PRELUDE – Deborah Guillory, Organ
“Joy to the World”
WELCOME – Rev. Doug de Graffenried
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” – Hymnal, No. 234 verses 1-4
*LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE – Ron, Meredith, Anna Grace, Jack, John, Ella Kate Whitaker
Leader: Rejoice! Those who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. Rejoice! God’s light has shined upon all of creation.
People: We light the Christ Candle as a sign of good news for all people: God’s Messiah has come! Share in the joy of God’s new redemption song for our broken world.
All: Alleluia! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Amen.
HYMN
“It Came upon the Midnight Clear” – Hymnal, No. 218 verses 1,2,4
PASTORAL PRAYER – Rev. Chris Winterman
SPECIAL MUSIC – Erin Rockett, Camille Lansing – Duet
“Hope Awaits”
READING OF THE GOSPEL – Luke 2:1-20
OFFERTORY PRAYER
ANTHEM – Chancel Choir
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
READING OF THE GOSPEL – John 1:1-5, 14
SPECIAL MUSIC – Amanda Willis, Solo
“Mary, Did You Know?”
HYMN – Hymnal, No. 219
“What Child Is This?”
MESSAGE – “What’s That On Your Shoes?“
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
SPECIAL MUSIC – Franklin Ugwu, Solo
“O Holy Night”
*HYMN
“Silent Night, Holy Night” – Hymnal, No. 239
BENEDICTION
RINGING OF THE TOWER BELLS