Bulletin - December 24th, 2011 - Christmas Eve

December 24, 2011  /  6 p.m.

A Service of Carols & Readings

*Those who are able, please stand.

All carols are found in the red “Hymns of Faith” hymnbook.

Welcome

The Lighting of the Christ Candle reader name
*Carol:  "Joy to the World"  (117)
*Carol:  "What Child Is This"  (126)

Opening Prayer

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7, 11:1-4 reader name
*Carol:  "Good Christian Men, Rejoice "  (119)
Matthew 2:1-12 reader name

The Offering

John 1:1-14 reader name
*Carol:  "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing"  (125)
 Children’s Message
Christmas Message
*Carol:  "Silent Night"  (Lyrics are printed below.)

As the lights are dimmed, please turn on your tea light, gather
around the sanctuary in a circle, and join in our closing carol.
 

"Silent 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,
Heav’nly 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.

Thank You for worshipping with us this evening.
Please join us again Sunday at 10 a.m.