Patagonia Community UMC Worship Celebration fo8 December 29 , 2025

Patagonia Community United Methodist Church Worship Celebration Bulletin December 28, 2025 First Sunday After Christmas Lectionary Year A Prelude: Jackie Heyen Bringing the Light of Christ: Pastor Katrina and Liturgist, Jim McMahon. (Please sit quietly as the Light of Christ is carried to the altar and the candles are lit.) Greeting/Welcome/Announcements: Pastor Katrina Celebrate Birthdays & Anniversaries: Jim McMahon – “Happy Celebration” Song (All) Congregational Prayers/Praises: Kay Pitt – Congregational Prayers are held privately Centering Words: Pastor Katrina *Call to Worship: Jim McMahon Jim: The light of Christmas still shines, even as the world remains uncertain. God has not turned away from our fear, our movement, or our pain. People: We come to worship the God who is with us in every season of life. Jim: In Christ, God entered our human story—not from a distance, but in vulnerability, in flesh, and in real struggle. People: We give thanks for a Savior who understands our humanity. Jim: Jesus knows what it is to flee, to suffer, and to trust God in the unknown. He walks with us through what is hard and holds us fast in love. People: We place our hope in Christ, who walks beside us and leads us forward. Jim: Come, let us worship the One who shared our life and brings us hope, healing, and peace. People: Let us worship God together. *Opening Prayer: Jim McMahon *Hymn of Praise: UMH #220, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” Children’s Time: Pastor Katrina – Children’s prayers are held privately First Scripture Reading: Jim McMahon – Matthew 2:13-23 (NIV) Special Music: “Mary Did You Know? – Judith Saber Second Scripture Reading: Pastor Katrina – Hebrews 2:10-18 (NIV) Message: Pastor Katrina – “God With Us, Still” Hymn of Faith: UMH #252, “Go Tell it on the Mountain” Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer: Pastor Katrina & All Passing the Peace: All Offering Invitation: Pastor Katrina Receiving Tithes & Offerings. Offertory: Jackie Heyen *Doxology: UMH #95 *Reflection on the Offering: Jim McMahon *Hymn of Commitment: UMH #184, “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” *Benediction: Pastor Katrina. Family of Christ, go now into the world in the blessing and power of the Triune God to resist the misuse of power in our world, to point to the signs of good news all around us, and to work for the empowerment and flourishing of all people, especially the vulnerable among us. Amen. Returning the Light of Christ: Pastor Katrina and Jim McMahon. (Please remain in place quietly as the Light of Christ is carried to the narthex.) Postlude: Jackie Heyen Liturgical Readings for Sunday, December 28 (First Sunday after Christmas): Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 Prayer Focus for December: Chaplains and Counselors in the South District; TMM Family Services, Tucson: People served and Staff