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
