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Sunday, December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve
We Gather in God's Name
Opening Song
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel by Enya"
- [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01BcaggibDw Click here to view the video at YouTube.com
Lighting of the Advent Candles
We Light the Advent Candle
3rd Advent (pink) Lighting the Advent Candle Reader 1: Today we light three candles- the first Candle is called HOPE and it is a reminder that God's promises are true. Reader 2: The second Candle is called PEACE, God's gentle loving peace for our lives. Reader 3: The third Candle is called JOY, because of God's absolute presence in our lives. Reader 4: Come, all is ready. Let the light of this these candles, called HOPE, PEACE, and JOY, bring brightness to your spirits. [The first , second (purple) and third (pink) Advent Candles are lighted]
We Hear God's Word
First Scripture Reading
"Isaiah 9:2-7"
Gospel Reading
"Luke 2:1-20"
We Respond in Prayer
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Please stand when offering a prayer, so others will know you have the floor.
The 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.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,
for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.
Amen.
