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Dec 21, 2025

"The Person of Christmas"

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25

Preacher: Jeremy Menicucci

Series: Visiting Preacher

Category: Matthew

Summary:

Main Text - Matthew 1:18-25, OT Reading - Micah 5:1-15, NT Reading - Luke 1:26-38

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM

Jeremy Menicucci Exhorting

Prelude

Gathering Song – NTH 208 O Come, All Ye Faithful                     

Welcome & Announcements

Gospel Greeting – But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. – Gal. 4:4-5

Opening Prayer

Congregational Singing – NTH 201 O Little Town of Bethlehem/NTH 204 Away in a Manger

Special Music – Quartet - Thou Who Was Rich Beyond All Splendor

Reading of Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Declaration of Pardon – For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.      John 3:16-17

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.           Gal. 6:10

Collection with Prayer   [Offertory: Special Music - Faith Batten, piano solo]

Congregational Singing – NTH 203 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / NTH 214 Angels We Have Heard on High

Pastoral Prayer

Scripture Readings – OT Micah 5:1-15 / NT Luke 1:26-38

Sermon – “The Person of Christmas” Matthew 1:18-25

Prayer of Application

Closing Hymn – NTH 195 Joy to the World

Closing Prayer

 

Announcements – Week of 12/21/2025

1. There will be NO Sunday school tomorrow morning. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:45 AM, followed by a time to gather for fellowship from 10/10:15 AM till the start of the worship service.

2. To All Committees! Please submit any expenses you would like reimbursements for in this calendar year to the budget committee by tomorrow, December 21st.

3. Tomorrow morning, Jeremy Menicucci will be exhorting us again in God’s word.

4. Christmas Dinner: Please feel welcome to share in a fellowship meal following the Christmas Service tomorrow, December 21st! Please remember to bring two dishes to share. Any questions can be directed to Andie Batten.

5. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church at 9 AM. All are welcome!

6. We will be having our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service on Wednesday, December 24th at 6:30 PM, here at the church. Mark Maloney Jr. will be bringing us God’s word. We hope you will plan to attend!

7. There will be NO Sunday school next Sunday, December 28th. Drop-in Prayer will be at 9:45 AM and there will be a time to gather for fellowship (10/10:15 AM) before the service.

8. Next Sunday, Chris Byrd will be preaching!

9. There will be NO Wednesday evening activities on December 31st, New Year’s Eve.

10. The Poinsettias that are seen at Church were purchased by the following families to glorify God and in loving memory of:

       Aiello                                       Hayes => his parents,

       Anderson                                 Minich

      Barr => loved ones                   Nolan => her parents

      Batten                                       Rook => loved ones

       Bennett                                    Scott

       Ghali                                        Smith

       Guinther => their parents         Truscott => their parents

       Harbison => loved ones           Zatko

Thank you to all who purchased flowers and helped make the sanctuary look special for our Christmas Service!

11. The next meeting for the Saturday Women’s Bible Study on Ephesians will be at 10 AM at the church on January 10th. One-off participants are welcome! Please let Katie Batten know if you’re planning to attend (610-864-0705).