“Service of Lessons and Carols“
The Lessons and Carols
The First Lesson – Genesis 3:8-15
Rev. Angela Martin
The Second Lesson – Jeremiah 23:5-8
Sylvia Harper
Sanctuary Choir
“Come Thou Long, Expected Jesus”
Arr. Robert Hobby
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.
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.
Rule in all hope of all. Come, expected Jesus , come.
The Third Lesson – Isaiah 9:1-6
John Bowles
The Fourth Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-10
J.B. Thrasher
The Fifth Lesson – Luke 1:26-38
Becky Ferguson
Hymn No. 230 verses 1-2
“O Little Town of Bethelehem”
The Sixth Lesson – Luke 2:1-7
Rev. Stanley Davidson
The Seventh Lesson – Luke 2:8-16
Matthew Pitts
Hymn No. 239 verses 1-2
“Silent Night, Holy Night”
The Eighth Lesson – Matthew 2:1-11
Andrew Pitts
Hymn No. 245 verses 1-3
“The First Noel”
Offering
Offertory Anthem
“Ev’en So Lord Quickly Come”
Paul Manz
Sanctuary Choir
Peace be to you and grace from Him. Who freed us from our sins,
who loved us all and shed His
blood, that we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy to our Lord,
the Lord, Almighty God, who was
and is and is to come; sing Holy, Holy, Lord! Rejoice in heaven,
all ye that dwell therin, rejoice
on earth, ye saints below. For Christ is coming soon.
Lord Jesus quickly come, and night shall be
no more. They need no light nor lamp not sun,
for Christ will be their ALL!
*The Doxology No. 95
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 Ninth Lesson – John 1:1-14
Rev. Mike Holly
*Hymn No. 234 verses 1-3
“O Come All Ye Faithful”
*Choral Benediction
“Let Us Worship Him”
*Sending Forth with Blessing
Be people of love. Let love live in your heart and share the love of Christ with all you meet. Share love by loving those you see regularly. Start by loving your community. Share love by loving those you do not know. Share love by praying for our world. As you go out into the wonder of God’s creations, share love, joy, peace, and hope with all those you meet. Amen.
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