December 24, 2008 - Christmas Eve
Holy Eucharist

118 - O Come All Ye Faithful

The Gathering of the Community

Prayers of Penitence

Absolution

365: Glory to God on High

The Collect
The Christ Candle of our Advent Wreath is lit.

The Proclamation of the Word
The First Reading - Titus 3:4-7

153: Good Christian All Rejoice

The Gospel - Luke 2: 8-20

Anthem
At 5:00 pm - Junior Choir Anthem: ‘Twas the Light before Christmas
At 11:00 pm - Senior Choir Anthem: Let Carols Ring

Sermon - Archdeacon John Clarke

Anthem
At 5:00 pm - Junior Choir Anthem: Christmas Ha! Ha!
At 11:00 pm - Senior Choir Anthem: Glory to God

Affirmation of Faith

Prayers of the People

The Peace
All may exchange a sign of peace.

Announcements

139: The First Nowell

Prayer Over the Gifts

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the Bread

125 Infant Holy

The Communion:
We extend the hospitality of the Lord’s Table to all, if you are Baptized and receive communion in your own church you are welcome to receive communion with us this Christmas Eve.

Performances during Communion.
123: Once in Royal David City
126: Away in a Manger
137: What Child is This
119: Silent Night

Prayer after Communion

Blessing

154: Joy to the World

Scattering



December 28, 2008 - Lessons and Carols
118: O Come All Ye Faithful

Opening

Prayer

153: Good Christians All, Rejoice

First Lesson: Genesis 1:26-28; 5:1-2

154: Joy to the World

Second Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17

622: How Bright Appears the Morning Star

Third Lesson: Isaiah 9:2; 6–7

Senior Choir: Huron Carol

Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1–3, 4a, 6–9

140 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Fifth Lesson from Luke 1:26–35; 38

117: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Sixth Lesson: Luke 2:1; 3–7

120: O Little Town of Bethlehem

Seventh Lesson: Luke 2:8–16

Angels We Have heard on High

Eighth Lesson: Matthew 2:1–12

Junior Choir: 'Twas the Light Before Christmas

Ninth Lesson: John 1:1–14

Hymn-at-the-Offertory: 132: Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Offertory Prayer

Hymn Sing
Senior Choir Anthem: Do You Hear What I hear
Junior Choir Anthem: Christmas Ha! Ha!

The Lord’s Prayer

Blessing

126: Away in a Manger