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Our Worship
of God
Christmas
Eve
December 24, 2006
7:00 PM
The progressive
lighting of the candles in the Advent wreath is a cherished part of our
congregational heritage. In order to build on that tradition, we have created a
series of readings which illuminated the advent theme of journeying. After all,
the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem
and flight to Egypt, the travels of the wise men, and Christ’s journey in the
incarnation. The readings are designed to educate the congregation about the
geography and history of the ancient world. By focusing on a different locale
each week, we are able to review our own spiritual journey in the light of
biblical times and places. The way to Bethlehem is challenging and joyful. We
are pleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The
Welcome and Concerns of the Church
The Introit “Still, Still, Still” (vs 1) Chancel Choir
Worship in Adoration and Praise
The Call
to Christmas
Leader: A
child has been born for us.
People: A son has been
given to us.
Leader: Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is
named.
People: Wonderful
Counselor, Mighty God.
Leader:
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Forgive our doubt and renew our hope,
so
that we may receive the fullness of your grace, and live in the truth of
Christ the Lord.
The Lighting
The Advent
Scripture Micah 5:2-5a Pg. 820
*The Song of Eve
of Christmas “Silent Night,
Holy Night”
No. 60
The Advent Prayer
*The Choral Response “Still, Still, Still” (vs 2) Chancel Choir
*Worship in Confession (unison)
God
of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ you came among us as light shining in
darkness. We confess that we have not
welcomed the light, or trusted the good news
to be good. We have closed our eyes to glory
in our midst, expecting little, and
hoping for less. Forgive us, illumine us, restore our sight, that we might see
you, and
trust you, anew.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! The Lord has
come, and is coming again.
People:
Let the peace of God keep guard over our hearts and our thoughts, in Christ Jesus.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader: The Lord is near. Have no anxiety, but in
everything make your requests known to God
in prayer and petition with thanksgiving.
*Song of
Christmas Joy
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
Sing,
choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye
citizens of heaven above!
Glory
to God, all Glory in the highest!
O
come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him,
O
come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord
Worship in Inspiration and Prayer
The Song for
Children “What Child
is This?” No. 53
The Time for Children
Worship in Instruction
The Ministry of Music “Little Drummer Boy” Chancel Choir
The Second Lesson Luke
2:1-14 Pg. 55
The
Ministry of the Word “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Dave Sweley
*Worship in
Sacrament
The Invitation
The Warrant
The Prayer of Consecration
The
Song of Gathering “Suo Gan” Solo - Janet Major
The Service of the Table (eat the bread
as passed; drink the cup together)
The Song
of Christmas Light
The Lighting
(Take the light from the person offering)
*Benediction
The
Song of Going Out “Go Tell It On
The Mountain”
Go tell it
on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;
Go
tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!
1.) While
shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,
Behold
throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.
2.) The shepherds
feared and trembled when lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angel chorus that
hailed our Savior’s birth.
3.) Down
in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation that
blessed Christmas morn.
*The Postlude
*All who are able
may stand
Hearing devices are available. If you need one, please ask an usher for
assistance.
Advent
Family: Chad, Nancy, Eli and Trace Woods.
Tonight is the official gathering of the Christmas Joy
Offering. This is one of the four official offerings of the Presbyterian
Church. The money from this offering is used to supplement the incomes of
missionaries and ministers who have spent their lives serving congregations of
less than 100 people. The recipients of this offering served churches who did
not have the funds to fully support the pension of those
individuals.
The other half of the offering is used to compensate the ethnic colleges that
our church supports. This truly is an offering of Good News!
From the Church Staff
Dave Sweley Bob Whippo
Connie Boese Audrey Law
Mary Buchele Suzan Tarwater Kevin Ochampaugh Linda Adams Pat Sanders Juana Perez
Alma Rojo Jason Rojo
Our Worship of God
Fourth Sunday of Advent
December
24, 2006_____ ___ _ __ 10:45 AM
The progressive lighting of the candles in the Advent
wreath is a cherished part of our congregational heritage. In order to build on
that tradition, we have created a series of readings which illuminated the
advent theme of journeying. After all, the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany cycle
evokes Mary and Joseph’s trip to Bethlehem and flight to Egypt, the travels of
the wise men, and Christ’s journey in the incarnation. The readings are
designed to carry us through the spiritual and emotional experiences of hope,
peace, joy, and love. By focusing on a different spiritual value each
week, we are able to impact our own spiritual journey in the light of
the Holy family’s experience. The way to Bethlehem is challenging and joyful.
We are pleased to be sharing the journey together.
Worship in Community
The Prelude
The Welcome and
Concerns of the Church
The Introit “In Dulci Jubilo”
Chancel Choir
Worship in Advent and
Praise
The Call to Advent
Leader: The people who walked
in darkness have seen a great light.
People: Those
who lived in a land of deep darkness - on them light has shined.
Leader: For to us a child has been born, to us a son is given.
People: Authority rests upon this one, whose name will be called
Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The
Advent Scripture
Isaiah 9:2-7 Pg. 606
The Lighting
*The Song of Fourth Sunday “Joy to the World!” No. 40
*The Advent Prayer
*The Choral
Response “Blessed Savior, Come to Me”
Chancel Choir
*Worship
in Confession (unison)
God of grace and truth, in Jesus
Christ you came among us as light shining in darkness. We confess that we have
not welcomed the light, or trusted the good news to be good. We have closed our
eyes to glory in our midst, expecting little, and hoping for less. Forgive us,
illumine us, restore our sight, that we might see you, and trust you, anew.
*Declaration
of Pardon
Leader: Friends, hear the Good News! God has not
resisted the prayers of the
people.
People: God’s face shines on us in Jesus Christ, that
we may be saved.
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Leader:
Recount what you have been told about this child Jesus, and share the real
