Christmas Eve - 5 or 11 p.m. Worship
Gathering Music
"The Seven Joys of Mary/Joy to the World" - Lani Smith
Chris Tolliver, piano
Greeting & Call to Worship
Prelude
"Carols of the Stable" - E. Broughton
Chris Tolliver, organ
*Congregational Hymn
"O Little Town of Bethlehem" - #230
(Please see words on the screen.)
Lighting of the Christmas Candle
The Freeman family (5 p.m.)
Brian & Aimee Keith (11 p.m.)
Children's Moment (5 p.m. only)
Aimee Keith, Children's Minister
Reading of the Christmas Story: Luke 2:1-7
Prayers of the People
The Lord's Prayer
*Congregational Hymn
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" - #240
(Please see words on the screen.)
Offertory
"Gesu Bambino"; "Peitro Yon"
Chris Tolliver, piano
*Doxology #94
(An in-person offering will be collected on Sunday by our ushers, or if you prefer, you may give online by clicking here.)
*Offertory Prayer
Sermon: "What's So Special About Christmas, Anyway?"
The Rev. Mark Dickinson, Settle Memorial senior pastor
Sermon Outline: To download a printable sermon outline, click here.
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“Jesus Christ is the exact likeness of the unseen God. He existed before God made everything at all, and in fact, Christ Himself is the Creator who made everything …” Colossians 1:15-16
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“God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love … that God sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” - 1 John 4:9-10
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“For this reason, God gave Jesus the name that is greater than any other name. One day all beings will fall on their knees, and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God.” - Philippians 2:9-11
Invitation to Communion & Prayer of Confession
The Great Thanksgiving
Celebration of Holy Communion
United Methodists believe in open communion, which means ALL are welcome. Gluten-free elements are available by either picking up a pre-sealed element in the back of the sanctuary (square wafer) or by coming forward to the altar rail to receive the pre-sealed item.
Music During Communion
"O Holy Night"
Lori Roach, soloist
*Congregational Hymn & Lighting of the Candles
"Silent Night" - #239
(Please see words on the screen.)
*Dismissal
Please leave quietly in prayerful silence.
Please return candles to the baskets as you leave the church.
*Please stand as you are able.
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