December 24, 2024 7:00 pm
PRELUDE I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day/Carol of the Bells M. Leontovich/Calvin
INTROIT Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. Praise Team
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which has come to all people, for to you
is born this day in the City of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord!
Unto us a Child is born! Unto us a Son is given!
And the government shall be upon his shoulders.
His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasng Father, the Prince of Peace.
*OPENING CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 234
verses 1, 3 & 6
CHRISTMAS EVE WELCOME
SOLO Do You Have Room Shawna Edwards
INVOCATION
O God,
We come tonight to Bethlehem, in quietness and peace.
We kneel at the manger to behold the miracle,
as the glory of Your Love is revealed in the Christ Child.
With awe and reverence we worship.
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus,
let your love be born in us anew. Amen.
SOLO Cry in the Dark Stone/Dutherland
THE ANGEL GABRIEL VISITS MARY
Luke 1:26-33 O Lile Town of Bethlehem No. 230
Carol (remain seated) verses 1, 3 & 4
THE BIRTH/MARY’S SONG
Luke 2:1-7
SOLO Ave Maria Franz Schubert
Lighng the Christ Candle
THE ANGEL’S SONG
Luke 2:8-14
CAROL (remain seated) Angels We Have Heard on High Praise Team
THE SHEPHERD’S RESPONSE
Luke 2:15-20
CAROL (remain seated) Shepherd's Rock Praise Team
THE WISEMEN’S RESPONSE
Mahew 2:1-12
CAROL (remain seated) The First Noel No. 245
verses 3, 4 & 5
OUR RESPONSE
THE CHRISTMAS PRAYER by Robert Louis Stevenson
SOLO O Holy Night John Sullivan Dwight
HOMILY SPECIAL DELIVERY: Rev. Mary Birgelais
Love is Born
*CAROL Hark! The Herald Angels Sing No. 240
THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING
The Oertory Birthday of a King Neidlinger/Murray
The First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
Christmas Eve
A Service of Lessons and Carols
CHRISTMAS EVE DOXOLOGY (choir and congregaon) verse 4 No. 221
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
Yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
CANDLELIGHTING
For safety, as we light candles, please hold the lit candle completely upright and let your
neighbor lt the unlit candle to receive the ame from your light. The pianist will play while
the candles are being lit. We will not begin singing Silent Night unl all the candles are lit.
When the piano and choir begin Silent Night, please begin singing.
CHORAL ANTHEM Night of the Father's Love Pepper Choplin
CAROL (remain seated) Silent Night Holy Night (please refer to insert for words)
*THE BENEDICTION
*CLOSING CAROL (please stand) Joy to the World (please refer to insert for words)
POSTLUDE Today in Bethlehem Rick Parks
PARTICIPATING IN TONIGHT’S SERVICE
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
275 N. Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande 93420
(805) 481-2692 fumcag@yahoo.com worshipweekly.com
CHRISTMAS EVE
DECEMBER 24, 2024
First United Methodist Church of Arroyo Grande
Music Director - Julia Burns
Chancel Choir Members
Pianist - Dennis Eiler
Organist - Brad Beencourt
Praise Team Director, Mike Clark
Praise Team - Connie Clark, Pam Garza,
Bob Jorstad, Ian Beard, Chloe Keith
Soloists - David Anderson, Julia Burns,
Chloe Keith
Liturgist - Carolyn Anderson
Pastor - Rev. Mary Birgelais
Children's Director - Carolyn Russell
Ushers - Dorine Bolterman, Dave Bolterman
Sound Technician - Mike Coho