Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service
December 24, 2021
7:30pm
A Candlelight Christmas Eve
And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. —(Luke 2:7)
The Advent Wreath helps us count down the Sundays until Christmas. The three purple candles represent the darkness in the world before Christ’s coming. The single rose (pink) candle gives us a glimpse of anticipated joy in His coming, and the center white Christ candle represents the good news that Christ has come.
Tonight, we light the Christ Candle, declaring Jesus has arrived! In lighting this candle we are reminded that Immanuel has come; “God with us” is reality. The light of Christ comes to push away all darkness. Light and life to all He brings!
Lighting of the Advent Wreath - The Christ Candle: Cathie and Mary Estelle Burke
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:6-7
Baptism
Video: The Christmas Scale
Congregational Song of Praise: Joy to the World! (Hymn #125)
Prayer and Welcome: Rev. Peggy Peek
Video: Luke 2 – David Swain
Congregational Song of Praise: O Little Town of Bethlehem (Hymn #141)
Away in a Manger (Hymn #157)
Musical Meditation: Almost There
Sanctuary Choir
Scripture: Revelation 12:1-9
Sermon Series: Christmas Through the Eyes…
Sermon Title: Through God’s Eyes
Rev. Mark Adams
** The Lord’s Supper
** Communion Wafers with no gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, egg, soy, nut, or corn will be available from the designated tray in the back of the Sanctuary (tissues available to contain until communion).
Candle Lighting: Congregation
Congregational Praise: Silent Night (Hymn #147)
Responsive Reading: Rev. Kevin Freeman
(As the people respond, “Jesus is the Light of the World,” lift your candle high.)
Leader: “Arise, shine, for your Light has come.”
People: “Jesus is the Light of the world.”
Leader: “The glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
People: “Jesus is the Light of the world.”
Leader: “In Him is life, and that life is the Light of all the people.”
People: “Jesus is the Light of the world.”
Leader: “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
People: “Jesus is the Light of the world.”
Benediction: Rev. Mark Adams
Postlude: Piano
It is our custom to take a Deacons’ Benevolence Offering at the conclusion of each communion service. These funds are then distributed to Redland members who have financial need. Deacons will be at the doors to receive your gifts to this fund.
Thank you.