December 24, 2011 - Evening Service 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 03:57PM Christmas Eve Service
Saturday, December 24, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Worship Leader: Ted Haas
Musical Prelude
Opening Presentation
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
(Ron Long)
Welcome
*Proclamation of Celebration
We have gathered this night to celebrate Good News; for hope, peace, joy and love has been born in the midst of fracture – a Saviour, the Messiah. Now we know – God is with us!
Hymn: VU#59 * “Joy to the World”
…with Debbie & Lauren Weir on trumpet
*Prayer of Celebration
God of angel song, shepherd surprise, and birthing cry:
you are the song in our silence, and
the dawn in our darkness;
and this holy night we celebrate Immanuel
with thanksgiving, joy, and wonder.
Lighting of the Advent & Christ candles.
(the Len Long family)
…while singing…
Hymn: VU#67 “A Candle is Burning”
NOTE: …please remain seated…
Solo:
“Someday”
(Jeanne Smith)
Hymn: VU#60 “O Come, All Ye Faithful
Scripture: excerpted from Matthew 2:1, 2, 5-11
Poetic Reflection
“The Journey of the Magi”
(by T. S. Eliot)
& “The Journey to Wonder”
Congregational Christmas Prayer
Loving God,
Our hearts are stilled by
the wonder of this night, for
we are drawn to the simplicity of
ancient wisdom found in
a simple stable where
a Holy Guest was welcome. Amen.
Hymn: VU#64 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Worshiping with our Offerings
“The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth”
vocal trio:
Ron Long
Kate Sandercock
Josh Sandercock
prayer of thanks and dedication (in unison, please)…
Manger-King, with these gifts
we bring ourselves
in response to the gift of wonder
we contemplate this night. Amen.
Solo
“Gloria”
-Kate Sandercock
Conclusion of our Christmas Celebration
Hymn: VU#67 “Silent Night” (a cappella)
* While singing:
-Proceed down centre aisle to receive candle,
-Circle to your side aisle,
-Form circle starting at rear of centre aisle.
(last ones move onto platform / choir loft, if needed)
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