Monthly Archives: December 2020

First Sunday of Christmas, December 27, 2020

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Scottrick

First Sunday of Christmas, Revised Common Lectionary Year B THE GATHERING Gathering Music: Hymn #142: “ ’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” ~ Pastor Scott Welcome and Announcements Prelude: “What Child Is This?” ~ arr. Kenon D. Renfrow Call to … Continue reading →

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Trout Lake Community Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2020

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Scottrick

Gathering Music: Hymn #110 “Love Has Come”  Welcome A Litany for Advent using Carol #88 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”[1] VERSE ONE: O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 20, 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING Gathering Music: “Wait for the Lord” ~ Choral Taize Chant Welcome and Announcements Prelude: “Appalachian Christmas Carol” ~ John Ness Beck  Call to Worship  My soul magnifies the Lord. My spirit rejoices in God my savior For the Mighty … Continue reading →

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A Solstice Service of Light (20-30 minute Reflection)

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Scottrick

The Winter Solstice marks the midway point of darkness for the northern hemisphere. Depending on how far north you live, this marks a great celebration among some peoples for the return of the light, signifying a renewal of life and … Continue reading →

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Third Sunday of Advent: December 13, 2020

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING Gathering Music: Hymn #88 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” vs. 1, 5, 6, & 7 ~ Pastor Scott Welcome and Announcements Prelude: Call to Worship  Jesus says: I am coming soon. Amen.  Come, Lord Jesus! Heaven and earth … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2020

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Scottrick

THE GATHERING Gathering Music: Campfire Book p. 16 “Peace Like a River” ~ Pastor Scott Welcome and Announcements     Prelude: “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming” 15th cent. German Carol arr. Phillip Keveren  Call to Worship  A voice cries in the … Continue reading →

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