Songs of Christmas – Youth Christmas Program

December 18th, 2022 – The 4th Sunday in Advent

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Jazz Carols”, Michael Hassell Announcements

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle

Gathering Hymn: “The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:18-25

Meditation on the Gospel

Children’s Christmas Program: Part 1 – Italy, Selection from “Magnificat”, Giovanni Battista, Pergolesi Part 2 – Germany, Congregation Hymn: “From Heaven Above” Part 3 – France, “The First Noel” by the Bells of Hope Part 4 – United States, Congregation Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Part 5 – Malawi, “That Boy-Child of Mary” by the women of the Hope Choir Part 6 – Austria “Congregation Hymn: “Silent Night” Part 7 – England, Congregation Hymn: “Joy to the World”

The Apostles Creed

The Prayers of the Church

Offering and Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “All Earth is Hopeful”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Go Tell It on the Mountain”, John Carter