What Child is This? What Child is this who laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? What Child is this who laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherd’s watch are keeping. Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherd’s watch are keeping.

This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary

Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding? Why lies He in such mean estate Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent word is pleading. Good Christian, fear; for sinners here The silent word is pleading.

This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, King to own Him; So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, King to own Him;

The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone him. The King of kings salvation brings Let loving hearts enthrone him.

This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary This, This is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Joy, joy for Christ is born, the babe, the Son of Mary

Lighting the Advent Wreath The Movafaghi family

What are these candles for? This Advent wreath reminds us of God’s love in Jesus Christ. There are five candles. What are these candles for? This Advent wreath reminds us of God’s love in Jesus Christ. There are five candles.

We shall light a new candle each Sunday from now until Christmas. As we light our Advent candles, may they bring us together in the warm light of God’s love. We shall light a new candle each Sunday from now until Christmas. As we light our Advent candles, may they bring us together in the warm light of God’s love.

The Gospel of Luke tells what happened on the night when Jesus was born:

When the angels had left them,...the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem, and see what has taken place, When the angels had left them,...the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem, and see what has taken place,

which God has made known to us.” (Luke 2:15) In those days, shepherds didn’t count for much. which God has made known to us.” (Luke 2:15) In those days, shepherds didn’t count for much.

But God chose shepherds to welcome and honor Jesus. We light the Christ candle to praise Jesus Christ,

who comes to all of us, beginning with the least and the last.

Living Christ, give us faith to trust you, hope to follow you, love to live for you, wisdom to know you, and joy to adore you. We trust you, we love you, we praise you. Amen Living Christ, give us faith to trust you, hope to follow you, love to live for you, wisdom to know you, and joy to adore you. We trust you, we love you, we praise you. Amen

Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel.

Soon and Very Soon Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King;

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.

On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King; On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King; On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King; On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King;

On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King. On that Christmas morn, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.

He will save us all, We are going to see the King; He will save us all, We are going to see the King; He will save us all, We are going to see the King; He will save us all, We are going to see the King;

He will save us all, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King. He will save us all, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King;

Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King. Soon and very soon, We are going to see the King; Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King.

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold!

"Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven's all gracious King! The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.

O ye, beneath life's crushing load Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow;

Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; O rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.

Hear the angels sing, Hear the angels sing! Hallelujah!

For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold,

When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendor fling And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing.

Hear the angels sing, Hear the angels sing! Hallelujah!

Passing the Peace of Christ

Offertory

King of Angels Bells of joy are ringing, angels sweetly singing hymns of glory tongues of exaltation

to the newborn savior lying in a manger hymns of praise, carols of adoration

King of Angels we worship you, under heaven’s stars King of angels we celebrate the miracle you are The miracle of grace you are

Jesus meek and lowly, son of God most holy sacred mystery of incarnation

heaven and earth adore you we fall down before you shout of mercy, hope of our salvation

King of Angels we worship you, under heaven’s stars King of angels we celebrate the miracle you are

King of Angels we worship you, under heaven’s stars King of angels we celebrate the miracle you are The miracle of grace you are

Gloria in excelsis deo In excelsis deo, gloria, gloria Gloria in excelsis deo In excelsis deo, glory be to God on High

King of Angels we worship you, under heaven’s stars King of angels we celebrate the miracle you are

King of Angels we worship you, under heaven’s stars King of angels we celebrate the miracle you are The miracle of grace you are

Gloria in excelsis deo In excelsis deo

The Christmas Pageant Children and parents in biblical dress are invited to come forward and sit in front of the altar table and wait until you are called up to the manger scene.

Luke 1:26-31, In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David.

Luke 1:26-31, The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be.

Luke 1:26-31, The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.

Luke 1:26-31, And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”

Matthew 1:20-21 “…an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, and said, “Joseph, son of David, do be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:20-21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus…”

O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

Luke 2:1-7 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2:1-7 All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David.

Luke 2:1-7 He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.

