January 2, 2005

Pre-service Music
Opening Words
Leader: Day has dawned! The light of Christ has come into the world.
People: We see God's radiance in creation and in our lives. We
rejoice in God's boundless riches given to all. We worship and adore our Savior, Christ the Lord.
All: Come! Walk in the light of day!
Hymn HWB 218 (verses 1-2)
Call to Awaken (adapted from Isaiah 60 and Eph. 3)
Leader: Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of
the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Hymn HWB 218 (verses 3-4)
Leader: Lift up your eyes and look around; the peoples
gather way, and your daughters shall be carried on their
nurses' arms. Then you will see and be radiant; your heart
will thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea will
be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to
you. And we will all proclaim the praise of the Lord.
Hymn HWB 169
Leader: In earlier days, God's mysteries were not known
to humankind, as they have now been revealed. Yes, you,
Gentiles, have become fellow heirs, members of the same
body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the
gospel. You are heirs to the boundless riches of Christ.

And so we speak and sing to make everyone see the plan
and the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all
things; that through the church the wisdom of God in tis
richness might now be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly places. And this we do in
accordance with the eternal prupose that God has carried
out in Christ Jesus our Lord, through whom we can come to
God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.
Arise, shine, for your light has come!
Hymn HWB 216

Scripture Reading Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Children's Story
Hymn HWB 529

Proclaiming God's Word

Scripture Reading Is 60:1-6; John 1:1-9; Mt 2:1-12
Sermon "Walk while you have the Light" Anne Dickey
Hymn of Response HWB 582

Responding to God's call

Joys and Concerns
Offering
Announcements
Hymn HWB 430
Benediction
The new day has dawned! Christ has come. God's radiance is at hand. Arise and shine as people of the Light of Day!

Today

Worship Leader: Jim Parks
Music: Jeff Myers, Kim Flash
Sermon: Anne Dickey
Nursery: Youth
Children's Church: Youth

Announcements

Mark your calendar for a Stewardship Day at church on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Anne Dickey and Alan Hostetler will offer material from the Good $ense Budget Course which is part of MMA's Stewardship University to develop a spending plan for the coming year, introduce three different record keeping systems and share more stewardship information with those interested. More information will follow or contact Anne if you are interested.

Why attend Charlotte 2005? To worship God with 8,000-10,000 other Mennonites and experience a deeper commitment to Jesus Christ and his church. People of all ages are invited. Mark your calendar now for July 4-9, 2005

CMC 20s and 30s will meet for nachos, salsa, and bean soup, Saturday, January 29th, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Alan Hostelter. Please bring a dish to share. Questions, contact Anne Dickey or Becky Scott

Prayers and Praises

Mennonite Mission Network: Mennonite Mission Network: Join Mission Network workers Cindy and Tim Buhler in praising God for the new Macau Mennonite Church and the Family Life Center facility that was dedicated on December 5. Pray that God would be honored through evangelism and service in this new place.

Pray for the local services for people in need: Love Inc., Shelter for Help in Emergency, Food Bank, Salvation Army, and the initiative for the homeless in Charlottesville.

Pray for those within our CMC family:
~ Matt Nissley and his YES team in Peru.
~ Steve Alderfer's father as he is battling cancer.
~ Jeff Myers' father as he is battling cancer.
~ Those traveling during this holiday season.

Gathering in Christ's name

Proclaiming God's Word

Responding to God's call

Today

Announcements

Prayers and Praises