INVITATION AND GATHERING
Prelude “Christmas Medley ” Jan Kaupp
Welcome & Greetings
Procession of Baby Jesus: “Away in a Manger” Children
Lighting of Christmas Candle: Pastor John Bhajjan
Response: “Christ, Be Our Light” Congregation
Christ, be our light!
Shine in our hearts. Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today!
† Opening Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234 (vs.1,2,3,6)
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7 Pew Bible Pg. 1072
New Testament: Luke 2:1-20 Pew Bible Pg. 590 & 1591
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Solo: “The Friendly Beasts” Jim Schwenk
Pastoral Prayer– Followed by The Lord’s Prayer
Preparatory Hymn: “The First Noel” UMH #245 (vs.1,2,3,4)
THANKSGIVING AND REFLECTION
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory: “O Holy Night” Jan Kaupp
† Doxology: UMH #95
† Prayer of Dedication
Meditation: “Unique Birth of Jesus” Rev. John Bhajjan
Service of Candles: (see insert)
Candles Light Processional: Grace Choir
“We Pass this Flame to You”
To safely light candles, tip unlit candle toward lit candle
Candle Lighting Carol: “Silent Night”
Congregational Response: “We Lift this Flame to You”
SENDING FORTH
† Benediction
† Recessional Hymn: “Joy to the World” UMH #246 (vs.1,2,3,4)
† Postlude “Christ Be Our Light Jan Kaupp
Please extinguish your candles before leaving the sanctuary
Worshipers are also invited to remain in the sanctuary for silent prayer and
reflection.
† Indicates Worshipers are invited to stand, if able.
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