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In this service, we will listen to and sing the story of salvation—God's plan to redeem humanity from sin and raise us to the glory of Heaven. This plan unfolds through figures like Abraham, Moses, and David, and reaches its fulfillment in the person of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The service was originally devised at King’s College, Cambridge in 1918 and has since become a beloved part of the Christmas season in many Christian denominations.

In addition to attending in person, you can stream the service live HERE on Facebook or HERE on our website.

Thanks to Curtis, Julie, and Rod for helping lead this morning's worship.

Welcome 

Announcements

Thanks: Thanks to all who contributed to our Advent/Christmas services. Special thanks to Neil and Hallie MacDonald for coordinating the Christmas Day dinner.
Zoom Bible Study: Resumes Wednesday, January 8 at 11:45 am.
Women's Study: On pause until the New Year.
A&W Men's Study: Resumes Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 pm.
Birthdays & Anniversaries: Calvyn Coetzer (Sunday, December 29), Amy Fonseca (Wednesday, January 1), Jarrett Schill (Wednesday, January 1), Matt Arnott (Saturday, January 4).
Volunteers for NEXT Sunday: Jarrett (Host), Jenny (Reader), TBD (Greeter), Floris (Vocalist), and Theo (AV). The volunteer schedule is posted online. Please find an alternate if you cannot serve.
H20 for Hope: If anyone would like to donate to the Lighthouse's distribution of bottled water among the city's homeless please talk to Pastor Steve. 

Call to Worship

Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth! 
Sing to the Lord, bless His name;
tell of His salvation from day to day.
The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed
His righteousness to the nations.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad! 
For unto us a child is born; unto us, a Son is given! 
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace on earth to those with whom He is pleased! 

Opening Prayers

Opening Carol: “In the Bleak Midwinter” #145 (Rossetti, Holst)

Lesson 1: Genesis 3:8-15 The Fall of Man

Carol: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" #122 (Neale, Parks)

Lesson 2: Genesis 22:15-18 The Promise to Abraham

Carol: "O Holy Night" (Adam, Dwight, Cappeau)

Lesson 3: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 The Promise of a Child

Lesson 4: Isaiah 11:1-9 The Peaceful Kingdom

Carol: "Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming" (Nelson, Spaeth, Baker)

Lesson 5: Luke 1:26-38 The Annunciation

Duet: "The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came" #156 (Baring-Gould)

Lesson 6: Luke 2:1-7 The Birth of Jesus

Lesson 7: Luke 2:8-20  The Shepherds Visit the Newborn

Reflection: "Streams of the Christian Faith: The Shepherds"

Carol: “The First Noel” #136 (Public Domain)

Lesson 8: Matthew 2:1-12 The Visit of the Wise Men

Carol: "We Three Kings" #173 (Hopkins Jr.)

Lesson 9: John 1:1-14 The Word Became Flesh

Carol: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" #139 (Mendelssohn-Bartholdy)

Prayers for Christmas

Offering

Closing Carol: “Go tell it on the Mountain” (Public Domain)

Benediction