Praise Service “Christmas Eve Service” December 24, 2008.

Praise ServicePraise Service

“Christmas Eve Service”“Christmas Eve Service”December 24, 2008December 24, 2008

Order of ServiceOrder of Service• Opening SongOpening Song– Go Tell It On The MountainGo Tell It On The Mountain

• Welcome / AnnouncementsWelcome / Announcements• Call to WorshipCall to Worship• Christmas Songs of PraiseChristmas Songs of Praise

• Mary’s Boy ChildMary’s Boy Child• Christmas CanonChristmas Canon

• Lighting of the Advent Candle Lighting of the Advent Candle • ScriptureScripture

– Isaiah 9: 6-7Isaiah 9: 6-7

• Christmas Songs of WorshipChristmas Songs of Worship• We Three KingsWe Three Kings• Do You Hear What I HearDo You Hear What I Hear

• Gospel ReadingGospel Reading• Luke 2: 1-20Luke 2: 1-20

• The Message – “Only God Can Make A ChristmasThe Message – “Only God Can Make A Christmas• OfferingOffering

• We Wish You A Merry ChristmasWe Wish You A Merry Christmas

• Prayer for ChristmasPrayer for Christmas• Lord’s PrayerLord’s Prayer• Closing SongClosing Song

• Happy ChristmasHappy Christmas

• Distribution of CandlesDistribution of Candles• Silent NightSilent Night

• BenedictionBenediction

Go Tell It On The MountainGo Tell It On The Mountain

Go tell it on the mountain, Go tell it on the mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;Over the hills and everywhere;

Go tell it on the mountain that Go tell it on the mountain that

Jesus Christ is born.Jesus Christ is born.

While shepherds kept their watching While shepherds kept their watching

o’er silent flocks o’er silent flocks

by night,by night,

Behold, throughout the heavens, Behold, throughout the heavens,

there shone a holy light.there shone a holy light.

The shepherds feared and trembled The shepherds feared and trembled

when, lo! when, lo!

Above the earth Above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus that Rang out the angel chorus that

hailed our Savior’s birth.hailed our Savior’s birth.

Down in a lowly manger Down in a lowly manger

the humble the humble

Christ was bornChrist was born

And God sent us salvation that And God sent us salvation that

blessed Christmas mornblessed Christmas morn

Welcome & Welcome & Announcements!Announcements!

Call To WorshipCall To WorshipLeader: Leader: “From ages past no one has heard, no ear “From ages past no one has heard, no ear

has perceived, no eye has seen any God has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who works for those who besides you, who works for those who wait for him.”wait for him.”

People:People: “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together.”and all people shall see it together.”

Leader: Leader: Blessed is he who comes in the name of Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.the Lord.

People:People: Blessed be the name of the Lord.Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Call To WorshipCall To WorshipLeader: Leader: “The voice of one crying out in the “The voice of one crying out in the

wilderness: Prepare the way of the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”Lord, make his paths straight.”

People:People: “The people who walked in darkness “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on lived in a land of deep darkness – on them a light has shined.”them a light has shined.”

Mary’s Boy ChildMary’s Boy Child

Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ,Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ,

Was born on Christmas Day.Was born on Christmas Day.

And man will live for evermore,And man will live for evermore,

Because of Christmas Day.Because of Christmas Day.

Long time ago in Bethlehem,Long time ago in Bethlehem,

So the Holy Bible said,So the Holy Bible said,



Hark, now hear the angels sing,Hark, now hear the angels sing,

A king was born today,A king was born today,



While shepherds watch their flocks While shepherds watch their flocks

by night,by night,

They see a bright new shining star,They see a bright new shining star,

They hear a choir sing a song,They hear a choir sing a song,

The music seemed to come from The music seemed to come from

afar.afar.

Oh a moment still worth was a Oh a moment still worth was a

glow,glow,

All the bells rang out there were All the bells rang out there were

tears of joy and laughter,tears of joy and laughter,

People shoutedPeople shouted

““Let everyone know, there is Let everyone know, there is

hope for all to find peace.”hope for all to find peace.”

Now Joseph and his wife, Mary,Now Joseph and his wife, Mary,

Came to Bethlehem that night,Came to Bethlehem that night,

They found no place to bear her They found no place to bear her

child, child,

Not a single room was in sight.Not a single room was in sight.

And then they found a little nook And then they found a little nook

in a stable all forlorn,in a stable all forlorn,

And in a manger cold and dark,And in a manger cold and dark,

Mary’s little boy was born.Mary’s little boy was born.

Oh a moment still worth was a Oh a moment still worth was a

glow,glow,

All the bells rang out there were All the bells rang out there were

tears of joy and laughter,tears of joy and laughter,

People shoutedPeople shouted

““Let everyone know, there is Let everyone know, there is

hope for all to find peace.”hope for all to find peace.”

Oh my Lord…Oh my Lord…

Christmas Christmas

CanonCanon

Lighting the Advent CandleLighting the Advent Candle“The Fourth Advent Candle”“The Fourth Advent Candle”

ScriptureScriptureIsaiah 9: 6-7Isaiah 9: 6-7

Scripture Taken from the Holy BibleScripture Taken from the Holy BibleToday’s New International VersionToday’s New International Version

Isaiah 9: 6-7Isaiah 9: 6-7The Birth of JesusThe Birth of Jesus

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace7 Of the increase of his government and peacethere will be no end. He will reign on David’s thronethere will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne

and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.

The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.

Luke 2: 1-7Luke 2: 1-7The Birth of JesusThe Birth of Jesus

5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no

guest room available for them.

The MessageThe Message

“Only God Can Make A “Only God Can Make A Christmas”Christmas”

OfferingOffering

We Wish You A We Wish You A Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas

Luke 1: 26-38Luke 1: 26-38The Birth of Jesus ForetoldThe Birth of Jesus Foretold

29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what 29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, “Do kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.

The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his

kingdom will never end.”kingdom will never end.”

34“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a 34“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”virgin?”

Luke 1: 26-38Luke 1: 26-38The Birth of Jesus ForetoldThe Birth of Jesus Foretold

35The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and 35The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy

one to be born will be called one to be born will be called b the Son of God. 36Even b the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth

month. 37For no word frommonth. 37For no word fromGod will ever fail.”God will ever fail.”

38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

Prayer for ChristmasPrayer for ChristmasAlmighty God, you made this holy night Almighty God, you made this holy night

shine with the brightness of the true shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness in the last day wake to the brightness

of his glory; through your only Son, of his glory; through your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.God, now and forever. Amen.

The Lord’s PrayerThe Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven,Our Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy name,Hallowed be thy name,Thy Kingdom come,Thy Kingdom come,

thy will be done, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.But deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,

for ever and ever. for ever and ever. AmenAmen

Silent NightSilent Night

Silent night holy nightSilent night holy night

All is calm all is brightAll is calm all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and ChildRound yon virgin mother and Child

Holy Infant so tender and mildHoly Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace


Shepherds quake at the sightShepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afarGlories stream from heaven afar

Heav'nly hosts sing alleluiaHeav'nly hosts sing alleluia

Christ the Saviour is bornChrist the Saviour is born

Christ the Saviour is bornChrist the Saviour is born


Son of God love's pure lightSon of God love's pure light

Radiant beams from the holy faceRadiant beams from the holy face

With the dawn of redeeming graceWith the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus Lord at Thy birthJesus Lord at Thy birth

Jesus Lord at Thy birthJesus Lord at Thy birth

Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!

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