A SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR THE CHRISTMAS EVE

December 24, 2022

PRELUDE “Voluntary on French Carols” Michal Helman

*CALL TO WORSHIP

He came as a baby in a manger.

O come, let us adore Him.

He came in a lowly stable.

O come, let us adore Him.

Shepherds brought their worship.

O come, let us adore Him.

Angels sang his praise.

O come, let us adore Him.

Magi brought their gifts.

O come, let us adore Him.

What shall we do?

O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!

*HYMN 133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE

HYMN 145 “What Child Is This”

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Luke 2:1-20

MEDITATION “The Christmas Gift” Rev. Barrett Ingram

*HYMN 121 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord’s Prayer

Communion of the People

Prayer After Communion

*HYMN 122 “Silent Night, Holy Night!”

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright

round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,

sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight;

glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light;

radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light;

with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King;

Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE “Carols of Joy and Wonder” Steven Scott

*Those who are able are invited to stand.