A SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

December 24, 2023

PRELUDE      “Christmas is Here”                        Dale Wood

 

*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        

                                                      Carey, JoAnn, and Johnny Cox

 

SOLO      “O Holy Night”                           

                

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 

  

SCRIPTURE LESSON: Isaiah 9:2-7

 

HYMN 145            What Child Is This 

 

SCRPITURE LESSON: Luke 2:1-20

 

MEDITATION  “Treasured Words”       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!                                                                              

*BENEDICTION 

 

*POSTLUDE  “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”  Albin Whitworth