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2025.12.28 A Service of Lessons and Carols - New Hope Lutheran Church - Pastor Steven Simpson

Introduction to our service: This Sunday we gather for "A Service of Lessons and Carols", a tradition made popular by King’s College, Cambridge, in 1918 as a source of comfort and hope after World War I. Our service shares that same spirit, tracing God’s saving love through Scripture and song. From the praise of Psalm 148 to the angelic announcements in Luke 1, Joseph’s dream in Matthew 1, the birth of Christ in Luke 2, and the faithful witness of Simeon and Anna, each reading invites us deeper into the wonder of the Incarnation. Interwoven carols give voice to our joy as we celebrate the Light who comes into the world. May this service draw us into reflection, gratitude, and renewed hope as we continue our journey through the Christmas season. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pastor Steven Simpson, Presiding David Cohen, Music Director Dutch Schulze, Assisting Minister Worship Team: David Cohen , pianist Dorr Looman, guitar Jamie Papish, percussion Christine Cohen, soloist Lynn Bulock Mary Ann Fiore Mia Malchow Terry Paulson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgements: Our opening music, followed by our theme song, "Welcome to New Hope," was written and recorded by David Scott Cohen. Our closing song, "Until We Meet Again" was written and recorded by David Cohen, with vocals from Christine Cohen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ★ Donate to the work and ministry of New Hope ► https://www.newhopeagoura.org/giving/ ★ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel ►    / newhopeagoura   ★ Visit our website ►https://www.newhopeagoura.org ★ Follow us on Facebook ►   / newhopelutheran   ★ Watch more sermon messages ►https://www.newhopeagoura.org/sermons Reprinted/podcast/streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-706185. All rights reserved.