12-24-21 Christmas Eve Worship

12-24-21 Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Rev. Jane Compton Arletta Ney - Organist Instrumental Prelude – Medley of Favorite Carols Bell Prelude - “The Friendly Beasts” & “Carol of the Bells” Organ Prelude – “I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day” – Williams, & piano/organ duet “Catique de Noel” - Adam Announcements *Confession and Forgiveness *Gathering Hymn 234 – “O Come All Ye Faithful” - Verses 1,3,4,6 *Welcoming Prayer Hymn 240 – “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” – Verses 1 & 3 Lighting of the Advent Candle –Bill & Amy Swinehart Family Litany: The gift of a Savior Hymn 2090 - “Advent Candle Song” – Verse 5 Children’s Time & Song Bell Anthem - "Two English Christmas Carols" WORD First Lesson – Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Choir Anthem – “Rise Up That Holy Night” - Liebergen Second Lesson – Titus 2:11-14 Hymn 238 – “Angels We Have Heard On High” - Verses 1- 3 *Gospel - Luke 2:1-20 - The Christmas Story with Nativity Drama Hymn 217 – “Away in a Manger" Gospel – Matthew 2:1-12 Homily Hymn 239 – “Silent Night, Holy Night” RESPONSE TO WORD *Offertory Prayer *Apostles Creed *Prayers *SENDING Hymn 246 – “Joy to the World” *Blessing *Closing Hymn 431 – “Let There Be Peace on Earth” *Postlude - “Postlude” - Stickles *Please Stand **Printed with permission: – CCLI #3162511 Text taken from Sundays & Seasons, © 2021 Augsburg Fortress