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