Glory to god in the highest,

and on earth peace, good

luke 2:14
will toward men.
Welcome ...to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando! Were glad youre part

of the family this Christmas. This season is filled with a special joy and we invite
you to continue rejoicing with us in the new year on Sunday mornings at 8:30am,
9:45am or 11:00am, as we celebrate God together and learn more about the things
that bring Him joy.
We are a covenant community making disciples who light the world.
Theres a place for you and your family in this community, and wed love the
opportunity to help you discover your unique place in Gods story of light. Today
we celebrate together the gift of Gods light, shining into our own lives and the
darkest places in the world. Together we pray for hearts to receive the light of Jesus
and share Him with others!

Next Sunday...join us for Lessons & Carols at 11:00am only on December

28th, in the Sanctuary. There will be SHINE care for children kindergarten &
younger; children first grade and older will worship with their families.

Decking the Halls ...Our

Christmas flowers and greenery
have been given in honor or in
memory of our loved ones. If you
gave a dedication and would like
a poinsettia, the flowers will be
available after 11am worship on
January 4.

Light Safely...by assisting your

children in lighting and holding

candles. Please keep your candles
upright and tip only the unlit candles,
to prevent dripping wax. Candles will
be collected at the door as you exit.
Thank you!

106 E Church Street | Orlando, FL 32801

407.423.3441 | fpco.org
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*childrens celebration of christmas*
december 24, 2014 | 3:00pm & 4:30pm

Praise Your Name

Prelude

ORFF

Rejoice! 3rd-5th Grade Orff Ensemble

arr. Katie Grace Miller

A Message for Joseph

For Thy Gracious Blessings

The Birth of a Savior

See the Star of Bethlehem

TRADITIONAL

Rejoice! Childrens Choir

arr. Katie Grace Miller

LOUIS HABER

Rejoice! Childrens Choir

Angels Appear to Shepherds*

Angels We Have Heard on High

GLORIA

HYMN #188

Announcement Video
Words of Welcome
Call to Worship

Dr. David Swanson

Isaiah 6:7

Dr. Swanson

Lighting the Advent Candle

Patrick, Alison, Russel & Reese Brackins (3:00pm)

Jon, Kendra, Ezra & Selah Ippel (4:30pm)

Offertory

CONGREGATION
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the
world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned.

with First Pres Dancers

NATALIE SLEETH

Rejoice! Childrens Choir

ADESTE FIDELES
HYMN #114

Dr. Swanson

Peaceful Night

TERESA JENNINGS

Dr. Swanson

Lighting of the Candles*

Silent Night

FAMILY
For God so love the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life.

A Message for Mary

It Came upon the Midnight Clear

Hymn of Commitment*

O Come, Let Us Adore Him

ANTIOCH

Hymn #179

Prayer of Commitment

CONGREGATION
His name is Jesus and he shall save the people from their sins.

FAMILY
We light the Christ candle signifying that the Light of the World has come to earth.
This night is like no other night in the history of the world. For it was on this night
that God, the Creator of the universe took on human flesh as a baby.

Processional Hymn of Praise*

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Wise Men Visit the Savior

Only a Baby Came

Christmas Prayer

Shepherds Visit the Savior*

Joy to the World

ADESTE FIDELES
HYMN #182

with First Pres Dancers

CAROL
HYMN #191

STILLE NACHT

Benediction*
Postlude

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

HYMN #186

with First Pres Dancers

Dr. Swanson
GO, TELL IT
HYMN #218

Josiah Armes, organ

Assisting in Worship: Stephanie Rivera and Katie Grace Miller with Rejoice! Childrens Choir, Sarah
Savage, Carrie Williamson, Kim Allen, Wendy Birket, and Emily Savage with SHINE actors, and Josiah
Armes accompanying.
Christmas Eve Family Services allow children of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando to lead in worship to tell the
story of Jesus birth in a special way. The Rejoice! Childrens Choir sing and play Orff instruments (i.e. xylophones),
telling the story musically. They rehearse each Sunday during the Fall to prepare for this day. The SHINE actors
volunteer their time to give a visual of the story of Jesus birth. We are grateful to all the families that gave of their
time and allowed their child to lead Gods people this afternoon.