The Seventh Lesson....Matthew 2:1-11.......Lori Krase-Cayton The Carol..We Three Kings...No. 172 THE CHRISTMAS PRAYER...

LeAnn Sapp

THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORDS SUPPER

THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE...................Owen Cayton The Hymn of Preparation..............No. 164
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

The Prayer of the Elder for the Bread..........Steve Maison The Prayer of the Elder for the Cup............................................Nancy Trench
Distribution: All believers are invited to partake of the Bread when it is passed. Retain the Cup, and we will partake together after reciting John 3:16 in unison.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.

SERVICE OF THE LIGHT

THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLESJohn 1:1-14
Readers: Winston Trench, Nancy Trench, Judy Bettis, Jerry Bettis, Kimber Taylor, Taylor Swanek, Lauren Gattis, Aaron Sharp, Laura Sharp, Beckie Rogers, Sonny Apman, Linda Apman, Ashley Nance, Bryan Nance and Matt Nance

*THE HYMN......No. 145 Silent Night vs. 1 only

*THE BENEDICTION....Owen Cayton

Baby Jesus by Kellen Sapp, age 18

*SENDING FORTH...No. 143 Joy to the World THE POSTLUDE................... David Hughes In Thee Is Gladness Johann Sebastian Bach

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ) Stillwater, Oklahoma

Christmas Eve

ORDER OF WORSHIP December 24, 2011

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH CANDLES....Wes Andrews Family

at 7:00pm

ARRIVAL OF THE BABY JESUS....Children THE RESPONSE....No. 147 Away in a Manger vs. 1 A STORY WITH CHILDREN....Sondra Ladd THE RESPONSE....No. 147 Away in a Manger vs. 3

THE PRELUDE...................David Hughes Lo, How a Rose Eer Blooming Johannes Brahms THE WELCOME....Rev. Owen Cayton
*Please stand if you are able.

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP...................................Owen Cayton Leader: Let us go, just as we are, to see what has happened, let us go with the shepherds: People: let us go and find the One of whom the angels sang. Leader: Let us go with those who are wise: People: let us go and find the One who brings God's truth to us. Leader: Let us go with the poor in spirit, and in flesh; let us go with those who are humbled by life: People: Let us find the Glory of God born in a stable, and placed in a feeding trough. Leader: Let us go with our friends and family, with our neighbors and with strangers; let us go with all the children of God: People: let us go to find the One who comes to lead us home to God's kingdom. Leader: O come, let us go to the Babe of Bethlehem; O come, let us adore him! People: Christ our Lord!
*THE HYMN OF PRAISE AND ADORATION................................................No. 148

WE PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS THROUGH LESSONS AND CAROLS

The First Lesson.Genesis 3:8-15..................................Judy Bettis The Carol.Sweet Little Jesus Boy R.M. Gimsey...Tammy Brown, bells The Second Lesson.Isaiah 11:1-9.......Toviel Cayton The Carol.It Came upon the Midnight Clear.No. 153 The Third Lesson.Micah 5:2-5a.....Jenna Baker The CarolO Little Town of Bethlehem.....No. 144 The Fourth Lesson..Luke 1:26-35, 38............Brendan Goad The CarolLove Came Down at Christmas Carlton Young.....Chancel Choir
Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, love divine; love was born at Christmas, star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, love incarnate, love divine; Worship we our Jesus: but wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, love shall be yours and love be mine, love to God and to all men, love for plea and gift and sign. Amen. Christina Rossetti

O Come, All Ye Faithful

*THE INVOCATION AND LORDS PRAYER (In Unison)

God of Light and Life, you shine your light into our darkness on this holy night. Yet, your coming is not what we expect. Open our eyes as we share scripture, song, bread and cup, and even light so that we might recognize you as you come into the world on this and every day. We pray this in the name of Jesus who comes to show us your Kingdom, even as we pray for your Kingdom as he taught us, 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 forever. Amen.
* THE GLORIA IN EXCELSIS........No. 155

The Fifth Lesson..Matthew 1:18-21...........Makayla Levings The Carol..Once in Royal Davids City.....No. 165 The Sixth Lesson.Luke 2:8-20.....Winston Trench The Carol.Still Still Still Norman Luboff....Chancel Choir
Sung in Loving Memory of Dr. Hoover Fisher Still, still, still, one can hear the falling snow. For all is hushed, the world is sleeping, holy star its vigil keeping: Still, still, still, one can hear the falling snow. Sleep, sleep, sleep, tis the eve of our Saviors birth. The night is peaceful all around you, close your eyes, let seep surround you: Sleep, sleep, sleep, tis the eve of our Saviors birth. Dream, dream, dream of the joyous day to come, while guardian angels without number watch you as you sweetly slumber: Dream, dream, dream of the joyous day to come. Marilyn Keith and Alan Bergman

Glo---ria, in excelsis deo! Glo---ria, in excelsis deo!

(refrain from Angels We Have Heard on High)