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