THE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS
Rev. Carole Yorke: Service Leader
David Traupman: Worship Associate
Lynn Tomlinson & Bob Tomlinson: Ushers
Logan Bell & Faith Walters: Sharers of the Flame
Welcome
Lighting the Chalice Flame: (in unison)
As we kindle this flame, a symbol of the warmth of this community, We kindle too a vision of hope, of gifts longed for, of gifts offered and of gifts received. May this season, this night, remind us that it is always the season of miracles.
*Affirmation: (in unison) Love is the spirit of this Congregation and service is its law. This is our great covenant to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love and to help one another.
Call to Worship: Why Are We Celebrating Christmas?
*Opening Hymn: #253 O Come, All Ye Faithful
Responsive Reading: #616 For So the Children Come
Reading: Luke 2:1-5
Hymn: #246 O Little Town of Bethlehem
Reading: Luke 2:6-9
Hymn: #231 Angels We Have Heard on High
Reading: Luke 2:10-14
Hymn: #237 The First Nowell
Reading: Luke 2:15-20
Hymn: #245 Joy to the World!
Message: The Meaning of Christmas
Hymn: #244 It Came upon the Midnight Clear
*Candle Lighting
*Closing Hymn: #251 Silent Night, Holy Night
*Benediction
Postlude: Feliz Navidad (J. Feliciano)
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
Prospero año y felicidad
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Post-Service Reception
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