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Praise Service “Christmas Eve Service” December 24, 2008. Order of Service. Distribution of Candles Silent Night Benediction. Opening Song Go Tell It On The Mountain Welcome / Announcements Call to Worship Christmas Songs of Praise Mary’s Boy Child Christmas Canon
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Order of Service • Distribution of Candles • Silent Night • Benediction • Opening Song • Go Tell It On The Mountain • Welcome / Announcements • Call to Worship • Christmas Songs of Praise • Mary’s Boy Child • Christmas Canon • Lighting of the Advent Candle • Scripture • Isaiah 9: 6-7 • Christmas Songs of Worship • We Three Kings • Do You Hear What I Hear • Gospel Reading • Luke 2: 1-20 • The Message – “Only God Can Make A Christmas • Offering • We Wish You A Merry Christmas • Prayer for Christmas • Lord’s Prayer • Closing Song • Happy Christmas
Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,
Behold, throughout the heavens, there shone a holy light.
Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled when, lo! Above the earth
Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born
Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.
Call To Worship Leader: “From ages past no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who wait for him.” People: “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together.” Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. People: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Call To Worship Leader: “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” People: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them a light has shined.”
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day. And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
Long time ago in Bethlehem, So the Holy Bible said, Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day.
While shepherds watch their flocks by night, They see a bright new shining star,
They hear a choir sing a song, The music seemed to come from afar.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
Oh a moment still worth was a glow, All the bells rang out there were tears of joy and laughter,
People shouted “Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace.”
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, Came to Bethlehem that night,
They found no place to bear her child, Not a single room was in sight.
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn, And in a manger cold and dark, Mary’s little boy was born.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, A king was born today, And man will live for evermore, Because of Christmas Day.
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ, Was born on Christmas Day.
Oh a moment still worth was a glow, All the bells rang out there were tears of joy and laughter,
People shouted “Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace.”
ScriptureIsaiah 9: 6-7Scripture Taken from the Holy BibleToday’s New International Version
Isaiah 9: 6-7The Birth of Jesus6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and peacethere will be no end. He will reign on David’s throneand over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
Luke 2: 1-7The Birth of Jesus5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 1: 26-38The Birth of Jesus Foretold29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”34“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
Luke 1: 26-38The Birth of Jesus Foretold35The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called b the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37For no word fromGod will ever fail.”38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightnessof his glory; through your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prayer for Christmas
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen
Silent night holy nightAll is calm all is brightRound yon virgin mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace
Silent night holy nightShepherds quake at the sightGlories stream from heaven afarHeav'nly hosts sing alleluiaChrist the Saviour is bornChrist the Saviour is born