Order of Worship Christmas Eve Service

Lighting of the Advent Candle

Prelude

Solo (at some point during the service)

Call to Worship          Psalm 148:1-2, 11-13a

Invocation

Carol of Praise:          “Joy to the World”                             #125

First Reading: Genesis 3:1-15

            The Fall of Mankind and the First Proclamation of the Gospel

Prayer of Confession and Assurance

Carol of Assurance    “The First Noel” (1, 6)           #136

Second Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14; 9:2, 6-7

            The Prophet Isaiah Foretells the Promised Messiah

Third Reading: Micah 5:1-5a

                        The Prophet Micah Foretells the Glory of Bethlehem

Carol of Anticipation:                        “O Little Town of Bethlehem”          #141

Fourth Reading: Luke 1:26-33

            The Angel Gabriel Announces the Savior’s Birth

Fifth Reading: Luke 2:1-7

            The Birth Narrative

Carol of Reverence and Contemplation:     “Joy Has Dawned”                 HMA #71

Sixth Reading: Luke 2:8-14

            The Angels Proclaim Messiah’s Birth

Seventh Reading: John 1:1-4, 14

            The Word Became Flesh

Christmas Meditation: Matthew 1:22-23

Candle-lighting: “Silent Night! Holy Night!”                                    #147

Benediction