Claybanks United Methodist Church
December 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Prelude
Carol: “Once in Royal David’s City”……………………..….. UHM 250
(We will stand as we are able during this carol and the last carol. All others please remain seated.)
Opening Prayer
First Lesson: John’s Prologue
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Carol: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (verses 1,2,3.6)…………UMH 234
Second Lesson: John The Baptist
Carol: “Joy to the World” (verses 1 & 2)………………….…UMH 246
Third Lesson: Jesus Is Born
Carol: “Angels We Have Heard on High” …………..………UMH 238
Fourth Lesson: The Shepherds
Carol: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
(verses 1, 2, 3 & 6)………………………………………..….UMH 236
Fifth Lesson: The Wise Men
Homily: Where Is the Child?
Special Music: “What Child Is This?”
Carol: “The First Noel” (verses 1, 2 & 3)…………….…UMH 245
A Christmas Prayer
Carol: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”………………….UHM 240
Sixth Lesson: And Then…..
The Great Thanksgiving
After you have received communion, please accept a candle from the ushers and form a circle around the sanctuary for the Passing of the Light.
Benediction
Circle of Light: Congregation sings “Silent Night” (printed insert) as we pass the light of Christ to each other.
Following our singing of “Silent Night,” please extinguish your candles safely and deposit them in the box provided as you exit the sanctuary. Please remain quiet as you leave the sanctuary until you gather among family and friends in the Fellowship Hall.
If you wish, you may place your offering in the Offering Plate at the sanctuary exit. Tonight’s special offering will go to Bishop’s Advent Offering: “Readers to Leaders.”
If you purchased a Poinsettia, you may pick it up after the service or if you wish after Worship on Christmas morning.
Have a Merry Christmas and a most blessed and Happy New Year!
Claybanks United Methodist Church 