Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Service

December 26, 2021

Facebook Live: @christpc
Call and Listen: 351-888-7756
Sanctuary Parking Area: FM105.3

Welcome to Sunday Worship Service

1st Sunday after Christmas
 December 26, 2021 10:00AM
Welcome and Announcements
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
One: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in the
heights!
All: All the shining stars praise you, O God, for you commanded and they
were created.
One: Praise the Lord from the earth, young men and women alike, old and
young together!
All: Let everyone praise the name of the Lord, for your glory is above earth
and heaven.
One: Let us worship God!

Special Music
Mary Did You Know
Solo – Susan Taylor

Litany of Exhortation
One: Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion,
kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience.
All: Above all we will put on love which binds everything together in perfect
harmony.
One: Forbear one another and, if one has a complaint against another,
forgive each other.
All: Above all we will put on love which binds everything together in perfect
harmony.

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One: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; sing psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs with thankfulness to God.
All: Above all we will put on love which binds everything together in perfect
harmony.
One: And whatever you do, in word or deed, do in Christ’s name, giving
thanks to God.
All: Above all we will put on love which binds everything together in perfect
harmony.
Carol
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come, and behold Him, Born the King of angels!
Refrain
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing!
refrain
Sign, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, All Glory in the highest!
refrain
PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Prayer of Illumination
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Reading from the Gospel
Luke 2:41-52
There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night
watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s
glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid.
I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody,
worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is
Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a
blanket and lying in a manger.” At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic
choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all
men and women on earth who please him. As the angel choir withdrew into
heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast
as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left,
running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing
was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this
child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
Peterson, E. H. (2005). The Message: the Bible in contemporary language (Lk 2:8–18). Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Hymn Story Rev. John Scott

“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”

Carol
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold:
"Peace on the earth, good will to all, From heaven's all gracious King":
The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heavenly music floats O'er all the weary world:
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 Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing.
And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow,
Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing.
For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet bards foretold,
When with the ever circling years Comes round the age of gold;
When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing.
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Affirmation of Faith Stephen M. Fearing
We believe that God has come to us as a little child, making our weakness his
strength, securing our salvation by becoming one of us, blessing us with a
steadfast savior, filling our hearts with joy to be shared with one another. We
believe that God has birthed righteousness and justice into the world, giving us a
law that will be written upon our hearts, making the cause of the oppressed the
highest priority, declaring an everlasting reign of peace, defeating the power of
pain and suffering. We believe that God calls us to participate in this reality of
love, inviting us to proclaim Christ’s resurrection at the Table, transforming us as
disciples to go out into the world, sending us forth to announce his kingdom of
peace and comfort, challenging us to see everyone as nothing less than beloved
children. This we believe. This we preach. This we seek to embody in word and
deed. AMEN.

Invitation to Giving
Prayer of Dedication
Prayers of the People

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The Lord’s Prayer
GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD

Carol
What Child is This
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Refrain
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
the Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear; for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
refrain
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh;
Come, one and all, to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
refrain
Sending Forth
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Covid Church Reopening Plan – Phase 3
· Face Coverings are optional
· Check in is required for attending in-person worship
· If not fully vaccinated, we encourage you to get vaccinated
· We are continuing to provide virtual worship connections

Sunday December 26th Worship Service

The worship service for December 26th will be virtual and only available
on Facebook Live.

Wednesday Boxed Dinners

No Wednesday night dinners on December 29th.

Wednesday night meals will be returning on January 5th for takeout dinners and in-person at 5:15PM.
If you are currently on the takeout list and want to continue to receive boxed dinners or to reserve for
in-person meals, please call June Sanchez @ 727-409-4199 or the church office.

Church Office Closed

The church office will be closed from December 26th to January 1st and will
reopen on January 2nd.

Worship Bulletin Mailings to End January 2nd for In-Person Worshippers

We will discontinue routinely mailing bulletins to those worshipping in person with the January 2.
2022 worship service. If you would like to continue to receive a bulletin by mail, please contact the
church office and let us know. Links to the weekly worship bulletin are also available at
www.largocpc.org.

Open Bible Study in January

Pastor John will be leading an open bible study through Acts of the Apostles beginning Wednesday,
January 5th at 4:15PM in the Don Airey Hall.
Publix Gift Cards
CPC is selling Publix gift cards which will earns the church 3% back on
the value of each card. Please help support the church the next time you
shop for groceries. Gift cards are sold in increments of $20, $50, & $100.
The gift cards are available before and after the service in Narthex E or in
the church office during the week.

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Blessings Box
The demand on our outdoor food pantry confirms this need. Please
help us keep the pantry full as our community continues to struggle
with hunger. Presently we have a great need for spaghetti sauce with
meat, Chunky Campbell soup with meat, canned meats (Chef
Boyardee Spaghetti and Meatballs, corned beef, chicken, corned beef
hash, tuna, Vienna sausages), Nature Valley bars, and peanut butter
crackers. Please avoid glass containers. Food items can be dropped
off on Sunday mornings prior to service and placed in the wheeled
grocery cart, at the church office any morning, Monday, Tuesday, or
Thursday, or Tuesday between 4 PM and 6 PM. Contributions to
support the Blessing Box can be donated to our “Neighborhood Food
Ministry Fund.” Thank you for your continued support as we bring hope
to our neighborhood.
Ways to support your church in tithes and offerings from home
1. Online at www.largocpc.org
2. Through GIVEplus App on Apple or Android devices
3. Mail a gift directly to the church or drop in office mail slot
4. Use the bill pay option through your bank

The Pastor and staff of Christ Presbyterian Church, Largo will never email or text you asking for
money, gift cards or any financial help in an emergency. Such "urgent" requests are scams and
should be deleted. The only appeals the church makes are for the regular offerings of the church,
given through our regular donation methods.

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Phone: 727-584-8695 • Fax: 727-585-1079 • 3115 Dryer Ave, Largo FL 33770
www.LargoCPC.org • email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM or by an appointment.
Face covering and social distancing is required for in-person assistance.

Pastor & Teaching Elder Rev. John A. Scott, Jr. email: Pastor.largocpc@gmail.com
Secretary Sarah Reeves email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Director of Music Steven Radeck email: StevenRadeck@gmail.com
Custodian June Sanchez email: JuBug616@aol.com
All songs used by permission CCLI #863215 and streaming CPSL 139714, Expiration date 7/31/2022
The use of video and audio recording equipment is in use during worship.
By participating in this service, you consent to being recorded for this purpose.
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