Luke 2:1-7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Luke 2:9-12 “And an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But angel said to them,

Luke 2:9-12 “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of a great joy for all the people:

Luke 2:9-12 to you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find the child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”

The First Noel The first Noel the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep. On a cold winters night that was so deep. The first Noel the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep. On a cold winters night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the East, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave good light; And so it continued both day and night. They looked up and saw a star, Shining in the East, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave good light; And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Matthew 2:9-11 …they set out, and there ahead of them, went the star which they had seen in the east went before them, until it stopped over the place where the child was.

Matthew 2:9-11 When they saw the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy.

Matthew 2:9-11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage.

Matthew 2:9-11 Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”

We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light

Born a king on Bethlehem’s plain. Gold I bring to crown him again. King forever ceasing never, Over us all to reign.

O star of wonder star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading still proceeding Guide us to thy perfect light

Oh Come, All Ye Faithful Oh come all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant. Oh come ye, Oh come ye To Bethlehem.

Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels; Oh come, let us adore Him, Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

Message The Gift of Presence Rev. Lynn Barton The Gift of Presence Rev. Lynn Barton

We Become One Body

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Receiving the Bread and Cup

We celebrate His presence!

Emmanuel What hope we hold this starlit night a King is born in Bethlehem Our journey long, we seek the light that leads to the hallowed manger ground What hope we hold this starlit night a King is born in Bethlehem Our journey long, we seek the light that leads to the hallowed manger ground

What fear we felt in the silent age four hundred years can he be found But broken by a baby's cry rejoice in the hallowed manger ground What fear we felt in the silent age four hundred years can he be found But broken by a baby's cry rejoice in the hallowed manger ground

Emmanuel, Emmanuel God incarnate here to dwell Emmanuel, Emmanuel Praise His name Emmanuel Emmanuel, Emmanuel God incarnate here to dwell Emmanuel, Emmanuel Praise His name Emmanuel

The son of God, here, born to bleed a crown of thorns would pierce His brow And we beheld this offering, exalted now, the King of kings Praise God for the hallowed manger ground

Emmanuel, Emmanuel God incarnate here to dwell Emmanuel, Emmanuel Praise His name Emmanuel

O Praise His Name Emmanuel

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.

Mary, Did You Know? Mary did you know that your baby boy would some day walk on water?

Mary did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters?

Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered will soon deliver you.

Mary did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?

Mary did you know that your baby boy will calm the storm with his hand?

Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?

When you've kissed your little baby then you've kissed the face of God.

The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again.

The lame will leap, the dumb will speak the praises of the lamb

Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?

Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy was heaven's perfect lamb? This sleeping child you're holding is the great “I AM.”

It’s Christmas Time In the City on a Hill hear the bells chime Peace on earth; goodwill. It’s Christmas time In the City on a Hill hear the bells chime Peace on earth; goodwill. It’s Christmas time

Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time

In the town of Bethlehem see the stars shine Fall down and worship Him; It’s Christmas time In the town of Bethlehem see the stars shine Fall down and worship Him; It’s Christmas time

Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king and with the angels sing at Christmas time Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king and with the angels sing at Christmas time

Gloria! In excelsis Deo! Gloria! In excelsis Deo! Gloria!

In the City on a Hill hear the bells chime Peace on earth; goodwill. It’s Christmas time In the City on a Hill hear the bells chime Peace on earth; goodwill. It’s Christmas time

Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time

Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time Glad tidings we will bring of Christ the newborn king And with the angels sing at Christmas time

In the City on a Hill Gloria! In the City on a Hill Gloria!

Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherd why this jubilee, Why your joyous strains prolong What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, In excelsis Deo! Shepherd why this jubilee, Why your joyous strains prolong What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, In excelsis Deo!

Gloria, In excelsis Deo! Gloria, In excelsis Deo!

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the new-born King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the new-born King. Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Oh, Holy Night Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine! Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine

Candle Lighting & Going Forth John’s Gospel says about Jesus Christ that “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”

As candlelight surrounds us, lit from the one light of Christ, so may we reflect Christ's light and love in the world.

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

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 Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth