Christmas Eve Service #2 Series

Christmas Eve

CANDLELITE LORD’S SUPPER

Prelude Organist

Call to Worship Bro. Wood

Genesis 1:1,2a; John 1:1-4, 14

Hymn "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

O, come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!

Come and behold him, born the King of angels

REFRAIN

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,

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

Sing choir of angels, sing in exultation,

O sing, all ye bright hosts of Heaven above!

Glory to God, all glory in the highest!

Invocation Deacon Chairman

THE PROMISE OF CHRIST

Scripture Reading Bro. Wood

Luke 1:26-33, 38

The Promise Revealed Soloist

"What Child Is This"

THE PRAISES OF CHRIST

(Read Responsively)

And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Hymn of Praise "Angels We Have Heard on High"

Angels we have heard on high,

sweetly singing o’er the plains,

And the mountains in reply,

Echoing their joyous strains.

REFRAIN

Glo---ria in excelsis Deo!

Glo---ria in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be,

which inspire your heav’nly song?

THE PURPOSE OF CHRIST

Scripture Reading Bro. Wood

John 8:12

THE BREAKING OF BREAD

"Break Thou The Bread Of Life" Soloist

Distributing of the Bread Deacons

THE SHARING OF THE CUP

"The Old Rugged Cross" Soloist

Distributing of the Cup Deacons

Hymn "Joy To The World"

Joy to the world! The Lord is come;

Let earth receive her King;

Let ev’ry heart prepare him room,

And heav’n and nature sing,

And heav’n and nature sing,

And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Benediction Deacon