(re-printed for those who might have missed the service Dec. 24. To watch on YouTube, click here)
CENTERING PRAYER Living God, on this holy night we gather—to stand with shepherds, amazed at your glory; to sing with angels, rejoicing in your work; to wait with Joseph, trusting in your promise; to sit with Mary, cradling your love. May the good news of this night inspire us to tell the world of our great joy: for to us is born a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord. Glory and praise to you forever! Amen.
PRELUDE Angels We Have Heard on High (Robert Lau)
CHRISTMAS WELCOME
† CAROL “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Hymnal #133
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
SPECIAL MUSIC Bless Us All (Paul Williams) Alan Naylor
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Jesus, you are God’s holy child, born of Mary. Lord have mercy. Jesus, in you all the fullness of God is pleased to dwell. Christ have mercy. Jesus, you are the Word made flesh, full of grace and truth. Lord have mercy. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† GLORIA PATRI Hymnal #581
† CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Hymnal #121
SCRIPTURE Luke 2:1-20
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE “Searching, Singing, and Sending” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
† CAROL Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hymnal #119
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
OFFERTORY/ O Little Town of Bethlehem (Dan Forrest )
CHRISTMAS JOY Chancel Choir
OFFERING O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam & John Sullivan Dwight) Alan Naylor
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #609
THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation to the Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer After Communion
CANDLE LIGHTING As the lights are dimmed, the minister will take light from the Christ candle and pass it to the ushers who will carry the light from pew to pew. Please share the light with those around you by tipping the unlit candle toward the lit candle.
† CAROL “Silent Night, Holy Night” Hymnal #122
† CHARGE, BLESSING, AND CARRYING YOUR LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
POSTLUDE Christmas (William Stickles) (Please extinguish your candles as you exit the sanctuary.)
† In body, or spirit, please rise
(Photo from 2017)
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