December 24, 2021 7pm Family Service & Christmas Pageant
WELCOME LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLES
In God’s house, there is hope: for God loves us too much to leave us just as we are. In God’s house, there is peace: and all that separates us from God falls away. In God’s house, there is joy: because God knows us by name and delights in us. In God’s house, there is love: because God is love, and God has enough love for us all. God is in the center of our hope, peace, joy, and love. God came to this earth to dwell among us. Here, we are home.
*OPENING MUSIC
Hope was Born this Night Born is the King
CHRISTMAS PRAYER
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CHILDREN’S TIME
“A Tree Lot Christmas”
Luke 2:1-20
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INVITATION TO OFFERING
MUSIC PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST MUSIC
Christmas Day God of every good gift, in this season when so many gifts are given and received, we are grateful for the gift of Emmanuel, God-with-us. Receive these humble gifts we offer now. Use them to keep building your home here. Help us to share your good news of great joy with all people. In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen. Please tip unlit candles toward candles that are already lit. Glow sticks are available for young children; please ask an usher. Silent Night Joy to the World
*BENEDICTION
Greeters Usher Acolytes Scripture Reader Slides Praise Band
The Miller Family Richard Greenwood Veronica Gardiner, Tatum Pritchard Luke Wagoner Laura Pritchard Chris Greenwood, Mike Pritchard, Siah Pritchard
Thank you for joining us on this holy night, as together we celebrate the birth of Christ! We hope this service will help you experience the hope, peace, love, and joy of Christmas. Our celebration will continue on Sunday morning with a special service of poetry and carols. Christmas Poetry & Carols Sunday, December 26 10:00 am
Or join us every week for Sunday worship together! 9:00 am Contemporary Worship Service 10:00 am Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service
All of our services are livestreamed at brunswickumc.com/live.
New Hope United Methodist Church 7 S. Maryland Ave., Brunswick, MD 21716 , website brunswickumc.com 301-834-7320 | newhopebrunswick@gmail.com The church office is open Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 am to 1 pm. Rev. Katie O’Hern Hamilton, Pastor cell: 301-834-2762 | pastorkohamilton@gmail.com