Morning Worship LIVE - Sunday 19th December 2021

Christ Church URC Nativity Service - 4th Sunday in Advent 10.30am Opening welcome Call to worship Lighting the Advent Candle Notices Carol R&S 149 Infant holy, infant lowly Prayers Bible reading : Luke chapter 1 verses 26-38 Playlet : The unexpected Christmas Orchestra play O Little town of Bethlehem (2 verses no intro) Orchestra play Silent Night (1 verse no intro) Orchestra plays While shepherds watch their flocks by night. (2 or 3 verses, no intro) Orchestra plays The angel Gabriel from heaven came (I verse no intro) Orchestra plays another verse of The Angel Gabriel (no intro) Orchestra plays See R&S 151 him lying in a bed of straw (all verses sung by congregation) with intro Orchestra play We three Kings 2 verses, no intro Orchestra (strings?) play R&S 146 Away in a manager- children sing first verse all in for the other 2 (full orchestra) Reading : Joseph and the Shepherds Short talk Carol: R&S 167 Once in Royal David’s city Nativity Choir 'Ding dong Merrily on high' Carol: R&S 159 Hark the Herald Angels Sing Reflection on the Nativity Prayers of Intercession and Lord’s Prayer Carol: R&S 135 Joy to the world Blessing Grace