Christmas Eve, 2017

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)