Christmas Eve 2012 Silent Night (Con’t) 3 Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light, Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
4 Silent night, holy night! Wonderous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior, is born, Christ the Savior is born.
Benediction Postlude
Angels We Have Heard On High
Aaron Nachtigal
11:00 pm Service Jim Gates Pastor Aaron Nachtigal, Acoustic Guitar Claudia Nachtigal, Soprano
First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk 820 Colonial Ave, Norfolk VA 23507 (757) 625-1697 fpcnorfolk.org
Christmas Eve Worship 11:00 pm, December 24th 2012
Prelude
Divinum Mysterium
Call to Worship
Luke 2:1-7
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Offertory Anthem
Jim Gates
What Child Is This?
Aaron and Claudia Nachtigal
Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
God of love, all year long we pursue power and money, yet you come in weakness. All season long we covet great material gifts, when you alone offer what is lasting. Through the work of our Lord Jesus, who comes among us full of grace and truth, forgive us, heal us, correct us. Then open our lips, that we may sing your praise with the angels, and remake our lives, that we may witness to your transforming love.
Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. Esther 2:7-11, 15-17
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Hymn #9 - O Come, O Come Emmanuel Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
2 O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadows put to flight. (Refrain) 3 O come, Desire of nations, bind All peoples in one heart and mind; Bid envy, strife, and discord cease; Fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. (Refrain)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Celebration of Holy Communion Invitation to The Lord’s Table Words of Institution Prayer of Consecration The Lord’s Prayer
Passing of the Peace
1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear.
The Preached Word
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Our Christmas offering is for our Joy Home children and families in Kenya. Your generous gift will meet the need for medical care, education, resources for the ‘mothers’ who each care for 7 to 8 children, and operational funds needed to keep the home running. Your support makes possible a daily reminder that each of these children are adopted into royalty by the King of Kings.
2. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.
Prayer of Confession
Old Testament Reading
Matthew 1:18-25
Offering and Connection Card
Hymn #2 - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 1. Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.
New Testament Reading
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Sharing of the Elements (Please partake when you are served.) Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn #60 - Silent Night 1 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.
2 Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia; Christ the Savior, is born, Christ the Savior is born.