Bulletin for Christmas Eve

Order of Service for 4, 6, and 8PM

Prelude/Gathering Music

4PM
A Christmas Alleluia
Chris Tomlin/Jonas Myrin
Praise Team

6 & 8PM
Christmas Selections
Robert Lewis, organ; Brass Ensemble

 

Welcome

 

Reading Isaiah 9:2-7

 

Gathering Song / Processional Hymn

ELW 283 O Come, All Ye Faithful

 

Anthem 

4PM
Bethlehem Night
Terry Taylor
Children’s Choir

6 & 8PM
Sussex Carol
arr. Davide Mutti
Alleluia Choir, Organ

 

Children’s Message (8:30AM; 11AM)

 

Gospel: Luke 2:1-7

 

Song

ELW 277 vs. 1-3 Away in a Manger

 

Gospel: Luke 2:8-14

 

Song/Anthem

4PM
ELW 289 vs.1,2 Angels We Have Heard on High

6 & 8PM
Angel Tidings
arr. Cynthia Dobrinski
Kinsmen Ringers

Gospel: Luke 2:15-20

 

“The Light Shines”
Beth Warpmaeker

 

Hymn of the Day/Song of the Day

ELW 270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
 

Prayers of the Church

 

Peace

 

Offering

Offering Music

6 & 8PM
Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
arr. Brad Howland
Brass

Offertory Prayer

 

 The Great Thanksgiving

  • Words of Institution
  • Lord’s Prayer

 

Communion

 

Communion Music

 

4PM
ELW 296 What Child Is This
ELW 279 O Little Town of Bethlehem
ELW 300 v.1,2 The First Noel

6 & 8PM
ELW 289 Angels We Have Heard on High
ELW 279 O Little Town of Bethlehem
ELW 296 What Child is This

 

Post Communion Blessing

 

Lighting of the Candles

John 1:1-14

ELW 281 Silent Night, Holy Night!

 

Blessing

 

Closing Hymn/Sending Song

ELW 267 Joy to the World

 

Dismissal

 

Postlude

6 & 8PM
Christmas Postlude
William Stickles
Robert Lewis, organ