December 24 , 2024
Christmas Eve
MUSIC FOR MEDITATION & CELEBRATION ( 8:40 pm ) |
“ See Amid the Winter ’ s Snow ” |
HUMILITY / arr . Raymond Haan |
“ Silent Night ” |
Franz Gruber / arr . Wilbur Held |
“ Of the Father ’ s Love Begotten ” |
PLAINSONG / arr . Joyce Jones |
“ In the Bleak Midwinter ” |
Gustav Holst / arr . Raymond Haan |
“ Once in Royal David ’ s City ” |
English / arr . Charles Callahan |
“ What is this Lovely Fragrance ?” |
Fr . Carol / arr . John Ferguson |
“ Infant Holy , Infant Lowly ?” |
Polish / arr . Raymond Haan |
9:00 pm
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev . Chris Neikirk On this holy night , O God , fill us anew with wonder and awe . Send the Light of your Son into the darkness of our world . Fill our hearts with joy and praise . Prepare our minds to receive the mysteries of your love . And in this hour make all things bright and calm and hopeful . Amen .
CALL TO WORSHIP “ A Festive Christmas Flourish ” The Chancel Choir with Orchestra , and Congregation
THE PROPHECY The Messiah Will Come Isaiah 9:2-7 INTROIT “ Prologue ” Chamber Orchestra
FIRST LESSON |
A Kingdom of Peace is Foretold |
Isaiah 11:1-6 |
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Lighting the Candle of Hope |
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ANTHEM “ Advent Longing ”
The Chancel Choir with Orchestra
CAROL ANTHEM “ Come , Long-Expected Jesus ” The Chancel Choir with Orchestra
SECOND LESSON |
The Birth of Jesus is Announced |
Luke 1:26-38 |
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Lighting the Candle of Love |
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ANTHEM “ Carols of Joy & Hope ”
The Chancel Choir with Orchestra
THIRD LESSON |
Jesus is Born |
Luke 2:1-7 |
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Lighting the Candle of Joy |
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ANTHEM “ Joy to The World ”
The Chancel Choir with Orchestra , and Congregation
HANDBELL ANTHEM |
“ Good Christian Men Rejoice ” |
Handbell Duet with piano |
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Kevin Horton , Steve Farris , Michael Horton |
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FOURTH LESSON
The Announcement : Shepherds & Angels Adore Him Luke 2:8-20 Lighting the Candle of Peace
ANTHEM “ Turn Your Heart to Christmas ”
The Chancel Choir with Orchestra
OFFERTORY “ Veni Emmanuel ”
The Chancel Choir with Orchestra
FIFTH LESSON The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us John 1:1-14 Lighting the Christ Candle
MEDITATION Sent to Save Rev . Chris Neikirk
* SHARING THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
“ Silent Night ” The Chancel Choir with Orchestra , and Congregation
* BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE “ Silent Night ” Sharon Herndon , organ
Rev . Chris Neikirk , senior pastor Rev . Tom McGilliard , associate pastor Roger Hott , conductor ; Sharon Herndon , organist
* PLEASE STAND IN BODY OR IN SPIRIT
Canticles in Candlelight by Joseph Martin