UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: We come to lift our voices in praise for the gift of Jesus.
People: Let us rejoice in the promise of God’s love!
Leader: The angels sing of peace on earth.
People: The shepherds bring good news of great joy.
Leader: We gather to honor the Christ child in our hearts.
All: Let us celebrate together this holy season! Amen.
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn Light the Advent Candle v. 1,2 (FWS 2090)
Children’s Message
Reading: The Anticipation
Hymn Mary Did You Know
Special Music Mary and Joseph
Reading: The Arrival
Special Music O Holy Night
Hymn Carol Medley
Silent Night v.1 (UMH 239)
The First Noel v.1 (UMH 245)
O Come, All Ye Faithful v.1,6 (UMH 234)
Reading: The Celebration
Hymn The King Is Coming Praise Band
Go Tell It on the Mountain (UMH 251)
Hymn Joy to the World v.1,2,4 (UMH 246)
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Advent Hymn Praise Band
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving: God of wonder, as we celebrate the birth of Your Son, we bring these gifts with joyful hearts. Use them to share the good news of peace, hope, and love with a world in need. May our giving reflect the generosity of Your love born to us at Christmas. Amen.
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Special Music Christmas Day Praise Band
Benediction
Postlude
