WORSHIP ORDER
December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
WELCOME, GREETING, & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scott Sears & Schauna Chambers
PRELUDE
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Acolyte: Beloved Child of God
Cross Bearer: Beloved Child of God
As the Light of Christ passes you, stand as you are able and then be seated when the Acolyte returns to the back of the sanctuary.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
Chambers Family (5pm service)
Anderson Family (11pm service)
PRAYER AFTER LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
Holy God, on this most sacred night, we thank you for this light – the light of Christ, which no darkness can overcome. We have waited in hope, we have prayed for peace, we have leaned into joy, and we have sought your love. Now, at the center of our waiting, we find a Child. By the flame of this candle, warm our hearts to receive the single, precious entry you have made into our world’s ledger. As this light shines, let it scatter our anxieties and reveal your infinite worth in every human face. May the light of the Prince of Peace go with us from this place – over the hills, across the rivers, and into every home – until the whole world is gathered in your glow. In the name of the One who truly counts, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#230 O Little Town of Bethlehem
SPECIAL MUSIC
O Holy Night
Bill Weekley, tenor (5pm service)
Welcome to Our World
Rhonda Adkins (11pm service)
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS
Scott Sears
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 9:2-7
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
#217 Away in a Manger
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:1-20
SERMON
Who’s Counting
Scott Sears
SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
Please follow the pastor’s direction for the liturgy.
CANDLE LIGHTING & CONGREGATIONAL SONG
All of the lights, except the Christ Candle, will be extinguished in the Sanctuary as we begin to sing this hymn. The pastor will light a single candle from that Christ Candle and begin to share it with the congregation, who in turn will share it with each other. Please keep the candle that is lit upright as you pass the light on to the next person.
#239 Silent Night
POSTLUDE
Jay Brooks, organ (5pm service)
Rhonda Adkins, pianist (11pm service)
BENEDICTION AND BLESSING
Scott Sears
