Welcome to Our Church!
Learning to live our lives, God’s Way!
Tuesday December 24th, 2024
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi
*Congregation standing as they are able
Liturgist Greeting and Announcements
We welcome you to our special Christmas Eve Celebration! We hope that you will join us in the future for our weekly Sunday morning services at 10:15 a.m.
Christmas Poinsettias – May be brought home after the 11:00 p m Christmas Eve service.
Thank you to all who purchased poinsettias.
Sunday School Collection – Collecting for making of Blessing Bags – Anything ready to eat (ie; snack bars), any powder drink packets. Needed for Jan 6th assembly day.
Future Dates for Your Calendar
Christmas Eve Service 11 p.m. – Carols and Brass Christmas Eve Service
Special Treats for all youth at either service!!
Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
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Bible Study – Wednesdays January 8th, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Invocational Prayer
Call to Worship (together in unison)
“Do not be afraid,” said the angel, “for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will come to all the people; for to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.”
Opening Hymn
Hymn #234 “O Come all ye Faithful”
Verse 1
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of angels
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Verse 2
True God of True God
Light from light Eternal
Lo He shuns not the virgin’s womb
Son of the Father
begotten not created
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Verse 3
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
O Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God all
Glory in the highest
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Verse 4
See how the shepherds
summoned to his cradle
leaving their flocks
draw nigh to gaze
we too will thither
bend our joyful footsteps
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Verse 6
Yea Lord we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus to Thee be all glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
CCLI Song # 4758525
Unison Prayer (together in unison)
As we come to worship the Christ whose birthday we commemorate, we repeat the breathless words of Mary, the mother: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” This is, indeed, a time of wonder, a time of miracle, a time of praise, a time of holy quietness.
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 9:2-7
2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.
3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil.
4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.
5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Prayer of Confession (together in unison)
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we confess that we truly need a Savior. We are a sinful people, and our pardon depends on your coming. We are an anxious people, and our peace depends on your coming. We are a wayward people, and our sense of direction depends on your coming. Yes, we truly need a Savior.
*Hymn
Hymn #230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Verse 1
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
Verse 2
For Christ is born of Mary
And gathered all above
While mortals sleep
The angels keep their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And peace to men on earth
Verse 3
How silently how silently
The wondrous gift is given
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven
No ear may hear His coming
But in this world of sin
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in
Verse 4
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born in us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
CCLI Song # 27879
Tithes And Offering
Offering Prayer
*Doxology
Hymn #95
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
CCLI Song # 7134391
Choir Anthem
The Gospel Lesson- Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version)
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Hymn
Hymn #240 “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
Verse 1
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic hosts proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Verse 2
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of the Virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell
Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
Verse 3
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that we no more may die
Born to raise us from the earth
Born to give us second birth
Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King
CCLI Song # 27738
Christmas Story – “A New Way to see Christmas”
Hymn
Hymn #246 “Joy to the World”
Verse 1
Joy to the world the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
Verse 2
Joy to the world 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
Verse 3
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
Verse 4
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
CCLI Song # 24016
Anthem
Candlelight Closing
*Hymn
Hymn #239 “Silent Night”
Verse 1
Silent night holy night
All is calm all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Verse 2
Silent night holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Verse 3
Silent night holy night
Son of God love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Jesus Lord at Thy birth
Verse 4
Silent night holy night
Wondrous star lend thy light
With the angels let us sing
Alleluia to our King
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
CCLI Song # 27862
*Benediction
Postlude
May God bless and be with you!
Love from our family to yours! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Rev. David W Mantz, Pastor
Please Remember in Prayer
Prayers For Healing and Mercies
- Warren Smith and family for the loss of his brother.
- Patrica went on a job interview; she got the job
- Sam suffering with neck pain.
- Bill’s friend and family for the passing of Sally Curts.
- Lee Ka’s wife Joan diagnosed with cancer.
- Caroline is dealing with some health issues, is on medication, and is waiting to take some tests.
- Natalie’s daughter Pamela recovery from surgery and after an allergic reaction to medication.
- Bro Chuck dealing with several health issues
- Margie Paul’s healing she fell down a flight of stairs and broke several bones.
- Aiden McCullouch is 17 years old. His parents are waiting to hear from their doctor if he’s going to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and if he has other issues.
- Inkoo’s family for the passing of his wife..
- Frank Edmonds and family for the loss of his brother.
- Izzy Mantz is moving to Texas for a safe transition.
- Ok Sun and her family. Brother is out of coma but is in ICU in Korea needs continual prayers.
- Wayne passed his test and has his permit to train to become a truck driver.
- Caroline’s Mom and Dad that they will get the proper care they both need.
- Sis Natalie’s sister-in-law 94 battling cancer and Lowa has heart condition.
- Sis Dorothy’s nephew George dealing with brain issues pray they can find out what’s wrong.
- Sis Ethel’s sister-in-law Pauline she has resumed chemotherapy.
- We pray for all those who are standing in the need of prayer.
- Dorothy’s husband, Mark, has Digestion issues.
- Katherine has pancreatic cancer, she is cancer free continual prayers.
- Jeff and Barbara Hunt
- Jennifer needs a hysterectomy due to health issues, needs healing from cancer.
- Pastor’s sister Chris found work but Dennis is still job hunting.
- For our leaders and upcoming election 2024.
- Mary Hope-Ross sister Laurie, was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, and she’s gone through with her treatments and she is now cancer free (Victory)
- The unsaved that they will come to know Christ.
- Permanent Revival all over the world.
- Our Home Bound: Dale Sweet, Lois Jordon, Linda Dozier, Cliff Young, Janet, and Steve Cronin
- Steve’s wife, Janet is in Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. She has Alzheimer’s disease.
- Continual prayer for Dawn Mudry’s breathing issues
- Chuck’s niece with lymphoma
- Sadia – tumor
- Marilyn – fall & dementia
- Richie for anxiety
- Jenny brain surgery
- Dorothy’s Niece Gabby with digestive issues
- Julianna has health issues. She’s now in need of a Trac tube.
- Jessie – Stroke
- Gary’s brother Richard has slipped disk and Crohn’s; he got shot in the back and is still in recovery.
- Continue prayer for Sissy’s platelet Levels to stay stable.
- Gary T anxiety.
- Ok Sun son and court, needs surgery and help financially..
- Warren Smith for acute Leukemia
- Jeff Crocker and family – he is fighting cancer
- Jan Mizeski – prostate cancer
Our Church
- Church leaders, our Youth, Sunday School, Bible Study
- Our Valley Parish for all our Pastor’s and all our Churches
Our World
- Turkey & Syria earthquake and loss of Life over 35,000 +
- World peace; direction of our nation; immigration crisis: USA leaders
- Mayor Hess and Council; the economy
- Bishop Bickerton, DS Dr. Alpher Sylvester
- Missionaries
- Parents and children; teachers and students
- Veterans, firemen, policemen and others who serve.
- Addiction struggles; mental health issues
- Other community churches and members
- Covid 19 Virus, Cold & Flu Season,
- Flooding in the Mid-West and Pakistan
- The unsaved; missionaries
- Ukraine/Russia solution – safety of innocent people
- Methodist Church – unity in the midst of division
- Haitian people Afghan people, India people, Taiwan people
- Footsteps (TresDias)
Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Contact Information
Pastor: Rev David W Mantz
Email: dwmantz@gmail.com
Urgent – 845-546-4837 Personal Cell Phone
Pastor’s Office Hours: by appointment
Naugatuck UMC
208 Meadow Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Church Office:203-729-4236
Church Email:numcc@gmail.com