Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2014
6pm
Prelude
Welcome
*Gathering
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness,
On them a light has shined.
For a child has been born for us,
A son given to us;
Authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.
Carol # 280 ........................................................ “One Small Child”
Celebrating Advent Expectation
Reading 1: Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of
life.” (Light the candles)
Reading 2: Why do we light all the candles?
Reading 3: We first light the Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace candles
because they celebrate the miraculous gift of God that comes to
us in the birth of Christ. Later when we light the Christ candle its
light flickering in our sanctuary bids us to come and see the
mighty thing that God has done in bringing us salvation.
Reading 4: Let us pray: Come Lord Jesus, we are open to your
Spirit. We await your miraculous birth because you alone are the
Light of the World! Amen.
Children’s Message
Recognition of Visitors and Members
We would like you to sign the attendance register on the seat
nearest the center aisle in each row. Please sign the pad, pass it
down the row and then return it to the center
Christmas Eve Cantata................................ Once Upon a Miracle
Choir/Solo ......................... Angels, From the Realms of Glory/
Once Upon a Miracle
Narration.................................................. The Christmas Story
Duet ............................................................................ It’s True
Narration.......................................................... Let us Worship
Carol # 249 ........................................ “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Narration................................................................... A Miracle
Carol # 251 vs. 1,3,4 .......... “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”
Narration........................................................................... Joy!
Choir ........... A Child is Born/Angels From the Realms of Glory
Narration............................................................ Heavenly Joy!
Solo ...................................................................... O Holy Night
Narration............................................... The Light of the World
Carol # 241 ......................................................... “Arise Shine”
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Narration................................................ Nothing is Impossible
Choir/Solo .............................................. Once Upon a Miracle
Narration.................................................................. A Miracle!
Carol # 259 vs. 5.................“Angels from the Realms of Glory”
*Sharing of Christ’s Light .................................. John 1:1-5, 8:12
(Please tip unlit candles to the lit candles)
*Carol (On back) ................................... “Silent Night! Holy Night!”
*Christmas Blessing
The Light of the world has come. Let Christ’s light shine in the
darkest corner of your life. Let Christ’s love shine in the
darkest corners of our world. God is with us.
Alleluia! Amen!
Offering
*Postlude (Please extinguish your candles and place them in the
boxes by the doors as you exit)
*Prayer of Thanks
*Those that are able are invited to stand
Ministry of Music # 250 vs. 1,3........ “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
# 250 vs. 4................................... “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Thank you to our Christmas Eve Worship Participants: Worship
Leader: Pastor Bob Rook; Ministry of Music: Peace Choir, Taylor
Rook, Lauren Schuur, Lindsay Ter Wee, Delilah Thompson;
Narrators: Thom Borchert & Aiden Westra; Director of Music:
Amanda Vande Zande; Accompanist: Minda Thompson; Ushers:
Tom & Eva Richards, & Lenard & Betty Schmidt; Sound: Corey
Westra; Greeters: Upstairs: Garrett & Nancy Van Surksum;
Downstairs: Greg & Sheryl Steuk; Nursery: Steve and Diane Vogel;
Peace Reformed Church hopes that the joy of Christ’s birth
will be a light to your lives this Christmas and everyday!
Merry Christmas!
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.
Round yon virgin mother and child.
Holy infant so tender and mild.
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light.
With the angels let us sing.
Alleluia to our King.
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Peace Reformed Church
Sharing the love and peace of Jesus Christ
4100 Outer Drive North
Sioux City, Iowa
peacereformed.org
(712) 258-0486
Pastor Bob Rook
December 24, 2014