2. Call to Presence And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (ESV)

3. Call to Worship “Emmanuel” Ashley Porter

4. Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n, and heav’n, and nature sing. “Joy to the World ”

5. Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. “Joy to the World ”

6. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. “Joy to the World ”

7. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. “Joy to the World ”

8. Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

9. Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul, and voice! Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today. Man and beast before Him bow, And He is in the manger now; Christ is born today, Christ is born today! “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”

10. Good Christian men, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice! Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this. He has opened the heaven’s door, And man is blest forevermore. Christ was born for this, Christ was born for this! “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”

11. Good Christian men, rejoice, With heart and soul and voice! Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save; Calls you one and calls you all, To gain His everlasting hall. Christ was born to save, Christ was born to save! “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”

12. Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

13. 253 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

14. Children’s Sermon

15. Special Music

16. Scripture Reading Luke 2:22-38

17. WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS Pastor Groover

18. Introduction What Are You Waiting For?

19. What Was Simeon Waiting For? Comfort

20. 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

21. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29 “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

22. 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” 33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed

23. 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:25-35 (ESV)

24. What Was Anna Waiting For? Forgiveness

25. 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty- four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day.

26. 38 And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:36-38 (ESV)

27. Application Jesus Provides What We Need!

28. Action Steps 1. Become A Marveler.

29. And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. Luke 2:33 (ESV)

30. Action Steps 2.Become A Mover.

31. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, Luke 2:27 (ESV)

32. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 (ESV)

33. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 (ESV)

34. When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, Matthew 1:24 (ESV)

35. When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” Luke 2:15 (ESV)

36. Action Steps 3. Become A Messenger.

37. And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:38 (ESV)

38. Conclusion Whoever Takes The Son

39. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

40. Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time, behold Him come, Offspring of a virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

41. Hail the heav’n Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

42. Benediction

43. Go forth with the Family Of God