Christmas Eve Service (12/24/2024)

First Presbyterian Church LaGrange, IN A Service of Lessons and Carols December 24, 2024 Prelude: “Mary's Lullaby to the Infant King” Mr. Kevin Ramer by Lucy Warriner, based on an old German melody Congregational singing: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” vs. 1, 3, 4 #188 Welcome Rev. Kenneth L. Weaver Christmas Prayer (Unison) Good and gracious God, on this holy night you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes; the Savior of all, lying in a manger.  Draw us into the mystery of your love. Join our voices with the heavenly chorus that we may sing your glory on high; in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Messiah, to whom be glory always. Amen. First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 OT p. 651 “Do You Hear What I Hear” Cassandra Petrie by Gloria Shayne “The Birthday of a King” by W. H. Neidlinger, arranged by Roger C. Wilson Kevin Ramer Congregational singing: “Angels from the Realms of Glory” vs. 1,3 #207 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1, 2 # 200 “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” vs. 1, 4 # 199   Second Lesson: Luke 1:67-69, 78-79 NT p. 54 “Mary, Did You Know?” Cassandra Petrie by Mark Lowry and Buddy Green Congregational singing: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” vs. 1, 3, 4 # 208 “There’s a Song in the Air” vs. 1, 2, 4 "O Christmas Tree" vss. 1,3  # 221  Third Lesson: Luke 2:4-15 (NT p. 54) with Meditation Rev. Weaver Lighting Christ Candle and Changing Liturgical Colors Congregational singing: “Silent Night! Holy Night!” #189 “What Child Is This?” vs. 1, 3 # 202 “For unto Us a Child Is Born” Kevin Ramer by G. F. Handel Abridged and arranged by Lani Smith from “Messiah” Reflect on the words as you listen to the music: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6, KJV “O Holy Night” Cassandra Petrie by Adolphe C. Adams & Cappeau De Roquemaure Arranged by Mark Hayes Congregational singing: “Joy to the World” vs. 1, 2, 4 # 194 Charge and Blessing Rev. Weaver You are invited to a light reception in Fellowship Hall.