classical Guitar

SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION: O living and loving God, prepare our hearts for what You have for us this morning. Give us ears to hear Your good news, hearts to receive it, minds to comprehend it and the faith to live it. We offer ourselves in worship and praise. Amen.

*caLL tO WOrsHIP Christ is born!Let us celebrate His birth!

GatHErInG at tHE ManGEr

HyMn Angels from the Realms of Glory ~ UMH 220 (verses 1 and 2)

GOsPEL LEssOn Luke 2:1-7 ~ Pew Bible NT page 58

MEDItatIOn Rev. Dave Weaver

carOL Away in a Manger ~ UMH 217 (verses 1 & 2)

cELEbratInG HIs bIrtH

GOsPEL LEssOn Luke 2:8-14 ~ Pew Bible NT page 58

antHEM Jesus, Jesus, O What A Wonderful Child

MEDItatIOn Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns

sHarInG tHE JOy

HyMn Good Christian Friends, Rejoice ~ UMH 224

GOsPEL LEssOn Luke 2:15-20 ~ Pew Bible NT page 58

carOL He Is Born ~ UMH 228 Congregation sings chorus; Praise Band sings verses

MEDItatIOn Rev. Doug Johns

OffErtOry

OffErtOry Sheep May Safely Graze ~ Johann Sebastian Bach ~ Drew Spice, Classical Guitar

*the Presentation Love Came Down at Christmas ~ UMH 242

*Prayer of Dedication

sEnDInG fOrtH

*HyMn Joy to the World ~ UMH 246

*bEnEDIctIOn

POstLuDE Go Tell It on the Mountain ~ John A. Behnke

Sharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

Sympathy to the family of Aster Daniels (formerly Charlotte Daniels) who died this past week. A memorial service will be announced in the Spring.

We are glad you have joined us today! Please sign the friendship/attendance pad and join us in the Welcome Center after worship for coffee, fellowship & information. The following assistive devices are available: assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system and large print hymnals & orders of worship.

News & Happenings is included in your order of worship and in our weekly e-mail news. Visit us online at hydeparkchurch.org for a comprehensive view of our ministries.

View live worship every Sunday at 9:30 am & 11:00 am online. In addition, recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website in both video and audio formats.

the following will be offered starting January 1, 2017:nursery (9:30 am & 11:00 am)

Infants, 1 year olds, 2 year olds Room 120

the following will be offered starting January 8, 2017:Children’s Sunday School (9:30 am - Lower Level):

Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Room 14 Ages 5 & Kindergarten Room 15 1st Grade Room 12 2nd Grade Room 83rd Grade Room 64th Grade Room 55th & 6th Grades Room 9

Children’s ChoirsChildren from Age 3 - 8th grade begin 11:00 am worship with their families in the sanctuary and are then invited and escorted to attend children’s choirs. Pick up your child in their respective room.

Joy Singers (Age 3 - Grade 2) Sunshine Singers (Grades 3-8)Elizabeth Hickerson - Director Dana Calhoun - Director Room 8 Choir Room 202

Student Ministry Bible Study9:30 am Middle School (7th & 8th Grade) Room 301 High School (9th - 12th Grade) Room 3025:30 - 8:00 pm Youth Fellowship Little Theater

Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Adult Bible Study Library FaithWeavers Room 205 Parents with Young Children Parlor 11:00 am New Ventures Parlor Soul Builders Room 205

1345 Grace Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45208513-871-1345

www.hydeparkchurch.org

1310 Race St. • Cincinnati, OH 45202513-871-1345www.otrcc.org

Hyde Park community Worship: Sundays 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

traditional Worship: 8:00 and 9:30 amJoin us for a celebration of God’s Word through inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and congregational hymns. Our 88-rank Casavant pipe organ accompanies our adult choirs each week. Our children’s choirs and handbell choir also enhance our Sunday morning worship.

Worship @ 11: 11:00 amYou are invited to this multi-media service with inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and a special time for children. Our praise team offers a variety of styles of music including contemporary Christian, jazz and gospel.

Over-the-rhine community church Worship: Sundays 10:30 am, Sanctuary

Join us at 1310 Race Street in OTR for a unique worship experience in the historic Nast-Trinity Church building. OTRCC is a New Church Start in a rapidly changing and highly diverse community. Worship here exemplifies the surrounding neighborhood with multi-cultural styles, a “come as you are” environment, and a strong focus on local mission and justice.

Holy communion:Hyde Park Community

1st Sunday of the month All Services (8:00, 9:30 &11:00 am)

All other Sundays9:00 am, Grace Chapel

Over-the-Rhine CommunityEvery Sunday, 10:30 am, Sanctuary

JANUARY SERMON SERIESBEGINS JAnUARY 8

All Things NewJoin us in the new year for a series that challenges you to live 2017 in a new way: joyfully, expectantly, positively, and lovingly. We hope to see you.

Join us for Worship

Hyde park Community:Pastor Dave’s sermon A Journey of Transformation is based on Matthew 2:1-12. Join us next Sunday as we continue to celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. Invite a friend, relative, acquaintance, or neighbor to join you!

start your new year off right!

Join us for ourservice at 10:00am on new year’s Day!