Order of Service Choir Introit
See! In yonder manger low
Welcome and Intimations Call to Worship Hymn 324
Angels from the realms of glory Omit verse 2 and 3
Prayer Light the Fourth Advent candle Advent candles tell their story as we watch and pray, longing for the Day of Glory, ‘Come, Lord, soon,’ we say. Pain and sorrow, tears and sadness changed for gladness on that Day. Prophet voices loudly crying, making pathways clear; glimpsing glory, self-denying, calling all to hear. Through their message - challenged, shaken – hearts awaken: God is near! John the Baptist, by his preaching and by water poured, brought to those who heard his teaching news of hope restored: ‘Keep your vision strong and steady, and be ready for the Lord.’ Mary’s gift, beyond all telling, was to give Christ room. She gave God a human dwelling in a mother’s womb. Who could guess the final story? – cross and glory; empty tomb! Readings
Isaiah 7:10-16 page 692 St Matthew 1:18-25 page 965
The Well Good News of Christmas - Kingz Kidz Nativity Hymn 306 Hymn 315 Hymn 304 Hymn 310
O come, all ye faithful Once in royal David’s city O little town of Bethlehem See him lying on a bed of straw
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light Born a King on Bethlehem's plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb Glorious now, behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav'n replies Offering/Presentation of the offering (Hymn 807 Praise God from whom all blessing flow) Prayer of Dedication and Intercession Hymn 301 Benediction
Hark! the herald angels sing
Welcome and Intimations A very warm welcome to our Christmas Nativity Service this morning from all at New Laigh Kirk. Christmas Christingle Service is TONIGHT. Come for 6.30pm to make your Christingle Candle for the service beginning at 7.00pm. The service concludes with singing carols of your choice sitting around the Christmas tree. Christmas Eve Christmas Carol Singing begins at 11.00pm leading into our Watchnight Service beginning at 11.30pm. Enjoy tea or coffee or mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas cake served immediately after the service as you wish family and friends of New Laigh Kirk 'Merry Christmas'. Worship on Christmas Day will begin at 11.00am. Children please bring your toys to show us. Come and begin your Christmas Day celebration with worship. Tea and coffee will be served in the church immediately after the service. If you would like to be included in the rota for Bible Reading at Sunday worship for 2017, please give your name to Helen Colman. Both existing and new readers should add their names to the list. Thanks to everyone who brought beautiful gifts to the gift service last Sunday. Your generosity was overwhelming, with around 1,000 parcels around the Christmas tree. Thanks also to those who worked hard on Monday morning to sort the gifts for distribution. The parcels will be delivered before Christmas by staff of local children's and family services. Your kindness will make a real difference to many families this Christmas. Congregational Board Meeting scheduled for December has been cancelled. Highlights Klub: Festive Dinner at Franklin and Sloane on Monday, 19th December at 7.30pm. EACHa is very grateful for all your donations of toiletries for the hygiene packs. Anything you are able to bring is very much appreciated. Just now we would particularly welcome shaving gel/foam, disposable razors, shampoo and conditioner. Visit our NEW website http://www.nlk.church and see what's going on at New Laigh Kirk.