Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Founded 1811
STUART H. SPENCER, Pastor • BAILEY PRUNER, Associate Pastor
1680 AQUETONG ROAD • NEW HOPE, PENNSYLVANIA 18938-1127
Phone: 215-862-2440 • Fax: 215-862-9046 • www.tmpc.org
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY
JANUARY 3, 2016 8:30 A.M.
WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD
Please silence cell phones and other electronics in preparation for worship.
SILENT REFLECTION
“ ‘The promise of glory’ is the incredible promise that we ‘shall find approval, shall
please God . . .to be loved by God – not merely pitied, but delighted in as an
artist delights in his work.’ ”
Paul-Gordon Chandler, Songs in Waiting
PRELUDE
We Three Kings
Janice Slack
David Holden
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Bailey Pruner
All God’s people – boys and girls, women and men:
Come and worship the Lord!
Shepherds, Magi, saints, and angels:
Come and worship the Lord! Come and bend your knee!
All who need the Savior, all who long for comfort:
Come and worship! Come and worship Christ, the newborn
King!
MENDELSSOHN
*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 119
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
WE ARE RENEWED THROUGH GOD’S GRACE
CALL TO CONFESSION
Steve Sailer
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Oh God, in the beginning you spoke and creation was born, the object of
your loving care. In the fullness of time you spoke, and the Word became
flesh: Jesus, the gift of your love. We wonder at the miracle of creation;
we stand in awe before the mystery of the incarnation. Forgive us, Lord
God, for our feeble faith, our empty hope, and our lack of love for you and
others. This year let the miracle and mystery of Christmas happen for us
again. We wait upon you with ready hearts, oh God, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
(Time for our personal prayers of confession to God.)
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is
Christ the Lord. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI (HYMN NO. 581)
Glory Be to the Father
GLORIA PATRI (Greatorex)
*SHARING OUR PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Stuart Spencer
OFFERTORY
Janice Slack
J.S. Bach
In Dulci Jubilo
*DOXOLOGY (HYMN NO. 606)
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
OLD HUNDREDTH
THE WORK OF GOD’S PEOPLE
Bailey Pruner
WE HEAR GOD’S POWERFUL WORD
*CHORUS OF PRAISE NO. 434
BAYLOR
Restore in Us, O God
(The choir sings the first two verses; the congregation sings the second two.)
ANTHEM
Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
With One Voice Choir
Harold W. Friedell
(Children from age four to second grade are dismissed to Junior Church.)
SCRIPTURE LESSON
2 Chronicles 33:21-34:7 (p. 417)
SERMON
“Crawling through the Wreckage”
Stuart Spencer
WE COME TO THE TABLE OF THE LORD JESUS
*HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 504
WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN
We Come as Guests Invited
INVITATION TO THE TABLE
Bailey Pruner
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Eternal God, our heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus (the Word who
became flesh), to be born of Mary; and now we have seen a new and radiant
vision of your glory. His name – the Prince of Peace and Lord of all – is above
every name. In Him we have been brought out of darkness into your marvelous
light. For this reason we gladly praise you, joining our voices with all who magnify
you.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: Heaven and
Earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is
He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
COMMUNION OF GOD’S PEOPLE
(Eat the bread as you are served. Hold the cup until all have been served.)
PRAYER OF SURRENDER AND THANKSGIVING
Stuart Spencer
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Break Forth into Joy
Janice Slack
J.S. Bach
*Those who are able, please stand.
Disciples: All Members of the Congregation
Teaching Elder/Pastor (Sabbath: Monday) .......................................................... Stuart H. Spencer
Teaching Elder/Associate Pastor (Sabbath: Friday) ....................................................Bailey Pruner
Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth ................................................... Patty Gatto
Communications and Administration ........................................................................... Cynthia Tuleja
Church Accountant ......................................................................................................... Linda Landis
Organist/Accompanist…………………………………………………………..……………Colton Martin
Choir Director……………………………………………………………………….………Patricia Murphy
Contemporary Worship Music Leader.……………………………………………………..Grant Farmer
Seminary Interns…………………………………………………..………Kevin Vollrath and Joel Wood
Sexton ............................................................................................................................. George Salt
Business Administrator (Volunteer)…………………………………………………………..Sue Schaub