December 24, 2021 — 4:00 PM Service
PRELUDE String Quartet
Heather, Julia & Violet Campbell & Hannah Buckbee
WELCOME Pastor Keith Buckbee
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Bernard Family:
Tonight we conclude our Advent journey as we light the Christ Candle,
welcoming the one promised in scripture.
He is called Emmanuel: God with us!
We celebrate the hope brought to earth by our Wonderful Counselor.
He is called Emmanuel: God with us!
We rejoice in the strength and power of a Mighty God.
He is called Emmanuel: God with us!
We sing of peace of earth and good will to all.
He is called Emmanuel: God with us!
And we lift our hearts in praise to our Everlasting Father.
He is called Emmanuel: God with us! Joy to the world, the Lord has come! (BOLD – People)
CALL TO WORSHIP Pastor Rob Dagen
Pastor: Do not be afraid; for I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
People: To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
Pastor: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
People: And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory.
Pastor: Christ is born; give him glory!
People: Christ has come down from heaven; receive him! Christ is now on earth; exalt him!
*HYMN “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #277
APOSTLES’ CREED
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & INTERCESSION & The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Rob Dagen
HYMN “What Child Is This?” #281
SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Edith Thierwechter
HYMN “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” #251
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1-20 Annetta Wells
MESSSAGE “A Reason To Celebrate” Pastor Keith Buckbee
*HYMN “Silent Night! Holy Night!” #253
*BENEDICTION Pastor Keith Buckbee