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TO HEAR AND CELEBRATE GOD’S WORD

First Lesson Genesis 3:8-15
God Announces Judgment in the Garden of Eden
Anthem O Come, O Come, Emmanuel arr. M. Tucker
Chancel Choir and Congregation
 (Please join in singing Stanza 4.)
O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife and quarrels cease; Fill the whole earth with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Second Lesson    From Kings of David’s Line  Isaiah 9:2,6-7
Anthem Rejoice, the Lord Is Near!   Margaret Tucker
Carillon Ringers

Third Lesson Micah 5:2-5a
The prophet Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem.
Anthem                          Oh Sing a Song of Bethlehem Traditional Carol
Stepping Stones

Fourth Lesson            The angel Gabriel greets Mary. Luke 1:26-38
Anthem                                 The Friendly Beasts arr. M. L. Thompson
Jubilee Bells

Fifth Lesson St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Luke 2:1-7
Anthem Twas in the Moon of Wintertime  arr. J. Reeves
Pathway Singers

Sixth Lesson   John 1:1-18
St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Anthem On Christmas Night arr. H. H. Hopson
Chancel Choir

* Carol (UMH) No. 234 – O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES
 (Stanzas 1, 3 and 6 only.)

GOOD NEWS FOR TODAY          “El Nino â€?  John Darlington