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.

Snapchat Users

While youre here, try out our

First Pres geofilters, just for
Christmas Eve, and spread the
good cheer on social media.

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CHRISTMAS EVE

FAMILY WORSHIP | DECEMBER 24, 2016 | 2:30PM & 4:00PM

Prelude

*Angels Appear to Shepherds

He Shall Come

SCHRAM/NEALE

ARR. RUTH
Rejoice! Childrens Choir & Rejoice! Youth Chorale

ELAINE SCHRAM

Welcome Video
Words of Welcome

Dr. David Swanson

*Call to Worship

Dr. David Swanson

Isaiah 9:6-7

*Christmas Prayer
Lighting the Christ Candle

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

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.

Hymn No. 182

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Rejoice! Dance Ensemble

ADESTE FIDELES

A Message for Mary

Love Came Down at Christmas

A Message for Joseph

The Birth of a Savior

Hi-ya: A Carpenters Theme

Hymn No. 210

WHITNEY
CARL ORFF

Rejoice! Youth Chorale

The Friendly Beasts

Rejoice! Childrens Choir

*Shepherds Visit the Savior

Hymn No. 179

Joy to the World!

Wise Men Visit the Savior

Chinese Ribbon Dance

ANTIOH
ARTIE ALMEIDA
ARR. KATIE GRACE MILLER

Rejoice! Childrens Choir & Rejoice! Dance Ensemble

*Hymn of Commitment

O Come, Let Us Adore Him

Offertory

Christmas Canon

Rejoice! Youth Chorale

MENDELSSOHN

Hymn No. 114

ADESTE FIDELES

Dr. David Swanson

ORFF/KEETMAN

A Christmas Introit
AUDREY SNYDER
Rejoice! Childrens Choir, Rejoice! Youth Chorale & Rejoice! Dance Ensemble

*Lighting of the Candles

Silent Night

Dr. David Swanson

Hymn No. 186
STILLE NACHT

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.

*Processional Hymn of Praise

Hymn No. 185

*Prayer of Commitment
Congregational Reading
The Wilson Family (2:30PM)
The Rhodes Family (4PM)

FAMILY
Today 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.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CAROL

*Benediction
Dr. David Swanson
Postlude

Go, Tell It on the Mountain

Josiah Armes

Hymn No. 218

GO, TELL IT

*All who are able are invited to stand.

Assisting in Worship: Stephanie Rivera, Katie Grace Miller, and Brooke Pekoe with Rejoice! Childrens
Choir and Rejoice! Youth Chorale; Kim Allen, Rhissa Parker, Katie Roggow, Tami Vais and Alexa Rossi with
SHINE Nativity Players; Rebecca Martin with Rejoice! Dance Ensemble; and Josiah Armes accompanying on
organ and piano.
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 and Rejoice! Youth Chorale sing
and play Orff instruments (i.e. xylophones), telling the story musically. They rehearse each Sunday during the
Fall to prepare for the Family Christmas Eve services. The SHINE Nativity Players volunteer their time to give
a visual of the story of Jesus birth. The Rejoice! Dance Ensemble rehearses leading up to Christmas Eve
and bring artistic expression through dance to our worship experience. We are grateful to all the families and
volunteers that gave of their time and allowed their child to lead Gods people this afternoon.