Bulletin - Peace Reformed Church
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Bulletin - Peace Reformed Church
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2014 6pm Prelude Welcome *Gathering The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness, On them a light has shined. For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Carol # 280 ........................................................ “One Small Child” Celebrating Advent Expectation Reading 1: Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (Light the candles) Reading 2: Why do we light all the candles? Reading 3: We first light the Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace candles because they celebrate the miraculous gift of God that comes to us in the birth of Christ. Later when we light the Christ candle its light flickering in our sanctuary bids us to come and see the mighty thing that God has done in bringing us salvation. Reading 4: Let us pray: Come Lord Jesus, we are open to your Spirit. We await your miraculous birth because you alone are the Light of the World! Amen. Children’s Message Recognition of Visitors and Members We would like you to sign the attendance register on the seat nearest the center aisle in each row. Please sign the pad, pass it down the row and then return it to the center Christmas Eve Cantata................................ Once Upon a Miracle Choir/Solo ......................... Angels, From the Realms of Glory/ Once Upon a Miracle Narration.................................................. The Christmas Story Duet ............................................................................ It’s True Narration.......................................................... Let us Worship Carol # 249 ........................................ “O Come All Ye Faithful” Narration................................................................... A Miracle Carol # 251 vs. 1,3,4 .......... “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” Narration........................................................................... Joy! Choir ........... A Child is Born/Angels From the Realms of Glory Narration............................................................ Heavenly Joy! Solo ...................................................................... O Holy Night Narration............................................... The Light of the World Carol # 241 ......................................................... “Arise Shine” Lighting of the Christ Candle Narration................................................ Nothing is Impossible Choir/Solo .............................................. Once Upon a Miracle Narration.................................................................. A Miracle! Carol # 259 vs. 5.................“Angels from the Realms of Glory” *Sharing of Christ’s Light .................................. John 1:1-5, 8:12 (Please tip unlit candles to the lit candles) *Carol (On back) ................................... “Silent Night! Holy Night!” *Christmas Blessing The Light of the world has come. Let Christ’s light shine in the darkest corner of your life. Let Christ’s love shine in the darkest corners of our world. God is with us. Alleluia! Amen! Offering *Postlude (Please extinguish your candles and place them in the boxes by the doors as you exit) *Prayer of Thanks *Those that are able are invited to stand Ministry of Music # 250 vs. 1,3........ “O Little Town of Bethlehem” # 250 vs. 4................................... “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Thank you to our Christmas Eve Worship Participants: Worship Leader: Pastor Bob Rook; Ministry of Music: Peace Choir, Taylor Rook, Lauren Schuur, Lindsay Ter Wee, Delilah Thompson; Narrators: Thom Borchert & Aiden Westra; Director of Music: Amanda Vande Zande; Accompanist: Minda Thompson; Ushers: Tom & Eva Richards, & Lenard & Betty Schmidt; Sound: Corey Westra; Greeters: Upstairs: Garrett & Nancy Van Surksum; Downstairs: Greg & Sheryl Steuk; Nursery: Steve and Diane Vogel; Peace Reformed Church hopes that the joy of Christ’s birth will be a light to your lives this Christmas and everyday! Merry Christmas! Silent Night! Holy 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, wondrous star, lend thy light. With the angels let us sing. Alleluia to our King. Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! Peace Reformed Church Sharing the love and peace of Jesus Christ 4100 Outer Drive North Sioux City, Iowa peacereformed.org (712) 258-0486 Pastor Bob Rook December 24, 2014