The Order of Service
(for 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm)
Hymn lyrics and all the
prayers will be on the slides.
Hymn 118: O Come All Ye Faithful (v 1-5)
The Gathering of the Community
The Lighting of the Christ Candle
The Grace
Hymn 143: Angels, from the Realms of Glory
The Collect of the Day
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Titus 3:4-7 (at 7:30 only)
Psalm 97 (at 7:30 only)
7:30—Hymn 120: O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Holy Gospel: Luke 2: 1-20
7:30—Choir Anthem: Lullaby of the Dove
Sermon
5:00—120: O Little Town of Bethlehem
7:30—Choir Anthem: Ding Dong Merrily/He Is Born
Affirmation
of Faith
The Prayers of the Community
The Prayers of the People
Confession and Absolution
The Peace
Hymn-at-the-Offertory
5:00—128: The Virgin Mary had a Baby Boy
7:30—139: The First Nowell
The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist
The Prayer over the Gifts
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer 3
The Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread - 6 Incarnation
The Communion
Anthem: Lamb of God
5:00—Performances during Communion
· Laila Ellis: piano
· Piper Barbour: trombone.
Hymns-during-communion:
· 125: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
· 122: In the Bleak Midwinter
· 131: Love Came Down at Christmas
The Sending Forth of the Community
Hymn 119: Silent Night
Prayer after Communion
The Blessing
Hymn 154: Joy to the World
The
Scattering (Mark
4:20)
