Christmas
Eve
Order for Christmas Eve (revised, 12/12):
PRELUDE
CHIMING THE HOUR
WORDS OF WELCOME
*HYMN 133
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” ADESTE FIDELES
*BIDDING PRAYER
CHOIR CAROL
“The Snow Lay on the Ground” arr. John Leavitt
LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
CHRISTMAS EVE PRAYER
FIRST LESSON - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
The people who walk in darkness receive the promise of the Messiah.
CHOIR CAROL
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” arr. Brenda E. Austin
SECOND LESSON Micah 5:2, 4-5a
The prophet Micah foretells the glory of Bethlehem.
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION CAROL 121
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” ST. LOUIS
THIRD LESSON Luke 1:26-38
The angel Gabriel appears to Mary, announcing that she will bear the holy child.
CHOIR CAROL
"Canticle of the Turning arr. Rory Cooney
FOURTH LESSON Luke 2:1-7
Joseph and Mary journey to Bethlehem; Mary gives birth to Jesus.
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION CAROL 128
“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” W Å»lobie leży
FIFTH LESSON Luke 2:8-14
Angels appear to shepherds in the fields, announcing the birth of the Messiah.
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION CAROL 113
“Angels We Have Heard on High” GLORIA
SIXTH LESSON Luke 2:15-20
The shepherds go to Bethlehem and return, praising God.
CHOIR CAROL
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain” arr. Lloyd Larson SATB
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION COMMUNION HYMN 137
“He Came Down” HE CAME DOWN
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION
Piano Medley arranged by Carolyn Wilson
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION CAROL 122
“Silent Night, Holy Night” STILLE NACHTE
*SEVENTH LESSON John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16
The Word of God becomes flesh and lives among us, full of grace and truth.
*CHOIR + CONGREGATION CAROL 134
“Joy to the World!” ANTIOCH
*BENEDICTION & BLESSING
*POSTLUDE​
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