Ryland Epworth United Methodist Church

Thought for the Week:
Before the world began, the Word was there. The Word was there with God.  The Word was God.
He was there with God in the beginning.  All things were made through him.  Nothing was made without him.  In him there was life.  That life was light for the people of the world.
The Light shines in the darkness. But the darkness did not defeat the Light.
                                                                                John 1:1-5 (English Version for the Deaf)

    Organ Prelude:
       "Overture from the Messiah"                                                           Handel

    Postlude:
        "Prelude in C Sharp Minor"                                                                Bach
                                                    Jim Scopeletis, guest organist

Scripture Lessons:   Isaiah 64:1-4, Psalm 98, St. John 1:1-14
Sermon:       To Earth from Heaven

   Solo:
       "Sweet Little Jesus Boy"                                                          MacGimsey
                                                   Jim Scopeletis, baritone
                                              Carla Scopeletis, accompanist

Offertory Solo:
       "Patiently; from 'The Christmas Oratorio'"                           Saint-Saens
                                                        Marilyn Owen, alto