December 28th, 2025
First Sunday of Christmas
“Something New for Christmas” - Colossians 3:12-17
Tyler Daniels, Lead Pastor & Elder
This Week @ Sojourn:
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Welcome Song: Be Still My Soul
Be still, my soul! the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul! your best, your heav’nly friend
Thru' thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul! your God does undertake
To guide the future as he has the past;
Your hope, your confidence, let nothing shake;
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul! the waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he lived below.
Be still, my soul! when dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shall you better know his love, his heart,
Who comes to soothe your sorrow and your fears.
Be still, my soul! your Jesus can repay
From his own fullness all he takes away.
Be still, my soul! the hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still my soul! when change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
Welcome to Sojourn
Riley St. Pierre, Host
Call to Worship
Matthew Grim, Elder
“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah:
Because out of you will come a ruler
who will shepherd my people Israel.” ”
Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies
With th'angelic hosts proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
Christ by highest heav'n adored, Christ the everlasting Lord
Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail th'incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel
Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace, Hail the Sun of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings, Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth
Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King
Adore
You stepped down from heaven, humbly you came
God of all creation, here with us
In a starlit manger, Emmanuel
Light of the world, here to save
Adore, come let us adore
O come let us adore him
The Lord, worship Christ, the Lord
Let all that is within us …. adore.
Wise men bring their treasures, shepherds bow low
Angel voices sing of peace on earth
What have I to offer, to heaven's King
I will bring my life, my love, my all
Angels sing, praises ring to the newborn King
Peace on earth, here with us, joy awakening
At your feet we fall
Pastoral Point
Family Sunday: Pick up an extra activity for kids at the Welcome Table.
Angels From the Realms of Glory (Emmanuel)
Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth
You who sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth
Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King
Shepherds in the field abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night
God with man is now residing, yonder shines the infant light
Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
You are the God who saves us, worthy of all our praises
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Come have Your way among us, we welcome You here, Lord Jesus
Come have Your way among us, we welcome You here, Lord Jesus
Come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King
God is with us, even now His love is here
Come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King
God is with us, even now His love is here, His love is here
Emmanuel, Emmanuel (x2)
Message
Scripture
“12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, 13 bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. 14 Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Discussion Questions:
In what ways was Anna living expectantly? How might that have been hard for her? How is it hard for us, as we also await the coming of the Lord?
Consider Anna’s worship life: fasting, praying, and serving? Which of these are you doing? Which of these are you lacking? What can you commit to, in this next season of life, that will increase devotion?
How do gratitude and evangelism go together? How can you share the truth of Christ through a testimony of thanksgiving? Who, in your life, might be most ready to hear your story—and how can you start the conversation?
Communion
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Go Tell It on the Mountain
Go tell it on the mountain over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watching over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens there shone a Holy Light
The shepherds feared and trembled when lo above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior's birth
Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born
And brought us God's salvation that bless-ed Christmas morn