The Gathering of the Community
The Apostolic Greeting Page 185
Hymn 138: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
The Collect
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Second Reading: Ephesians 3:1-12
Hymn 132: Of Eternal Love Begotten (v 1, 5, 6)
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Sermon: Archdeacon John Clarke
The Prayers
Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution Page 191
The Peace
Announcements
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn (Offertory) 128:The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
Prayer over the Gifts
Eucharistic Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer Page 211
The Breaking of the Bread
The Invitation
Anthem: Lamb of God
Hymns-during-Communion:
148: See Amid the Winters Snow (v. 1, 2 & 5)
122: In The Bleak Mid Winter (v. 1 & 4)
The Scattering (Mark 4:20)
146: 'Twas in the Moom of Wintertime
Prayer after Communion
The doxology Page 214
Blessing
Hymn 136: While Shepherds Watched
Scattering