Christmas Eve 7:30pm Service, Sanctuary Communion and Candlelight Service, December 24, 2023

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20

Sermon: “In the Middle of it All” - Rev. Donald Warren

Prelude: Prelude Carol Selections, Cheryl & MIchael Stephenson, instrumentalists and Bill Wood, organ

Introit: Of the Father’s Love Begotten - 16th Century Plainsong/arr. John Erikson (Choir & Handbells) UMH 184 (1)

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful - UMH 234

The Christmas Story

Luke 2:1-7

Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem (1,2) UMH 230

Luke 2:8-14

Hymn What Child Is This (1,2) UMH 219

Luke 2:15-20

Hymn Hark the Herald Angels Sing UMH 240

Homily Pastor Donald Warren

Anthem: The Jesus Gift - Gilbert Martin, Mary Gardner, solo

Christmas Prayers

Holy Communion

Passing of the Light and Hymn - Silent Night, Holy Night

Hymn: Have Thine Own Way, Lord (1,4) - UMH 382

Benediction

Postlude: In dulci jubilo - J.S. Bach

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan and Rev. Kuda Kwashe Kagura

Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries & Bill Wood, Organist

Note: All music is used with church owned music and hymnals and under Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.