24 December 2024 7:00 PM Mannheim Mennonite Church

Christmas Eve Service 

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness -- on them the light has shined. Isaiah 9:2

Prelude [Carols of Christmas CD]

The Story of the Candy Cane

Opening Carol Once in Royal David’s city

Welcome

Call to Worship

L: Glory to God in the highest . . .

C: And peace to all the people on earth!

All: Tonight a Saviour is born to us; Christ the Lord.

Let all the earth rejoice in God’s great gift.

Opening Prayer

Prophetic Reading Isaiah 11: 1-10

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming

Prophetic Reading Micah 5: 2-5a

O little town of Bethlehem

Gospel Reading Luke 1: 26-38, 46-55

The angel Gabriel

Gospel Reading Luke 2: 1-7

What child is this?

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Gospel Reading Luke 2: 8-20

Hark the herald angels sing

Gospel Reading Matthew 2: 1-2, 9-12

O beautiful star of Bethlehem

Story “The Shoemaker and His Guest”

Lighting the Candles O come all ye faithful

A Prayer for Peace

Closing Carol Silent night, holy night

Benediction