Order of Service: 12.24 at 6pm & 8pm: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Date of Service:
December 24, 2017
December 24th, 2017 “Christmas Eve Candlelight Service”
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Prelude Bach Prelude in G Major Danny Gledhill, Organ
Carol #253 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Chalice Lighting
For the light that shines between…
a mother and her child…
a world and its shepherds
…the light in each of us and the promise we make that,
one day, all people will live together in peace.
Welcome Rev. Greg
Carol #241 “In the Bleak Midwinter” (2 verses)
Mary’s Story Emily Linnemeier
Carol #225 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (verses 1, 2)
Joseph’s Story Jamie Duckman
Carol #225 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (verses 3, 4)
Shepherd’s Story Norm Richey
Anthem: "Christmas Past" by Kirke Mechem
Inn Keeper’s Story
Offering Ministerial Discretionary Fund Rev. Greg Ward
Offertory Anthem "Christmas Present" by Kirke Mechem
The Baby’s Story Kelly Hatfield (6pm) / Kirk Attebury (8pm)
Carol #237 “The First Noel”
The Magi’s Story Rev. Greg Ward
Carol #231 “Angels we Have Heard on High”
Angel’s Story Joyce Holmen
Musical Interlude “O Holy Night” Danny Gledhill, piano
Christmas Prayer A Christmas Prayer Rev. Greg Ward & Dr. Zanaida Robles
(Adapted from Maya Angelou)
Carol #251 “Silent Night”
Benediction Rev. Greg Ward
Choral Benediction
Merry Christmas
*Please stand in body or in spirit
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Ushers: Linda van Ligten & Greg Wood (6pm); Tom Foretich & Dan Patterson (8pm)
Coffee: Alice Hall (6pm); Wendi Gladstone & Linda van Ligten (6pm & 8pm)
Service Notes
Tonight our offering will go to to the Ministerial Discretionary Fund. This fund is for our fellow members and friends who find themselves without enough food or who can’t pay a bill… for those who’ve been unexpectedly laid off or who need just a little help with a prescription or receiving treatment - but, are uncomfortable asking. There is currently no active fund or line item in our budget that allows us offer the spirit of care to our fellow members in need. This fund allows us to be difference makers in the lives of our fellow members. Please give what you can to help out those struggling in our larger community. Thank you!