Peace on Earth and In Our Hearts

December 24th, 2022 – Christmas Eve Worship

 

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Overture, Messiah”, Handel, and “Christmas Pastorale”, Corelli

Welcome and Announcements

Lighting of the Advent Candles and the Christ Candle

Choir Introit: “Rocking”, a Czech Carol

Gathering Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Christmas Greeting

Prayer for Christmas Eve

Choir Anthem: “Torches, Torches”, by John Joubert

 

SERVICE OF SCRIPTURE AND CAROLS

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7

Congregation Hymn: “What Child is This”

Second Reading: Luke 1:26-35, 38

Congregation Hymn: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Third Reading: Luke 2:1-7

Congregation Hymn: “Away in a Manger”

Fourth Reading: Luke 2:8-14

Choir Anthem: “Angel’s Carol”, John Rutter

Fifth Reading: Luke 2:15-20

Bells of Hope: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

Congregation Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

Christmas Message: “Peace on Earth and in Our Hearts”, Pastor Dan Severson

Congregation Hymn: “it Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

 

WORSHIP WITH TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Offertory: “In Dulci Jubilo”, Marcel Dupre

Offertory Response: “Good Christian Friends Rejoice”

Offering Prayer

 

CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATION

“Silent Night”

The Christmas Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Angels We Have Heard on High”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Adeste Fidelis”, by Eric Thiman