December 24, 2021 — 7:00 PM Service
PRELUDE Brass Ensemble
WELCOME Pastor Keith Buckbee
THE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
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 Pastor Rob Dagen
PRAYER AND INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Pastor Rob Dagen
HYMN “What Child Is This?” #281
SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Rob Dagen
HYMN “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” #251
SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Rob Dagen
MESSAGE "A Reason to Celebrate" Pastor Keith Buckbee
*HYMN “Silent Night! Holy Night!” #253
*BENEDICTION Pastor Keith Buckbee
POSTLUDE Brass Ensemble