Good News of Great JOY!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Prelude: O Little Town of Bethlehem (arr. Dr. Wayne L. Wold), Prelude on “The First Noel” (arr. Paul Fey)

Welcome

Choir Introit: “How Great Our Joy”, Traditional German Carol

Christ Candle Lighting

Gathering Song: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (vs. 1-2)

Christmas Eve Litany (Isaiah 9:2-7

Hymn: “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Prayer of the Day

WE HEAR GOD’S WORD

First Reading: Luke 2:1-7

Choir Anthem: “We Have Seen His Star”, Billie Batstone

Second Reading: Luke 2:8-14

Hymn: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (vs. 3-4)

Gospel Acclamation: “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:15-20

Children’s Time

Sermon: Good News of Great JOY!

Songs of Response: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Prayers of the Church

Bells of Hope: Czech Carol Medley

Announcements

Offertory: “What Child is This”, arr. Natalia Jespersen

Holy Communion Story

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post-Communion Blessing

Candle Lighting Prayer

Hymn: Silent Night

Benediction

Sending Song: Joy to the World

Dismissal

Postlude: In Dulci Jubilo, arr. J.S. Bach