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December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve
Music for Gathering:
Brian Jay, Organist
Welcome & Announcements:
Rev. Aaron J. White
* Hymn #146, verse 1 “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Opening Sentences:
Sing a new song to God, all the earth!
The oceans roar, the forests sing for joy.
For God has shattered the yoke & tossed the boots of the oppressor into the fire.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among all people of goodwill!
Do not be afraid, for good news thrills creation:
Today our liberator has been born!
Opening Prayer
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Hymn #137 “We Came Down”
Led by: The Ahlijah – Ahonda Family
Please see screens for congregational response.
* Hymn #133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
A Litany for Christmas:
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
Glory to God in the highest!
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Glory to God in the highest!
For a child has been born for us, a Son has been given to us.
Glory to God in the highest!
He is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Glory to God in the highest!
To us is born in the city of David a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord.
Glory to God in the highest!
And the Word became flesh and lived among us.
Glory to God in the highest!
Christ is born! Give him glory! Christ has come down from heaven! Receive him! Christ is now on earth! Exalt him! O earth, sing to the Lord! O you nations, praise him in joy, for he has been glorified!
Amen.
* Passing the Peace
* Song of Praise #583 “Gloria, Gloria”
Please see Sanctuary screens for lyrics.
Prayer for Illumination:
Rev. Aaron J. White
THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS
Hymn #115, v.1 “Away in a Manger”
Luke 2:1-7
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” Arr. Moklebust
Kristen Oertell, Bell Solo
Luke 2:8-14
Hymn #119, v.1 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Luke 2:15-20
Hymn #113, v.1 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
Matthew 2:1-12
Time for Children
Rev. Aaron J. White
Anthem
“The Little Road to Bethlehem”
Biannah Peji-Palm, Solo
Homily
Rev. Aaron J. White
Hymn #136, v. 1 “Go Tell it on the Mountain”
WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
*Please see informational card within the hymnals or screens for the Lord’s Supper & the Lord’s Prayer.
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled
The Communion of the People
The Prayer After Communion
WE GO TO GOD’S KINGDOM
* Sharing the Light
* Hymn #122 “Silent Night, Holy Night”
Please see screens for lyrics.
* Charge & Blessing
Go and tell this good news of great joy: to us a Savior is born. The loving kindness of the Lord our God,
the grace of Jesus Christ our Savior, and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Alleluia! Amen!
* Hymn #134, verse 1 “Joy to the World”
Please see screens for lyrics.
* Music for Departing
Today’s Scripture readings are from the Inclusive Bible: The First Egalitarian Translation. © 2007 Priests for Equality.
Liturgy for today’s worship service is adapted with permission from the following sources: Liturgy for the “Lighting the Advent Wreath” from Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching, and the Arts. Vol 56.1 © 2022 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Liturgy for the “Invitation to the Lord’s Table” from Connections Worship Companion, Year C, Volume 2. © 2022 Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. “Litany for Christmas,” “Words of Institution,” the liturgy spoken when “The Bread is Broken and the Cup is Filled,” and “The Prayer after Communion” from the Book of Common Worship. © 2018 Westminster John Knox Press. All other liturgy from Call to Worship, Vol 59.1 © 2025 The Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). All rights reserved.