Trinity United Methodist Church
GATHERING
Welcome
*Call to Worship
Leader: A child has been born for us, whose name is called:
Wonderful Counselor—
Women: Good Shepherd, Deliverer,
Men: Lamb of God, The Word;
Leader: Mighty God—
Women: First and Last, Author of Life,
Men: Morning Star, The Light;
Leader: Everlasting Father-
Women: Light of the World, The Vine
Men: Bread of Life, Resurrection and Life;
Leader: Prince of Peace—
Women: Chief Cornerstone, Lord of lords,
Men: King of kings, The Way.
All People: He is Immanuel. God with us!
CHILDREN’S TIME
Children are invited forward for a message and song
Children’s Message
*Christmas Hymn: #228 “He Is Born” (verse 1)
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Scripture: Luke 2:3-7
Tonight we light the four candles of Advent waiting.
We light one for the people who waited for hundreds of years for God's Messiah.
We light one for Mary and Joseph waiting for Jesus to be born.
We light one for all the waiting we have done getting ready for this night.
We light one for all the people who are still waiting tonight for God's love and justice and peace.And tonight, we can finally light the Christ Candle. Jesus is born! The Mes- siah has come! So let us all say, "Merry Christmas!"
All People: Merry Christmas!
HEARING & RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Hymn: #219 “What Child Is This” (Verse 1)
(Children return to their seats)
Christmas Prayer
Ministry of Music: "God in this Child"
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Hymn: #240 "Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
Scripture: 2:15-20
Message: “It’s Our Story” by Pastor Jennifer
Hymn: #234 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (Verses 1, 3 & 6)
SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
Candle Lighting Introduction
*Hymn & Passing of the Light: #239 “Silent Night”
*Benediction
Leader: Go, singing a song to the God of our salvation.
Sing of mighty deeds and glory. Join the heavenly chorus and sing:
All: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace."
Leader: Sing of God's salvation from day to day.
All: Jesus Christ is born today!
*Closing Hymn: #246 “Joy to the World” (Verse 1)
Postlude
*Please rise in body or in spirit when indicated by the asterisk*