SF906 - Christmas Eve Candle Light Service
Welcome Tim McGhee
Prayer George Garber
The Promise of the Messiah’s Coming
Pastor (Tim McGhee) The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 (NKJV)
Song (Led by Larry Mooney) “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Hymn 244
Congregation (Led by George Garber) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)
Song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Hymn 245
Pastor Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matthew 1:18-19 (NKJV)
Congregation But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21 (NKJV)
Song “Jesus, Name Above All Names” Hymn 86
The Proclamation of the Messiah’s Birth
Pastor Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Luke 2:8-9 (NKJV)
Congregation Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12 (NKJV)
Song “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” Hymn 272
Pastor And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Luke 2:13 (NKJV)
Congregation “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14 (NKJV)
Song “Angels We Have Heard on High” Hymn 278
Pastor So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” Luke 2:15 (NKJV)
Song “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Hymn 250
Congregation And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16 (NKJV)
Song “Away in a Manger” Hymn 262
Pastor And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2:21-22 (NKJV)
Congregation And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,” Luke 25-31 (NKJV)
Song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” (chorus only) Hymn 258
Pastor Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1-2 (NKJV)
Congregation When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 (NKJV)
Song “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Hymn 249
Congregation We have come to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Pastor Wise men still seek Jesus. For in Him alone is eternal life.
The Purpose of the Messiah’s Mission
Congregation For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 (NKJV)
Pastor For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God… 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)
Song “Nothing but the Blood” Hymn 337
Pastor Now let us come to the Lord’s table and remember His death for us.
Congregation As we come let us remember the Apostle Paul’s words to us.
Pastor Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 11:27 (NKJV)
Congregation But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28 (NKJV)
Pastor Let us now receive the bread and the cup with thankful hearts. (Elements are distributed)
Song (instrument only) “Give Thanks” Hymn 170
Pastor For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 1 Corinthians 11:23 (NKJV)
Congregation And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NKJV)
Prayer Tim McGhee
Everyone eat the bread
Pastor In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:25 (NKJV)
Prayer George Garber
Everyone drink the cup
Congregation For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NKJV)
Lower the house lights
Pastor In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
Pastor As we sing “Silent Night! Holy Night!” a representative for each family will come and light his or her candle and return to light the candle of each family member.
Song “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Hymn 253
The Praise of the Messiah’s People
Pastor Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 (NKJV)
Song “Joy to the World” Hymn 270
Welcome Tim McGhee
Prayer George Garber
The Promise of the Messiah’s Coming
Pastor (Tim McGhee) The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 (NKJV)
Song (Led by L Mooney) “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Hymn 244
Congregation (Led by George Garber) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV)
Song “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Hymn 245
Pastor Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. Matthew 1:18-19 (NKJV)
Congregation But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21 (NKJV)
Song “Jesus, Name Above All Names” Hymn 86
The Proclamation of the Messiah’s Birth
Pastor Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Luke 2:8-9 (NKJV)
Congregation Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12 (NKJV)
Song “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” Hymn 272
Pastor And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: Luke 2:13 (NKJV)
Congregation “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” Luke 2:14 (NKJV)
Song “Angels We Have Heard on High” Hymn 278
Pastor So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” Luke 2:15 (NKJV)
Song “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Hymn 250
Congregation And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:16 (NKJV)
Song “Away in a Manger” Hymn 262
Pastor And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Now when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord. Luke 2:21-22 (NKJV)
Congregation And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. So he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said: “Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,” Luke 25-31 (NKJV)
Song “Go Tell It on the Mountain” (chorus only) Hymn 258
Pastor Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2:1-2 (NKJV)
Congregation When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:10-11 (NKJV)
Song “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Hymn 249
Congregation We have come to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Pastor Wise men still seek Jesus. For in Him alone is eternal life.
The Purpose of the Messiah’s Mission
Congregation For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 (NKJV)
Pastor For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God… 1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)
Song “Nothing but the Blood” Hymn 337
Pastor Now let us come to the Lord’s table and remember His death for us.
Congregation As we come let us remember the Apostle Paul’s words to us.
Pastor Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 11:27 (NKJV)
Congregation But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 1 Corinthians 11:28 (NKJV)
Pastor Let us now receive the bread and the cup with thankful hearts. (Elements are distributed)
Song (instrument only) “Give Thanks” Hymn 170
Pastor For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread;
1 Corinthians 11:23 (NKJV)
Congregation And when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NKJV)
Prayer Tim McGhee
Everyone eat the bread
Pastor In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:25 (NKJV)
Prayer George Garber
Everyone drink the cup
Congregation For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 (NKJV)
Lower the house lights
Pastor In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. John 1:4-5 (NKJV)
Pastor As we sing “Silent Night! Holy Night!” a representative for each family will come and light his or her candle and return to light the candle of each family member.
Song “Silent Night! Holy Night!” Hymn 253
The Praise of the Messiah’s People
Pastor Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 (NKJV)
Song “Joy to the World” Hymn 270