Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 – 7:00 PM ~ THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BLAIRSVILLE

THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BLAIRSVILLE Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 – 7:00 PM THE ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude - “O Little Town of Bethlehem”-arr. Hayes Dave Hiltabidle, saxophone ~ Cindy Borbonus, piano Welcome - Pam Lewis, Liturgist Opening Prayer Lighting of the Advent Candle - The Bruner Family SERVICE OF THE NATIVITY Introduction “O Come All Ye Faithful” Hymn # 182 Mary’s Story “Mary Did You Know” Abigail Bruner, signing Joseph’s Story “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” Hymn # 486 vs. 1 & 2 Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Hymn # 180 vs. 1 & 2 “No Room”-Arr. Peterson - The Chancel Choir The Birth of Jesus “Away in a Manger” Hymn # 203 God Is with Us “What Child Is This” Hymn # 184 Shepherd’s Story “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” Hymn # 189 Magi’s Story “We Three Kings” Hymn # 233 We Gather at the Manger “O Holy Night” Hymn # 187 Nativity In Our Lives MINISTRY OF GIVING IN RESPONSE TO THE WORD Presentation of the Offering Doxology Prayer of Dedication SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (Please hold the cup until all have received. We will partake together.) Candlelight/ Holy Light (Congregation will sing once all candles are lit) “Joy to the World” “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Benediction Postlude *****