UMH – United Methodist Hymnal
FWS – The Faith We Sing Hymnal
Prelude
Welcome
Call to Worship
Leader: God is with us, Emmanuel, our Prince of Peace.
People: We come with hearts full of wonder and awe.
Leader: In the stillness of the night, hope is born anew.
People: We share the light of Christ with the world.
Leader: Together, we gather to proclaim the joy of Christmas.
All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Amen.
Children’s Message
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Hymn Light the Advent Candle v. 1-5 (FWS 2090)
Scripture Luke 2:1-10
Leader: The word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Message Christmas Time
Hymn Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (UMH 240)
Prayer of Confession
Dear God, you whisper words of love to us, but we have not always listened. Refresh our hearts that we may always remember that your love for us has no limits. Amen.
Giving Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
Doxology (UMH 94)
Prayer of Thanksgiving Gracious God, we offer these gifts in celebration of Emmanuel—God with us. Use these offerings to spread joy and peace to all those longing for hope this Christmas. May our lives reflect the love of Christ, whose light shines in every heart. Amen.
Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem (UMH 230)
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer (UMH 895)
Hymn It Came upon the Midnight Clear (UMH 218)
Benediction
Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night (UMH 239)
