On the third day he rose again He ascended into heaven, He is seated at the right hand of the Father, And he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord who was I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. The Apostle’s Creed (Modern English Version) Song: “Joy To The World” The Lord’s Supper An Affirmation of our Faith: Song: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Message: Three Types of Candles Song: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” A Reading from the Epistles: Song: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” Christmas Eve Offering Readings from the Gospel: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. ![]() Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Of course you may rely on the few people who are always willing but why not save them for last minute substitutes if someone can’t make it? Candles and Carols: A Christmas Celebration Opening Carol - “O Come All Ye Faithful” Welcome The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional) Consider selecting older children, teens and senior adults who are often overlooked for these kinds of readings. Be sure to give advance notice, a copy of the part to be read, and instructions about arriving early for a short sound check prior to the arrival of worshippers. A microphone set up on floor level might aid them in their presentation. People who read the selected passages can be recruited in advance. This particular guide uses traditional carols but other music may be easily substituted to meet the preferences of the worship leader. Musical selections can be adapted to selected stanzas and any available music can be easily inserted in the flow as worshippers alternately read and sing the Christmas story. ![]() The following outline of a Christmas Eve Service uses Scripture readings interspersed with carols, praise choruses and/or special music to tell the Christmas story.
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