First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk VA 23507(757) 625-1697 fpcnorfolk.org

Benediction

Christmas Eve 2012Silent Night (Con’t)

4 Silent night, holy night! Wonderous star, lend thy light;With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King;Christ the Savior, is born,Christ the Savior is born.

Postlude Angels We Have Heard On High Aaron Nachtigal

Jim Gates PastorAaron Nachtigal, Acoustic Guitar

Claudia Nachtigal, Soprano

11:00 pm Service

3 Silent night, holy night!Son of God, love’s pure light,Radiant beams from Thy holy face,With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Christmas Eve Worship11:00 pm, December 24th 2012

Prelude Divinum Mysterium Aaron Nachtigal

Old Testament Reading Esther 2:7-11, 15-17 Page 493

Prayer of ConfessionGod of love, all year long we pursue power and money, yet you come in weakness. All season long we covet great material gifts, when you alone offer what is lasting. Through the work of our Lord Jesus, who comes among us full of grace and truth, forgive us, heal us, correct us. Then open our lips, that we may sing your praise with the angels, and remake our lives, that we may witness to your transforming love.

New Testament Reading Matthew 1:18-25 Page 1, NT

Call to Worship Luke 2:1-7 Page 1026

1. Come, thou long expected Jesus,born to set thy people free;from our fears and sins release us,let us find our rest in thee.Israel’s strength and consolation,hope of all the earth thou art;dear desire of every nation,joy of every longing heart.

Hymn #2 - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus2. Born thy people to deliver,born a child and yet a King,born to reign in us forever,now thy gracious kingdom bring.By thine own eternal spiritrule in all our hearts alone;by thine all sufficient merit,raise us to thy glorious throne.

1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appear.

2 O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheerOur spirits by Thine advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain)

3 O come, Desire of nations, bindAll peoples in one heart and mind;Bid envy, strife, and discord cease;Fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. (Refrain)

Hymn #9 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Refrain:Rejoice! Rejoice!Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Passing of the PeaceLeader: The Peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

The Preached Word Jim Gates

Offertory Anthem What Child Is This? Aaron and Claudia Nachtigal

Offering and Connection CardOur Christmas offering is for our Joy Home children and families in Kenya. Your generous gift will meet the need for medical care, education, resources for the ‘mothers’ who each care for 7 to 8 children, and operational funds needed to keep the home running. Your support makes possible a daily reminder that each of these children are adopted into royalty by the King of Kings.

Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Celebration of Holy Communion

Invitation to The Lord’s TableWords of InstitutionPrayer of ConsecrationThe Lord’s Prayer

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Sharing of the Elements (Please partake when you are served.)Prayer of Thanksgiving

Hymn #60 - Silent Night1 Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and child!Holy Infant, so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

2 Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight,Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;Christ the Savior, is born,Christ the Savior is born.