Dec. 24, 2020
Order of Service
Christmas Eve 2020
Prelude
“The Hills are Bare at Bethlehem” – arr. Harmon – Choir
Welcome
Hymn 173: “Joy to the World”
Prayer
Lighting the Christ Candle: Isaiah 9:1-7
John, Juanita and Carlos Seale
Hymn 163: “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Verses 1, 2 and 3
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
Hymn 179: “What Child is This?”
Scripture: Luke 2:3-7
Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful!”
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Hymn 191: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Scripture: Luke 2:15-20
“A Christmas Lullaby” – Forman – Choir
A Word from St. John Chrysostom (AD 347-407) on the Feast of the Nativity
Lighting of the Candles
Hymn 171: “Silent Night”
Verses 1, 2 and 4
Benediction