This is the second last day of the twelve days of Christmas.
An appropriate choice of song is As With Gladness Men Of Old, with its theme of the visitors from afar who came to honour the birth of the one born to be king.
Somewhat curiously to me, As With Gladness hasn’t had as many contemporary versions recorded as many other Christmas songs.
So, this version by the King’s College Choir is a classic presentation.
Q & A 1
Q. What is the chief end of man?
A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God,1 and to enjoy him forever.2
*1 Psalm 86:9; Isaiah 60:21; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 10:31; Revelation 4:11.
*2 Psalm 16:5-11; Psalm 144:15; Isaiah 12:2; Luke 2:10; Philippians 4:4; Revelation 21:3-4.
I know that Christmas songs 2019 has stretched into 2020, but there’s only a few more days to go.
There doesn’t seem to be specific observance on January 4, but here’s Creator Of The Stars At Night, as sung by Marian Grace.
As a song it shows how well the themes of Advent and Christmas weave together.
Song: Your Love So High
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: Cornerstone
Prayer Of Confession
Song: O God Our Help In Ages Past
Affirming our Faith
Song: Unto God Be Praise And Honour
Bible Reading: Luke 22: 39-71 – Jesus prays at Gethsemane, is betrayed by Judas, arrested, denied by Peter, and condemned by the Sanhedrin.
Bible Memorisation:
Song: Now Thank We All Our God
Bible Reading: John 4: 1-30
Sermon: Living Water
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: 10,000 Reasons
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