Christmas Eve 4 o'clock Family Service | 24 Dec. 2024 | St. Dunstan's |Carmel Valley CA

p.m. Family Service Mood: Joyful Anticipation and Celebration Isaiah 62:6-12: This passage speaks of the coming salvation and the joy of the people as they are called "The Holy People, The Redeemed of the Lord." The mood is one of joyful anticipation and celebration of God's promises being fulfilled. Titus 3:4-7: This reading emphasizes the kindness and love of God our Savior, who saved us through the renewal by the Holy Spirit. The mood is one of gratitude and joy for the gift of salvation. Luke 2:(1-7)8-20: The familiar story of Jesus' birth, the angels announcing the good news to the shepherds, and their joyful response sets a mood of wonder, joy, and celebration. Psalm 97: This psalm calls for rejoicing in the Lord, celebrating His righteousness and justice. The mood is one of exultation and praise. COLLECT O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.