Christmas Eve 2021: “Who is This?”

Christmas Eve service of Carols and Candles – December 24th, 2021

Order of Worship

Prelude: “Hark the Herald Angles”, by Giuseppe Dinelli

Solo: “O Holy Night”, by Adolphe Adam

Welcome

Lighting of the Advent Candle “Christ”

Hymn: “Once in Royal David’s City”

Choir Introit: “Christmas Rejoicing”

Opening Hymn “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful”

Responsive Reading

Prayer for Christmas Eve

Hand Bell Choir: “Ding Dong Merrily on High”

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7, (God Promises a King)

Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Second Reading: Luke 1:26-35, 38 (The annunciation to Mary)

Choir Anthem: “Boy Child of Mary”

Third Reading – Luke 2:1-7 (The birth of Jesus)

Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Fourth Reading: Luke 2:8-14 (The Good News comes to the Shepherds)

Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Fifth Reading: Luke 2:15-20 (The Shepherds go to see the Savior)

Hand Bell Choir: “Carol of the Bells”

Christmas Reflection: “Who is This?”

Choir Anthem: “Pavane for a Silent Night”

Candlelight Celebration

Prayers

Hymn: “Silent Night”

Christmas Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Dismissal

Postlude: “French Baroque Noels”, by Daquin, Dandrieu