Trinity Church of Nunda
Affiliated with
The Presbyterian Church (USA) and The American Baptist
Churches
The Rev. Ronald Duttweiler, Minister
December 24, 2015
Christmas Eve Service
CHRISTMAS CAROL #66
DEVOTIONAL
WELCOME
PRELUDE
A time for Meditation and Silent Prayer
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
The Weaver Family
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 9:1-7
Read of the Wonderful Counselor who is coming
CHRISTMAS CAROL #48
“Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming”
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 1:26-38
Read how Mary's heart is prepared to receive the King of Kings
“Mary, Did You Know?”
Rory Tamimie
THIRD SCRIPTURE READING
Read of Joseph's dream
Matthew 1: 18-25
CHRISTMAS CAROL #53
“What Child Is This”
FOURTH SCRIPTURE READING
Mary and Joseph search for an Inn
Luke 2: 1-7
CHRISTMAS CAROL #44
“O Little Town of Bethlehem”
FIFTH SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2: 8-20
Hear the Angels proclaim Jesus' Birth and how the Shepherds come to
worship Jesus
CHRISTMAS CAROL #56
“The First Nowell”
SIXTH SCRIPTURE READING
Read of the wise men's visit
Matthew 2: 1-12
“We Three Kings of Orient Are”
“The Best Gift”
THE LORD'S SUPPER
Invitation to the Lord's table
Pastor: The Lord be with you
People: And also with you
Pastor: Lift up your hearts
People: We lift them up to the Lord
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
People: It is right to give thanks and praise
Pastor prays the Prayer of Consecration
All:
The Lord's Prayer
Communion Carol #41
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
(Communion stewards come forward during the last verse)
Receiving the Elements (by intinction)
… The pastor and the stewards are served, then the
congregation
… please bring your bulletin and candle as you come forward
… proceed single file down each of the two inside aisles
… receive the elements
… form a circle around the outside of the sanctuary
… recite in unison, The Apostles' Creed (see back of bulletin)
THE LIGHTING OF OUR CANDLES
The light is passed as we sing “Silent Night” (found on the back of
your bulletin)
The unlit candle should be tipped to receive the flame from the lit
candle. Please hold the lit
candle upright to prevent dripping
BENEDICTION
Pastor: As the candles burn bright and the carols ring out harmoniously,
share the wonder of Christ's incarnation with all you meet. Let the truth of the Gospel
shine forth in your life, knowing that you are under the protection of the almighty from
now and henceforth.
People: Amen.
Poinsettias can be taken after the service. Names are on the back of the plant.
See Sybil if you need help.
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin
Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Silent Night
Silent night! holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin mother and Child,
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night! holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
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.