Order of Worship: 1st Sunday of Christmastide
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music: “Carol of the Bells” – Jonelle Moore
Opening Carol: #240 “Hark! the Herald Angles Sing” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Melissa Wangen; trumpet – Christian Sveen
Call to Worship: Rev. Carrie, Peter, Noah, and Nathan Binnie, Community UMC, Monticello
Song: “Come and Worship” by Bebo Norman, Roots and Branches Band, Anoka
Opening Prayer: Walt Carpenter
Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9 – Barb Rahn
Centering: Rev. Cindy Gregorson, Director of Connectional Ministries
Interlude
Reflection: Rev. Susan Nienaber, Big Waters District Superintendent
Interlude
Reflection: Rev. Dan Johnson, Twin Cities District Superintendent
Song: “Grace” by Jonathan McReynolds, Park Avenue UMC Worship Band, Minneapolis
Reflection: Rev. Fred Vanderwerf, Southern Prairie District Superintendent
Interlude
Reflection: Rev. Laurie Kantonen, North Star District Superintendent
Song: “Joy to the World” Hamline Church Children’s Choir, St. Paul
Reflection: Rev. Cynthia Williams, River Valley District Superintendent
Interlude
Prayers of the People and Song: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” Christ UMC, Maplewood
Song: “Whole Heart” Roots and Branches Band, Anoka
Sending Forth: Rev. Cindy Gregorson
Postlude:  “In the Deep Midwinter” – Jonelle Moore
For those of you with young children at home, click here for a children’s activity page tied to the 1st Sunday of Christmastide.