GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST,

AND ON EARTH PEACE,

GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN.
Luke 2:14

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando! Were glad youre part

of the family this Christmas. Today we celebrate 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!
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 8:15am, 9:45am or 11:00am,
as we worship God together and learn more about the things that bring Him joy.

Tomorrow

Join us for a special Christmas

morning Lessons & Carols
worship service at 11am in
the Sanctuary. Families with
children worship together.
(No childcare.)

New Years Day

On Sunday, January 1,
join us for 9:45am Genesis
worship, or 11am Traditional
worship. SHINE for children
will be available.

Light Safely

Please assist your children in

lighting and holding candles
so they dont set their sisters
hair on fire. Keep your candles
upright; tip the unlit candle
only to prevent dripping wax.
Candles will be collected at the
door as you exit.

Family Photos

Stop by after worship and have

your free family photo taken
by one of our photographers
in front of the Christmas tree
in King Parlor. Youll be able to
download your photo tomorrow
for free.

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Christmas Eve, and spread the
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CHRISTMAS EVE

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP | DECEMBER 24, 2016 | 6:00PM & 8:00PM

Prelude

Break Forth O, Beauteous Heavenly Light

Christmas Prayer and Lords Prayer

J.S. BACH

Welcome Video
Call to Worship

Carol

Chancel Choir

ARR. WALTER PELZ

*Prayer of Commitment

Scripture Reading

Isaiah 9:6-7

Rev. Becky Davis

Anthem of the Mission

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Hymn No. 182

ARR. WILLCOCKS

Ascription of Praise
Congregational Reading
God of glory, Father in heaven, your splendor shines from a manger in
Bethlehem into the darkness of human night. The light of Christs presence melts
the shadows of our earthly home. Jesus, you are the Light of the World, in you
there is no darkness at all. All glory to you Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, one God world without end. Amen.
Lighting the Christ Candle

Congregational Reading
The Whitley Family (6PM)
Ryan & Theresa Eber (8PM)

FAMILY
Tonight we light the Christ Candle signifying that the Light of the World has come
to this darkened earth. This night is like no other night in the history of the world.
For it was long ago that God, the Creator of the universe, took on human flesh as
a baby and came to live among the very people He created.

FAMILY
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever
believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. This is true for everyone
here tonight.

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.

Carols

Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel

Almost There

Hymn No. 145 (Refrain)

Refrain No. 188

MICHAEL W. SMITH/AMY GRANT

Chancel Choir and Orchestra

Proclamation of Gods Word

Prayer for Illumination

*Scripture Reading

Dr. David Swanson

John 1:16-17

PEW BIBLE P. 750

Message

The Gift of Grace

Communion

Invitation to the Table

Prayer of Consecration
Words of Institution
Serving of the Bread
Serving of the Cup

Communion Music

Lo, How A Rose

Watts Cradle Song

Chancel Choir

Special Music

MICHAEL PRAETORIUS
BERT VANDERHOEK

O Holy Night

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

Response

Hymn No. 229 v. 1,2,6

Thanksgiving Through Tithes and Offerings


Gloria in Excelsis

On Christmas Night

Processional Hymn of Praise

The First Noel

Lighting of the Candles

Silent Night

Hymn No. 179 v. 1,4

Hymn No. 203 v. 1,2

JOSEPH MOHR

*Benediction
Passing the Peace of Christ
Postlude

Christmas Fantasy on Adeste Fideles

ROLAND DIGGLE

*All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: (6:00PM) Rev. Jack Peebles, Rev. Becky Davis, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and Josiah Armes,
organist. (8:00PM) Dr. Case Thorp, Bret Allen, Dr. Daniel Sharp, and Josiah Armes, organist.

Joy to the World

Away in a Manger

ADOLPHE ADAMS

Steve Sweet, Tenor