24 December 2017--Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

December 24

Christmas Candlelight Service

Order of Worship



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

Prayer

Hymn: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

The Christmas Message

First Reading - Isaiah 9:2-7

Choir Selection – “While By My Sheep”

Second Reading – Titus 2:11-14

Hymn: “Joy to the World”

Offering

Hymn: “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

Offering Prayer

Statement of Faith

Third Reading – Luke 2:1-7

Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Fourth Reading – Luke 2:8-16

Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs 1, 3 & 4

Fifth Reading – Luke 2:17-20

Sharing the Light

Hymn: “Silent Night, Holy Night”

Benediction


Sermon was based on Luke 2.

Sermon for 20 December 2015

The readings for this morning were:

Old Testament: Micah 5:2–5a
Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 10:5–10
Gospel: Luke 1:39–56

Sermon was based on the Gospel lesson.