December 24, 2015 – 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Communion Service
Welcome to this special evening service of worship at St.
Columba. A nursery is available for those with little ones if you
wish to use it. Please ask an usher for directions.
Carol: “While Shepherds Watched”
#138
Reading 4: Glory to God in the highest
Luke 2:13-14
Carol: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
#139
Prelude
Carol: “O come, all ye faithful”
#159 Verses 1-4
Reading 5: They rejoiced with exceeding great joy
Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11
Opening Prayer
Solo
Lighting of the Christ Candle
L: First we light the candle of HOPE
P: Because Jesus is our hope.
L: Second we light the candle of PEACE
P: Because Jesus is our peace.
L: Third we light the candle of JOY
P: Because Jesus brings joy.
L: Fourth we light the candle of LOVE
P: Because Jesus is love.
L: Finally we light the center candle. This is the Christ candle.
P: Jesus is born. Jesus has come. Jesus is our salvation.
Reading 6: The Word made flesh
John 1:1-5, 14
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Table
The Invitation
Carol: “Silent Night”
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Share the Bread and Cup
Prayer After Communion
Carol: “Silent Night”
#154 Verses 1-2
#154 Verse 3
Reading 7: The Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6
Reading 1: And you shall call him Jesus
Luke 1:26-31
Benediction
Hymn: “Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel”
#122 Verses 1,6,7
Reading 2: And she laid him in a manger
Luke 2:1-7
Carol: “What Child is This”
#161
Christmas Reflection
Carol: “Away in a Manger”
L: May you be filled with the wonder of Mary,
P: the obedience of Joseph,
L: the joy of the angels,
P: the eagerness of the shepherds,
L: the determination of the magi,
P: and the peace of the Christ child.
L: Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit bless you now and
forever.
#149
Carol: “Joy to the World”
Reading 3: I bring you good tidings of great joy
Luke 2:8-12
#153
Freewill offering plates are at the back of the sanctuary. All gifts
from this evening’s service will be given to Gleaners Food
Bank.
St. Columba Presbyterian Church
520 Bridge Street East, Belleville ON
K8N 1R6
Church Telephone: 613-962-8771
The Rev. Jennifer Cameron
Director of Music: John Brewster
www.stcolumbabelleville.ca
stcolumba@bellnet.ca or revjennc@gmail.com
MINISTERS: ALL OF US!!!
The Cameron Family wishes you
and your loved ones a blessed and
peaceful Christmas. May the light of
God’s love shine in and around you
as we welcome the Christ Child,
who brings us hope, peace, joy and
love.
Merry Christmas!
Rev. Jennifer, Bruce
Corey and Logan
OUR VISION
To offer joyfully to the world the love of Christ.
WELCOME
We do welcome you in the name of Jesus Christ.
If you would like further information about our congregation or a
visit from our pastor, please complete one of the “request
cards” that you will find in your pew and place it on the offering
plate or hand it to an usher