LIVE - Worship, Christmas Eve 2024

Chula Vista Presbyterian Church Love God, Love Others Carol Prelude Opening Hymn O Come All Ye Faithful #41 Invitation/lighting of the Christ Candle Call to Worship L: In those days, in the beginning, Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem. He was to be registered, and she was expecting a child. The time came for Mary to give birth, so she delivered her child, wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a manger. P: And the angels sang, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth, peace to all whom God favors.” L: Let us worship our with-us God. P: Let us sing songs of praise! Candle Lighting A: In a weary and worn world, how do we begin again? Where do we start? B: Let us begin with hope. Let us begin with peace. Let us begin with joy. Let us begin with love. A: Yes, let us begin with love, for surely love knows your name. B: Today, in addition to the candles of hope, peace, joy, and love, we light the Christ Candle. For surely God is in this place. Surely the Spirit is near. Surely love knows our name. A: May we rest in that good news. Unto us a child is born. A light shines in the darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it. Glory to God in the highest heaven! Amen. Anticipation Of The Messiah Isaiah 11:1-9 Carol Let All Mortal Flesh, Keep Silence # The Angel Visits Mary Luke 1:26-38 Carol The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came #9 Joseph’s Dream Matthew 1:18-25 Choir Anthem Comfort My People Arr. Lloyd Larson Chancel Choir Christmas Prayer The Birth Luke 2:1-7 Carol Away in a Manger #24 Angelic Announcement Luke 2:8-15 Carol Hark the Herald Angel Sing #31 Gifts For A King Matthew 2:1-12 Choir Anthem O Little Town of Bethlehem Arr. Ruth Elaine Schram Reflection John 1:1-14 Carols Joy to the World #44 Silent Night #60 Merry Christmas from the Chula Vista Presbyterian Church Family to yours. One service on December 29th and January 5th at 9:30am.