Nativity of Christ

​2018 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
 
Welcome by Rev. Ed Soto
Prelude: “Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head” Arranged by Roger Wilson, Played by Dot Hogan
Call to Worship, Rev. Ed and Congregation
Lighting of Advent Candles by Jeff, Samantha, Eann and Ivey Janiak
First Carol: Hymn “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
First Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25, Read by John Erb
Prayer of Confession by Congregation
Assurance of Pardon
Passing the Peace of Christ
Second Carol: Hymn “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence”
Second Lesson: Luke 1:26-38, Read by Keegan deBernard
Profession of Faith, Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)
Third Lesson: Luke 1:39-56, Read by Martha Moore
Third Carol: “The Annunciation and The Magnificat” by M. Haugen, Sung by Stephanie
  Moehlenkamp, Accompanied by Dot Hogan
Fourth Lesson: Luke 2:1-7, Read by Kelly deBernard
Fourth Carol: Hymn ”Away in a Manger”
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Fifth Lesson: Luke 2:8-21, Read by Ron Coleman
Fifth Carol: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Sixth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12, Read by Cynthia Erb
Sixth Carol: Choral Anthem:  “How Quietly” by Joel Raney, Directed by Stephanie
   Moehlenkamp, Accompanied by Dot Hogan, Soloists: Kelly and Keegan de Bernard
Seventh Lesson: John 1:1-5, 9-14, 16-17, Read by Linda Janiak
Seventh Carol: “Silent Night & Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Sung by Congregation,
  Accompanied Dot Hogan