This evening’s worship leaders and resources
Organist: Becky Scheidler
Readers: Thank you to this evening’s reader(s).
Song leading: Not By Sight
Ushers: Eunice Maier, Keith Pitsch
Video projection: Robbie Baker
Thank you to Josh Bourget and Chris Sweeney for bringing the Children’s play to us this evening. Thank you to all of the children who participated. Narrator: Brian Bautch.
Cover image: Christian Globe
Jim Falls United Methodist Church
13883 County Highway S, Jim Falls, WI 54748
Pastor Jason Kim: office hours: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holcombe UMC
office hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Falls UMC
e-mail: , cellphone: 847-757-9716
Administrative assistant Kyra Yeakel 715-382-4191 (Office hours: Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Jim Falls UMC)
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The mission of Jim Falls United Methodist Church:
“To ignite and fan the flame for Christ.”
The Birth of Jesus
Christmas Eve Eve 2014
Jim Falls United Methodist Church
7 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014
May members, friends and visitors bless each other this evening
in the joy of God’s presence.
This evening’s service
We celebrate the joy that is come in Christ’s birth. The congregation is invited to respond in bold. Carols may be found in The United Methodist Hymnal (“Hymnal”). At the † please stand as you are able in body or spirit.
PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME
† LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE
Tonight, the Christ candle is lit, culminating the four weeks of Advent
† ADVENT LIGHTING PRAYER
† CAROL
O Come, All Ye Faithful Hymnal #234
† CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: This is a night of deep mystery -
Congregation: a night when heaven comes to earth.
P: This is a night of great love -
C: a night when a child is born for us.
P: This is a night of incredible joy -
C: a night when angels sing to shepherds.
P: Glory to God in the highest! Peace to all on earth.
C: O Come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
† THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
OFFERING and PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Doxology sung to the tune of The First Noel
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Noel, Noel. Noel, Noel.
Born is the king of Israel.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament: Isaiah 9:2-7
New Testament: Titus 2:11-14
CAROL
Joy to the World Hymnal #246
† SCRIPTURE READING
Gospel: Luke 2:1-20
THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS Video
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM “The Birth of Jesus”
(Led by Christal Sweeney)
SONG OF PRAISE
Immanuel Jim and Vicky Strupp
MESSAGE IN WORD A night of mystery, love, joy and peace
† CAROL
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Hymnal #218
MARY’S PRAYER Carla Ingalls
CANDLE LIGHTING and CAROL
The light of Christ is passed throughout the sanctuary. Please tip your unlit candle toward the lit candle held before you.
Silent Night, Holy Night Hymnal #239
BENEDICTION