Community Christmas Eve Service

New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church Monday Evening i December 24, 2012 i 6:00 PM The Prelude Lighting of the Candles (bringing in the Light of Christ) Welcome *Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful *Prayer of Adoration Carol Away in a Manger (vss. 1 and 2)

The Invitation to Holy Communion (see note on back of bulletin) The Prayers of Thanksgiving and Consecration The Distribution of the Bread and the Wine (unfermented grape juice) Congregational Praise (Let the congregation join in the singing) O Come let us adore HimChrist the Lord Well give Him all the gloryChrist the Lord For He Alone Is WorthyChrist the Lord The Lighting of the Candles (Note: to avoid dripping hot wax, when lighting your
neighbors candle, the candle that is lit always stays upright; the unlit candle is tilted to receive the flame.)

Welcome December 24, 2012

Please help us to know you better Name: __________________________________ Address: ________________________________ ________________________________________ City: ___________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________________

Acolytes Robbie Haynes #145 Robbie Haynes #157

Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________ Email: __________________________________ Spouse Name: ____________________________ Childrens Names: ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ ___________________ Age_____ Grade______ First Time Guest New in Community

(Children are invited to gather around the Advent Wreath during the second verse. Parents may come with very young children as needed.)

Carol

Silent Night! Holy Night!

#147

(Ben, Lane, and Bently will sing first two verses, congregation join on the third verse)

Childrens Time Lighting of the Christ Candle Rev. Brad Unland #157 Carol Away in a Manger (vs. 3) The First Lesson Isaiah 52:7-10 Jessica Crowder Solo Breath of Heaven Rebecca Butler The Second Lesson John 1:1-14 Tim Burrow *Carol What Child Is This #137 The Third Lesson Luke 2:1-7 Lane Spicer Special Music Mary Did You Know? Choir The Fourth Lesson Luke 2:8-20 Katie Dickson *Carol While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks #135 Meditation God in a Manger Rev. Vernon Burrow The Pastoral Prayer and Prayers of the People The Lords Prayer (in unison) 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
(Matthew 6:9-13 KJV)

*The Prayer of Dedication (In Unison) Christ, the light of the World, we ask that you would so dwell within us that we may go forth with the light of hope in our eyes, the fires of inspiration on our lips, thy word on our tongues, and thy love in our hearts. *Carol Joy to the World! (vs 1) #125 *Benediction *Extinguishing the Candles (taking the Light of Christ into the world) Acolytes *Postlude (You may extinguish your candle following the worship and leave it with
the ushers, or take it with you if you desire a memento from this service.)

Member of Church ___________________ ___________ City______________State_____ I desire a call from the Pastor I wish to be contacted by a Stephen Minister I would like information about this church I want to volunteer in this church How did you find our church?

*Where the asterisk appears, all who are able please stand to honor God. (Feel free to
stand or keep seated according to your own comfort needs.)

Participants in the Service:

All who are within Gods House tonight and, Brad Unland, Youth and Christian Education Pastor Katie Dickson, Third year at Tennessee Tech, Pre-med. Jessica Crowder, a Junior in high school Lane Spicer, a Senior in high school Robert Haynes: Assistant to the Pastor Ben Spicer: Beginning his 5th year as Music Minister Karen White and Rebecca Butler assist in leading the instrumental and vocal music. Tim Burrow Pastor Burrows son.

Please circle your approximate age group(s): Youth (7th 12th) College Student Adult (30 50) Median Adult (51 64) Senior (65+)

Young Adult (18 29)

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OLY COMMUNION is open to all Christians. The Bible says, A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. (I Cor. 11:28). We take that to mean that the only test before coming to Communion is that of self-examination. If you have accepted Christ as Savior and Lord and intend to live the new life in obedience to God you may partake with us. This table is not the Cumberland Presbyterian table. It is the Lords Table. He wants all His children to come eat and drink with Him and with each other.

Praise and Answered Prayer

ELCOME to New Hope Church, a place for new beginnings! If you are visiting, you will discover a loving, spirit-filled church family. Here is some helpful information as you join us in worship this evening: All who worship here are equals in the sight of God, regardless of race, age, gender, physical disability or religious affiliation. Communion, when celebrated, is open to all who profess Christ as Lord and Savior, whether affiliated with this church or not. Children may partake of Communion as well, if parents approve. A nursery is available during the service; please see a greeter for directions. (This is for infants and children up to 3 years of age.) Handicap-accessible restrooms are located off the narthex (main foyer) and adjacent to the entrance lobby in the Fellowship Hall/Gym. Please complete the tear-off attendance slip attached to the bulletin so we will have a record of your visit with us tonight. Thank you for remembering to silence your cell phone during the service. No food or beverages in the sanctuary, please. If you arrived as a visitor we hope that you leave as a friend and worship with us often!

God in a Manger
A Christmas Eve Celebration

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