Candlelight Service
Order of Worship for Candlelight Service
Gathering Prelude: Away in a Manger
Welcome: Pastor Ray
Announce Ringing of the Bells:
Lighting 2 White Altar Candles and 4 Advent Candles:
Call To Worship:
OPENING PRAYER:
Introduction:
Light first altar candle
Choral Response to the Call: O Come, All Ye Faithful
The Prophecy of the Messiah
Isaiah 9:2-7
John 1:1-5
A Word
Light the 2nd candle
Special: O Holy Night
The Coming of Jesus Is Announced to Mary and Joseph
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-25
A Word
Light the 3rd candle
Special: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
The Preparations for the Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:1-5
A Word
Light the 4th candle
Special: Manger Tableau – Away in a Manger
Jesus is Born
Luke 2:6-7
A Word
Light the 5th candle
Congregational Hymn: Silent Night
Jesus’ Birth Announced to the Shepherds – The Shepherds Find Baby Jesus
Luke 2:8-14
Special: Angels We Have Heard on High
Luke 2:15-20
A Word
Light the 6th candle
Caroling Vignette: Alexander Chapel and Friends Choir
Angels We have Heard on High or Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Go Tell It On the Mountain
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Light the Christ Candle
Lighting the congregation candles
Special: Carol of the Bells
Proclamation of Joy
Proclamation
Hymn of Rejoicing: Joy to the World
Closing Prayer:
Christmas Worship Announcement
Benediction:
