Organist- Bill H
Narrator- Dave S
Old Testament Scripture Reader- Kandy H
New Testament Scripture Reader- Jill B
Advent Candle Readers- Chris & Sheryl P
Songs- Emily Williams, Karla Ter Haar, and Jessi F
2023 Christmas Eve Order of Worship
From Then to Now: A Narrative Journey of God’s Promises and Purposes
Fulfilled in the Birth of Jesus Christ.
Organ Prelude
Welcoming
Call to Worship: Isaiah 40:1-5
Opening Prayer
Opening Song: O Holy Night
Narration
Reading: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
Reading: Luke 1:39-56
Song: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Nazareth
Narration
Reading: Isaiah 7:14
Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Song: O Come All Ye Faithful
Bethlehem
Narration
Reader: Micah 5:2-5
Reader: Luke 2:1-7
Song: O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Countryside of Judea
Narration
Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4
Reading: Luke 2:8-20
Song: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Homily: Luke 2:12
The Home of the Messiah
Narration
Reading: Isaiah 49:5-7
Reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Song: Joy to the World
To the Ends of the Earth
Narration
Reader: Isaiah 60:1-4
Reader: Matthew 28:18-20
You are the Light of the World
Lighting of Candles
Song: Silent Night
Benediction