A White Christmas Offering will be collected for the United Methodist Children's Home.
CLICK HERE to donate online
(be sure to choose White Christmas under Giving Type)
Have a very Blessed and Merry Christmas!
7:00 contemporary christmas eve
OPENING SONG
O Come All Ye Faithful
WELCOME INVOCATION
Rev. Sara Shaver
Holy God, take us into that night long ago, and in our imaginations, let us marvel at the holy child, worship on bended knee and sing with the angels. Let us behold the tender care of Mary and the watchful care of Joseph. Let us be blessed by the gaze of the Christ Child. Loving God, when we leave this place, may we leave like the shepherds, singing and praising God, for Christ is born again and again, born to set us free, born to give us hope, born to change the world. Let it happen again. Amen.
*SPECIAL MUSIC
We Adore You
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES & THE CHRIST CANDLE
CHRISTMAS EVE PRAYER
Rev. Julianna Cooper
SPECIAL MUSIC
Labor of Love
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:8-20
MEDITATION
Rev. Sara Shaver
HOLY COMMUNION
If you desire, you may leave an offering at the altar rail or in the baskets during Holy Communion. The offering will support the UMC Children’s Home and the ministries of GSUMC. After you receive Holy Communion, please pick up a candle near your serving station and light it during the singing of Silent Night.
Away in A Manger
The First Noel
*CONGREGATIONAL CANDLE LIGHTING
Silent Night
(Silent Night is to be sung as we go out into the darkness carrying our lights to the world.)
5:00 traditional christmas eve
PRELUDE
Angels We Have Heard on High
arr. Mark Hayes
WELCOME & INVOCATION
Rev. Sara Shaver
Holy God, take us into that night long ago, and in our imaginations, let us marvel at the holy child, worship on bended knee and sing with the angels. Let us behold the tender care of Mary and the watchful care of Joseph. Let us be blessed by the gaze of the Christ Child. Loving God, when we leave this place, may we leave like the shepherds, singing and praising God, for Christ is born again and again, born to set us free, born to give us hope, born to change the world. Let it happen again. Amen.
OPENING HYMN
Joy to the World No. 246
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES & THE CHRIST CANDLE
Light One Candle
SPECIAL MUSIC
Silent Night / I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day
Men's Chorus
CHRISTMAS EVE PRAYER
Rev. Julianna Cooper
SPECIAL MUSIC
Where Shepherds Lately Knelt
Women's Choir
SCRIPTURE
Luke 2:8-20
MEDITATION
Rev. Sara Shaver
HOLY COMMUNION
If you desire, you may leave an offering at the altar rail or in the baskets during Holy Communion. The offering will support the UMC Children’s Home and the ministries of GSUMC. After you receive Holy Communion, please pick up a candle near your serving station and light it during the singing of Silent Night.
O Holy Night
Marsha Guyer
CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS
O Come All Ye Faithful
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
*CONGREGATIONAL CANDLE LIGHTING
*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL
Silent Night
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Chuck Marohnic
As you leave, take your candle with you to go light your world. Thank you!
3:00 TRADITIONAL SERVICE (CHILD FRIENDLY)
Welcome
Holy God, take us into that night long ago, and in our imaginations, let us marvel at the holy child, worship on bended knee and sing with the angels. Let us behold the tender care of Mary and the watchful care of Joseph. Let us be blessed by the gaze of the Christ Child. Loving God, when we leave this place, may we leave like the shepherds, singing and praising God, for Christ is born again and again, born to set us free, born to give us hope, born to change the world. Let it happen again. Amen.
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Light One Candle
Congregational Carol Medley
O Come All Ye Faithful,
Joy to the World,
Away in a Manger
Christmas Eve Prayer
Children's Sermon
Homily
Holy Communion
Special Music
Noel by Lauren Daigle
Anna O'neal
Candle Lighting
Silent Night
Portia Hollis
