The First Presbyterian Church
Mount Holly, North Carolina
Rev. Bryan E. Hovey Interim Minister
J. Nelson Whittington Director of Music
Christmas Eve, 2015 Fifty-First Annual Service of Lessons and Carols Five O’Clock
PRELUDE…………………….….…...“Greensleeves”……..….........................arr. Moklebust
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE & OPENING PRAYER…….…Bob & Nancy Jessen
*HYMN #25 “Away in a Manger”
THE FIRST LESSON (page 667)……………….Phyllis Piper………………..….Isaiah 40:1-5
God’s People Are Comforted
Carol (#3) “Comfort, Comfort You My People” (stanzas 1 & 2)
THE SECOND LESSON (page 638)………………Henry Pigg.……………….....Isaiah 9:2-7
A Righteous King Come To Rule
Carol (#20) “Watchman, Tell Us of the Night” (stanzas 1 & 2)
THE THIRD LESSON (page 19)……………...Karen Jones...…................Matthew 1:18-23
The Birth Of Jesus Is Foretold
Carol (#21) “All My Heart Today Rejoices” (stanzas 1 & 3)
THE FOURTH LESSON (page 58)…………..……Bob Randall………………..…..….Luke 2:1-7
Jesus Is Born In Bethlehem
Carol (#44) “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (stanzas 1 & 2)
THE FIFTH LESSON (page 58)……….………Henry Massey………….….........Luke 2:8-14
The Angel Speaks To The Shepherds
Carol (#23) “Angels We Have Heard on High” (stanzas 1 & 2)
THE SIXTH LESSON (page 58)…………. Kathryn Williamson…......………….Luke 2:15-20
The Shepherds Visit The Manger
Carol (#53) “What Child Is This?” (stanzas 1 & 2)
THE SEVENTH LESSON (page 2) ………………... Bob Miller…..…..…….....Matthew 2:1-12
The Wisemen Visit The Manger
Carol (#38) “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” (stanzas 1 & 4)
THE FINAL LESSON (page 91)…………. Rev. Bryan Hovey…...……………...John 1:1-14
The Lord Is Coming
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER (See Insert)
BLANKET OFFERING
LIGHTING OF OUR CANDLES FROM THE CHRIST CANDLE
*HYMN (See Back of Bulletin) “Silent Night, Holy Night”
(After hymn, everyone will exit in silence.)
*The Congregation will please stand.
Tonight we will receive communion by intinction – dipping a piece of bread into the cup. Please come forward by way of the central aisle to one of the two stations and then return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
Called by Christ to be a light to the world, we light candles tonight full of hope and joy. As you light your candle, please tip the unlit candle to the lit candle to receive your light. Our lives are dependent on each other; your candle would not be lit if it were not for your neighbor.
The First Presbyterian Church
Mount Holly, North Carolina
Rev. Jason D. Bryant Minister
J. Nelson Whittington Organist and Choirmaster
Christmas Eve, 2009 Forty-Fifth Annual Service of Lessons and Carols Six O’Clock
PRELUDE………………………..…..“Greensleeves”…………......................arr. Moklebust
(Belltones)
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE & OPENING PRAYER…………The Kimbirl Family
*HYMN #56 (Blue) “The First Noel”
THE FIRST LESSON ……………………………………………………..…….…Luke 1:26-35
The Angelic Announcement
Carol “A Little Child” Ramseth
THE SECOND LESSON ………………………………………………….…..…..Luke 1:38-55
The Virgin Mary’s Response
Carol “My Heart Rejoices in the Lord” Horman
THE THIRD LESSON ……………………………………………...….................Luke1:67-79
A Father’s Prophecy
*HYMN #601 (Blue) “Song of Zechariah” Congregation & Choir
THE FOURTH LESSON……………………………………………………………….……Luke 2:1-7
Jesus is born in Bethlehem
Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem” arr. Lojeski
THE FIFTH LESSON …………………………………………..….……........Luke 2:8-14
The Angel Speaks to the Shepherds
Carol “Glory to God” Larson
THE SIXTH LESSON ………………………………………………….……………...John 1:1-5
Hail the Incarnate Deity
Carol “O Holy Night” Adam
THE LORD’S TABLE
The Invitation
The Great Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
The Words of Institution
Communion of the People (By Intinction)
Music During Communion “Once in Bethlehem” arr. Schram
LIGHTING OF OUR CANDLES FROM THE CHRIST CANDLE
*HYMN #60 (Blue) “Silent Night, Holy Night”
(The Children’s Choir will sing the first stanza. The congregation will sing stanzas 2, 3 and 4. Everyone will exit in silence. See back of bulletin.)
*The Congregation will please stand. A worship nursery is provided for young children.
Tonight we will receive communion by intinction – dipping a piece of bread into the cup. Please come forward by way of the central aisle to one of the two stations and then return to your seat by way of the side aisles.
Called by Christ to be a light to the world, we light candles tonight full of hope and joy. As you light your candle, please tip the unlit candle to the lit candle to receive your light. Our lives are dependent on each other; your candle would not be lit if it were not for your neighbor.
Silent Night
1. 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.
2. 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."
3. 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.
4. 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.