I thought I'd post my service this year as it is a adaptation of the Lessons
and Carols from King's College. I have changed it quite a bit in that I have
removed the heavy emphasis on sin evoked by the Genesis readings and gone to
a more prophetic bent, more in Matthew's style. The carols have also been
shifted to those more familiar and beloved by the congregations I serve.
FWIW Blessings on your Christmas.
Fayetta Clark fayetta@wcta.net

Communities of Faith United Methodist Parish
Bertha, Central, Clarissa, Clotho, Eagle Bend, Verndale, Wrightstown
Christmas Eve Service - December 24, 1999
A Service of Lessons and Carols

Gathering

Processional Hymn
"Angels From the Realms of Glory" #220 vs.1,4

The Bidding Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing

Carol "Blessed Be the God of Israel" #209 vs. 1,2

First Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Carol "O Come O Come Emmanuel" #211 vs. 1, 2,4

Second Lesson Isaiah 11:1-4a

Carol "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" #196

Third Lesson Micah 5:2-5a

Carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem" #230 vs. 1,3,4

Fourth Lesson Luke 1:26-35, 38

Carol "There’s A Song in the Air" #249 vs. 1,2,3

Fifth Lesson Isaiah 42:1-9

Carol "O Come All Ye Faithful" # 234 vs. 1, 3

Sixth Lesson Luke 2:1-7

Message "Unto Us a Child is Born"

Carol "Joy to the World" #246 vs.1,2

Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-20

Carol "Away In a Manger" #217 vs. 1,2

Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-12

Carol "We Three Kings" #254 vs. 1

Offering
Prayer of Dedication (unison) L. Baylor
Wonder-making God, your gifts are suprising and
beyond our expectation. Thank you for gifting us once
again with Christmas. We join ourselves and our offerings
with the shepherd who returned home praising and
glorifying You for all they had seen and heard. with Mary,
we will ponder the words and music of this holy event.
Transform us as messengers of good news that we may
serve you with vision and high purposes in the days ahead.
Amen.

Ninth Lesson John 1: 1-14

Carol "Silent Night" #239

Dismissal with Blessing

Going Forth