Christmas Eve 2016

Worship Order

Prelude

Welcome

Call To Worship - Titus 3:4-7 - Pg. 1284

*Hymn - “O Come All Ye Faithful” - #249

*Opening Prayer

OT Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7 - Pg. 742

Celebrating Advent - See Back Cover

*Hymn - “Love Has Come” - #256

NT Reading - Hebrews 1:1-6 - Pg. 1288

Choir - “Angels’ Carol” - John Rutter

Gospel Reading - John 1:1-14 - Pg. 1137

Offering

Offertory - “O Holy Night” - Mrs. Colleen Smith

Thanksgiving Prayer

Gospel Reading - Luke 2:1-20 - Pg. 1099

*Hymn - “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” - #277

Christmas Meditation - Pastor Wes

*Candle Lighting - “Silent Night” - On Screen

Benediction

*Sending Hymn - “Joy to the World” - #270

* If you are able, please stand

Advent Litany

The Gift of the Savior

Tonight we celebrate the one moment, the one birth, and the one life that forever changes the world!

O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Because you came to us, we have experienced the ultimate hope to combat even the darkest moments.

O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Because you came to us, we have seen the fullness of love to the highest degree.

O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Because you came to us, we have seen the face of peace in its purest form.

O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Tonight, we celebrate your birth that unleashes hope, love, peace, and joy into the world from now until the day of your return.

O come, O come, Emmanuel.