Pastor: David Range
Miramar United Methodist Church
Pastor David Range
Order of Worship December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve 7:30 pm
As a courtesy to all. Please place cell phones and pagers to silent mode.
Please stand as you are able for items marked with asterisk*
Call to worship
Lighting the Christ candle
One voice: The journey began in Nazareth.
Many voices: Mary, you will have a son.
One voice: The journey continues to Bethlehem.
Many voices: There is no room at the inn.
One voice: The journey continued to a field of shepherds.
Many voices: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
One voice: The journey continued to a manger.
Many voices: And he shall be called the Son of God.
One voice: The journey is a journey of light.
Many voices: And now the Light is here!
One voice: And it is the Light of the World!
All voices: Amen! Amen! Amen!
*Opening Hymn 234 O Come All Ye Faithful
(stand as you are able throughout this service)
Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
First Lesson--The Prophets Promise the Savior, Numbers 24:16-17; Isaiah 7:14; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Micah 5:2, 4; Isaiah 9:6
Hymn 203 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Second Lesson--Mary hears the news, Luke 1:26-38
Hymn 215 To a Maid Engaged to Joseph
Third Lesson--Mary visits Elizabeth, Luke 1: 39-55
Hymn 242 Love Came Down At Christmas
Fourth Lesson--Joseph learns the truth, Matthew 1:18-25
Hymn 217 Away in a Manger
Fifth Lesson--Jesus is born and the angels announce the birth, Luke 2:1-14
Sixth Lesson--The shepherds find the baby, Luke 2:15-20
Hymn 220 Angels from the Realms of Glory
Reception of Tithes and Offerings, in aid of the United Methodist Children’s Home, Deltona, Florida.
Doxology
Seventh Lesson--The wise men follow the star, Matthew 2:1-11
Hymn 249 There’s a Song in the Air
Eighth Lesson--The family returns from Egypt and Simeon recognizes the Messiah, Matthew 2:19-23, Luke 2:25-32
Hymn 230 O Little Town of Bethlehem
Ninth Lesson-- The apostles explain the meaning, John 1:1, 3, and 14;
Colossians 1:15, 17; Hebrews 1:1-3, Second Corinthians 4:6, 8:9;
Philippians 2:6-7; John 1:11-12
Hymn 219 What Child Is This?
Sermon “Among you stands One” Pastor David Range
Hymn 240 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (please ring your bell on the chorus only)
The Light Spreads into Every Hand--please pass the candlelight to your neighbor and leave the church for the parking lot with the right side exiting past the fellowship hall, and the left side going towards the Sunday School wing. Meditative music will play as we quietly consider our Savior’s birth
Hymn outside in a circle--239 Silent Night
Please take your bulletin with you
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake, at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light;
Radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
Benediction under the stars
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
This coming Sunday December 31 we have one joint service at 10:00 a.m.
We also have a special Watch Night Service on Sunday, December 31 starting at 10:30 pm. and ending at midnight with “We shall overcome” and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.
Blessings on you and yours for the Christmas season.
Pastor: David Range
Pre School Director: Marleni Brant-Pomare
Music Director: Donna Simms
Administrative Assistant: Beth Davey
Custodian: Robin Ramtahal
Treasurer: Mario Perez
Miramar United Methodist Church
2507 Utopia Drive,
Miramar, FL 33023,
Phone 954-989-4711, Fax 954-989-4315
Email: mirumeth@bellsouth.net
Website: www.MiramarUMC.org
