Order of Worship: 1st Sunday of Chrismastide
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering Music “Love Came Down at Christmas” – Eric Brisson
Opening Prayer – Barb Mihm
Choir Anthem “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”
Children’s Moment
Special Music “The Little Drummer Boy” – Edie Davis & Mary Stoltman
The Story of Christmas
Introduction
Song: #234 “O Come All Ye Faithful” [v.1]
Joseph:
Song: #211 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” [v.1]
Bethlehem:
Song: #230 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” [v.1]
Jesus’ Birth:
Song: #217 “Away in a Manger” [v.1]
The Stable:
Song: #227 “The Friendly Beasts” [v.1]
Angelic Announcement:
Luke 2:8-14 – Barbara Rahn
Song: #238 “Angels We Have Heard on High” [v.1]
Shepherds:
Song: #245 “The First Noel” [v.1]
The Star:
Special Music “Mary Did You Know” – Lily Compton
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Song: #251 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
Benediction
Postlude: “He Is Born” – Eric Brisson