Welcome

Opening Reading & Prayer

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;

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Reading

The Lord’s Prayer

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 temp-

tation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the king-

dom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

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 to-

night.

The Story Begins … Luke 2:1-7

Hymn #217 Away in a Manger, Verses 1 & 2

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,

But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

The Story Unfolds … Luke 2:8-14

Hymn #240 Hark the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn

King;

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinner recon-

ciled!"

Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies;

With th’angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethle-

hem!"

Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn

King!"

The Story is Shared with the Least of These … Luke 2:15-30

Hymn #245 The First Noel, Verse 1

The first Noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

The Story is shared far and wide … Matthew 2:1-11

Hymn #254 We Three Kings

We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse

afar

Field and fountain, moor and mountain following yonder

star.

Oh, star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty

bright

westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect

light.

Offering

Offering Response:

Hymn #219 What Child is This? Chorus only

This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and

angels sing

Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the Son of

Mary.

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

[We use unfermented grape juice.] We celebrate an open table:

Regardless of your background, if you’re seeking to love Jesus as best

you can, you are welcome to come. Small children may participate at the

discretion of their parents, or they may come forward for a blessing from

Pastor Cindy

As you leave Communion, you’ll find baskets available for your donations

to our Benevolent Fund. The fund helps area residents with food,

utilities, medicines, and other assistance. Many in Rochelle rely on this

congregation’s generosity, but please know you never have to give to

receive the Sacrament. Jesus has already paid that price.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them up to the Lord

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

… And so, with your people on earth and all the company

of heaven we praise your name and join their unending

hymn:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heav-

en and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the

highest. Belssed is he who comes in the name of the

Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

… and so in remembrance of these your might acts in

Jesus Christy, we offer ourselves in praise and thanks-

giving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s

offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith

Christ has died; Christ has risen; Christ will come

again.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Receiving the Light

Recitation of John 1:1-34 Recorded … Matt Hayes

Sharing the Light

*Hymn #239 “Silent Night”

Listening for the Bells

The Light Has Come

*Hymn #246 “Joy to the World”

*Parting Blessing

Postlude

Carrying in the Light of Christ: Ken and Nancy Esgar

Ushers: Bill and Leah Vanstone

Greeters: Jim and Betsy Smith and family

Communion Servers: Sally Misciasci and Denise Fry

Liturgist: Dave Holden

Cindy S. Marino, Pastor

Heather McPhearson, Accounting/Secretary

Matt Hayes, Youth/Children’s Director

Judy Connolly, Organist

Mark Ackland, Audio/Visual

EMAIL: rochelleumc@gmail.com

PASTOR CELL: 815-222-9136

PASTOR: revcindymarino@gmail.com

WEB PAGE: www.rochelleumc.com

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RochelleUMC

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Traditional Service 9:00 a.m.

Gathering Service 11:00 a.m.

Poinsettias purchased by our congregation in celebration of

the birth of Jesus given in remembrance or honor of family

and friends.

Larry and Pat Casey — In celebration of the birth of Jesus

Christ.

Sue Felker — In loving memory of Bob Felker

Betty Glosser — In loving memory of her husband, Mark

Glosser

Betty Glosser — In honor of her 19 grandchildren and great-

grandchildren

Joyce Hall — In loving memory of Bud Hall

Jo Miller — In memory of her sister, Bonnie Selders-Grace

Arch and Charles Millotte — In memory of Nancy Millote, and

parents Ralph and Ethleen Millotte & Art and Kay Welch.

Sally Misciasci — In celebration of Ken and Nancy Esgar

Caroline Moe — In memory of her loving husband, Warren.

Kathryn Pearson — In loving memory of Forrest Pearson

Peggy Phipps — In honor of Christmas

Kris Pierce — In loving memory of David Pierce

Jim and Betsy Smith — In loving memory of Bill and Bea Daub

Jim and Betsy Smith — In loving memory of Betty Smith

Bill and Leah Vanstone —In loving memory of All and Blanche

Vanstone and Doug Vanstone

Gus and Armande Vasilopoulos — In celebration of Jesus’ birth

and our family

Wengelewski Family — In loving memory of the Pacileos

Wengelewski Family — In loving memory of the Novaks

Wengelewski Family — In loving memory of Mike Padgett

Wengelewski Family — In loving memory of Jeanette

Wengelewski

Ted, Vonnie, Steph and Andy Wilkinson — In loving memory of

Greg Peters

Dan and Kathy Windland — In celebration of our family and

friends

Dana and Donna Windland — In memory of Archie Rainwater

and Delbert Windland Sr.

Dana and Donna Windland — In honor of Rosemary Rainwater

and Helen Windland

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open hearts…

open minds…

open doors...

What’s going on @ RUMC….

On Jan. 18, Vince

Carney Community

Theatre will be traveling

to Cicero to see the lat-

est play written by

former Rochelle resident

and RUMC member, Tim

Clue and Spike Manton,

"Standing in Mattoon."

You are invited to join

the group. The cost is

$35 per person for ticket

and bus fare. Reserve

your spot by calling or

emailing Dianne Jenner

815-975-1643 or

dianne@JennerRanch.com.

“After the Bell”

Registration packets are avail-

able in the office for our new

afterschool program, “After the

Bell.” It is open to any students from K-5th

grade. Hours of operation on full school days

are Monday—Thursdays 3:15—5:15 p.m.

Christmas Eve

11:00 p.m. Candlelight Service