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You can stream the service live HERE on Facebook or HERE on our website.

A special welcome to today's accompanist, Curtis Howell, and today's violinist Eilidh Nichol

Order of Service 

Call to Worship & Lighting of the Advent Candle

Love is a gift of God. 
Love burns in our hearts. 
Love is warmth in a world that is often bitter and cold. 
In Jesus Christ, we receive God’s gift of love. 

The candle of love is lit.

Hymn: "When God is a Child" [verse 4] (Wren) 

Let us pray:
Source of light, shine in our lives and in your world with your everlasting love.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

Hymn: "Prepare The Way O Zion" (Nelson | Franzen | Reagan)

Opening Prayers & Children's Story

Chorus: "Jesus Messiah" (Tomlin | Carson | Cash | Reeves)  &"Soon And Very Soon" (Crouch)

Scripture Lessons:  John 1:1-18

Sermon: "Jesus shows us God's love"

Offering & Doxology

Prayers of the People (can be shared in comments of live feed)

Communion Hymn: "Lo How A Rose E'er Blooming" (MacDowell | Spaeth | Reimer | Baker)

Apostles' Creed

The Lord's Supper

Hymn: "Hark The Glad Sound" (Doddridge)

Announcements

Thanks: Thanks to the Presbyterian Women who decorated the Sanctuary, and to Vicci Ryan for the unfolding Communion Table display.
BC Covid Update:
 Please wear you mask during the service (including children ages 5+).
Bible Studies & Sunday School: Pastor Steve's Bible studies and the Women's Bible study will resume the first week in January. Sunday school will resume on January 9.
Blue Christmas Service: There are people who find Christmas a sad, complicated, and difficult time. Blue Christmas provides an avenue of hope and healing for those who find Advent and Christmas difficult. It gives people with an opportunity for remembering, letting go, and sharing hope. The service is this Tuesday December 21 at 7:00 pm.
Christmas Eve Service: Join us as we sing carols and assemble the nativity scene this Friday December 24 at 7:00 pm.
Christmas Day Dinner: A turkey dinner is being cooked by Neil and Hallie MacDonald and a team of volunteers, and will be available for pick-up or delivery on Christmas Day (this coming Saturday) around 4:00 pm. This meal will be provided free-of-charge to all who are interested. Invite any friends/neighbor but inquire about food restrictions and share your numbers with Hallie today or tomorrow. To share Christmas goodies, deliver to the church fridge or freezer by Thursday or call Hallie for pickup 250-374-6188.
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Jawea Monono--December 19, Mac & Berna--December 21, Walter Philips-- December 22, Alexis Schill--December 22, 

Thought for the Day

Benediction  

Amen