The Dakotas Conference Cabinet presents this gift of worship to you, "A Very Dakotas Christmas." Welcome to worship as we celebrate the birth of the Christ child with clergy, families, and scenes from United Methodists across the Dakotas Conference. We invite you enjoy worship at home from the homes of others!  This service is brought to you by The Dakotas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Thank you for joining us.

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Here is the order of worship:

Prelude with piano music by Rev. Theresa Person

Welcome to worship—Rev. Bob Ruedebusch
Lighting of the Advent candles—families from throughout the Dakotas
Lighting of the Christ candle—Bishop Bruce and Char Ough
Prayer of invitation—Rev. Joel Winckler
Song—Hark the Herald Angels Sing by Rev. Brandon Dunham
Children’s story The Something Wonderful by Karen Hill, illustrated by Susan Reagan read by the Rev. Paul and Brenda Lint and family
Responsive Reading  from page 29 of The Book of Uncommon Prayer lead by families throughout the Dakotas
Song – Light of the Stable by DWU student ministries
Scripture (The Christmas story)—Luke 1: 26-38 , Matthew 1:18-24, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:1-5, 14 read by clergy throughout the Dakotas
Message—“A Place at the Manger” by Rev. Kris Mutzenberger
Prayer—Rev.  Rebecca Trefz
Song—Angels from the Realms of Glory by Revs. Jenny Hallenbeck and Karl  Kroger with organ
Blessing— Bishop Laurie Haller
Postlude with organ music by Rev. Mark Gronseth organ 

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Frequently asked questions:

Can I use parts of the service?

You are welcome to use all of the service or just parts.  Video files will be available for the entire service. There will be separate video files available for: each music selection separately, lighting of the advent and Christ candles, the children's story, the responsive reading, the message, and the prayer with the blessing. 

What other resources will be available? 

Coming soon, hopefully by December 11, 2020,  there will be social media graphics for you to promote the service, some screen or presentation photos for your display during upcoming worship services, and a printable handout or worship bulletin.

Are there any copyright details I need to know about?
All of the credits to the music and video will fall under the Dakotas Conference licensures and will be visible on the video.