Salem UMC December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Edited for YouTube

The shepherds were the first to hear the good news. And it was no coincidence. Christmas blessings to all on this Silent Night. Enjoy the service and extra special music we use to celebrate this holiest of nights. Chapters 0:00 Pre Worship Music: French Horn Quartet 6:01 Prelude: "Ancient of Days, Newborn Tonight" 7:10 Welcome & Greetings 8:15 Advent Candle Lighting and Music 12:23 Hymn: "O Come, All Ye Faithful" 14:04 Pastoral Prayer 17:21 The Lord's Prayer 17:52 Children's Time 29:03 Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 1-7 29:47 Musical Solo - Hope Lemke "Breath of Heaven" 35:28 Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 8-14 36:13 French Horn Quartet: The First Noel" 38:08 Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 15-21 38:58 Choir Anthem: "Christmas Peace" 42:43 Message: "Welcome: An Angel Appears to the Shepherds" 57:41 Hymn: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" 59:15 Offering Invitation 59:44 Special Music with Dave Pauly on Flute: "Oh Holy Night" 1:04:02 Dedication of our Gifts 1:04:23 Communion - Everyone is Welcome Here 1:05:45 Special Music: "Mary Did You Know" 1:11:43 Scripture Reading: John 1: 1-9 1:12:29 Candle Lighting 1:12:55 Choir: "Night of Silence" 1:15:55 Congregation Sing: "Silent Night" 1:19:51 Hymn: "Joy to the World" 1:21:30 Benediction 1:22:00 Postlude