The Candlelighting Service: The Pastor will receive the light from the Christ Candle and transfer
it to the ushers. The ushers will then transfer it to the person seated at the end of each pew. This will enable you to receive your light from the person seated next to you. Starting at the front of the sanctuary, with your candles lit, follow the Pastor into the night and out into the world! How to light your candle: A lighted candle is never tipped in order to light anothers candle. Hold your lighted candle upright at all times. The person receiving the light tips their unlit candlewick over the other persons lighted candle. Please watch your children carefully if they have a lighted candle.
Our Mission Statement
Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving
We are glad you are here!
PLEASE TAKE YOUR POINSETTIA(S) AFTER THIS EVENINGS SERVICE.
Druid Hills United Methodist Church
1712 S.E. Lake Weir Road Ocala, Florida 34471 352-629-5688 Rev. Daryl W. Allen, pastor Email:
[email protected] Pastors blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com Website: www.druidhillsocala.org
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2011
Scripture *Carol Scripture
Luke 2:8-14 (NRSV) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Luke 2:15-20 (NRSV) WE OFFER OUR TITHES AND PRAISE
NT, page 58 UMH 240 NT, page 58
WE GATHER IN GODS PRESENCE
*Gathering Praise Prelude & Lighting of the Candles Emmanuel, Emmanuel Christmas Celebration UMH 204
Prayer of Blessing and Consecration Offering and Offertory Caroling! Caroling! WE HEAR GODS WORD PROCLAIMED Anthem Meditation: Solo And the Stars Sang Marys Christmas: The Gift Wiseman Saw the Light Chancel Choir Rev. Daryl W. Allen Lenny Shank
WE COME BEFORE GOD IN WORSHIP
*Call to Worship Leader: Tonight old dreams die and new dreams come to life. The Promise is fulfilled! People: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace. Leader: Hope gives way to joy and prayer to proclamation. People: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace. Leader: Our candles illuminate our story. Dawn invades midnight. The Light of the World has come. People: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace. Leader: And this light is a light for all; igniting a flame within the soul, warming us from within, radiating love, lighting our lives with the presence of Godcome-alive in human flesh within us and among us now and always. People: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill to all. All: Glory to God in the highest! *Carol Lighting the Advent Wreath *Carol What Child is This WE COME BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER Christmas Eve Prayer Carol Medley The First Noel (vs. 1) O Little Town of Bethlehem (vs. 1) Scripture Carol Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV) Theres a Song in the Air *Congregation standing as you are able. UMH 245 UMH 230 NT, page 58 UMH 249 Rev. Daryl W. Allen UMH 219 Away in a Manger UMH 217
WE DEPART TO SERVE AND SHARE GODS LOVE
The Passing of the Light The symbol of taking Christs light into the world is almost overwhelming. It is a beautiful event to receive the light from the Christ candle through others, to share it with another, and then to take Christs light into the world. Dismissal Go in His light and change the world! Silent Night
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, loves pure light; radiant beams from Thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
