Jesus the Beginning

Welcome

Opening Prayer

Lighting of the advent wreath

Mathew 24:14

14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Offering

Doxology

Worship Song

Worship Song

Junior Church

Joys and concerns

Worship Song

Apostles Creed (Pg. 7Hymnal)

‌I believe in God, the Father Almighty,

creator of heaven and earth;

‌I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

He descended to the dead

on the third day he rose again

he ascended into heaven,

is seated at the right hand the Father

and will come again to judge the living and the dead.

‌I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic* church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

Amen

Let us Pray

Lord it’s me again We come to you this morning to ask you to guide us through this the first Sunday of lent to Study our first of a series through the life of Jesus and allow us to understand Jesus birth is more than a story of the birth from a virgin in a stable.

Amen

Jesus the Beginning

Jesus’ birth

5 He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. 

6 While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. 

7 She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom.

Announcement to shepherds

11 Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. 

15 When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go right now to Bethlehem and see what’s happened. Let’s confirm what the Lord has revealed to us.” 

16 They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. 

 18 Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. 

Jesus’ circumcision, naming, and temple presentation

(23 It’s written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord.”)

 24 They offered a sacrifice in keeping with what’s stated in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.[a]

Simeon’s response to Jesus

25 A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. 

26 The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he wouldn’t die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 

28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,

29 “Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word,

30     because my eyes have seen your salvation.

31 You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples.

32 It’s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel.”

33 His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. 

34 Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “This boy is assigned to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that generates opposition 

Anna’s response to Jesus

36 There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher.

38 She approached at that very moment and began to praise God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Jesus as a child in Nazareth

40 The child grew up and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.

Jesus in the temple at Passover

42 When he was 12 years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to their custom. 

43 After the festival was over, they were returning home, but the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t know it. 

44 Supposing that he was among their band of travelers, they journeyed on for a full day while looking for him among their family and friends. 

45 When they didn’t find Jesus, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him. 

46 After three days they found him in the temple. He was sitting among the teachers, listening to them and putting questions to them. 

48 When his parents saw him, they were shocked.

His mother said, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Listen! Your father and I have been worried. We’ve been looking for you!”

49 Jesus replied, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?” 

52 Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people.

Amen

Doxology

Final Worship Song

Walk to the back

Benediction