This Christmas, take a moment to embrace the timeless story of a baby born in a humble stable, destined to bring salvation to the world. Join us for a heartfelt Christmas Eve service filled with traditional carols, inspiring music, and the warmth of candlelight. The service begins at 7:00 PM at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and will last about an hour. Let’s celebrate the true meaning of Christmas together.
In addition to attending in person, you can stream the service live HERE on Facebook or HERE on our website.
Thanks to our musicians Curtis & Anika Howell and Annette Dominik.
Order of Service
Prelude: "Still, Still, Still" Ehret, Evans
Carol: "Once In Royal David's City" #166 Alexander, Gauntlett [1st verse solo]
Welcome
Opening of the Bible & Lighting of the Christ Candle
We gather in this holy moment
to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ,
The Prince of Peace.
We rejoice in his coming:
the dawn of hope,
the gift of peace,
the song of joy,
the revelation of God's love.
We light the Christ candle,
a radiant sign of the new life God promises
in the birth of this child.
(Light the Christ candle)
May the warmth of Christ’s light surround all people,
bringing comfort to the weary
and strength to those who are burdened.
As this light shines among us,
may it also shine through us,
in deeds shaped by hope, peace, joy, and love.
We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus,
the Light of the World. Amen.
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, 62:1-3
Carol: "O Come O Come Emmanuel" #122 Neale, Helmore
Scripture: Luke 2:1–7
Narrative: The Innkeeper's Wife
Carol: "Away In A Manger" #149 McFarland, Luther, Kirkpatrick
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Narrative: A Shepherd Boy
Carol: "The First Noel" #136
A Christmas Eve Litany (based on Psalm 126)
When our lives feel dry and parched, O Lord,
send the living waters of your Spirit.
Restore us, revive our hope,
and cause new life to spring up among us.
Immanuel, come quickly.
When our days seem empty and our fields barren,
promise us a rich harvest.
Send us home carrying sheaves of blessing,
fill us with your abundance,
and teach us to share.
Immanuel, come quickly.
When our bodies are weary
and our spirits bowed low,
turn our tears into laughter,
and our sighs into songs of joy.
Immanuel, come quickly.
When our lives feel small
and hope grows thin,
open our eyes to see greater things,
stretch our vision, and widen our hearts.
Immanuel, come quickly.
As you restored your people long ago,
restore us again, O Lord,
until our mouths are filled with laughter
and our tongues with songs of joy.
Immanuel, come quickly. Amen.
Scripture Luke 2:13-14
Carol: "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear" #148 Sears, Willis
Narrative: An Angel
Christmas Offering
Solo: "Mary's wildest Dreams" by Maria Fuller
Scripture: John 1:1-5, 9-14
Meditation
Candle Lighting
Carol: "Silent Night" #154 Gruber, Young, Mohr
Carol: "Go Tell It On The Mountain" #133 Work Jr. [soloist singing verse; congregation on refrain]
Benediction
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