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Christmas Carols UECF Choir
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We lift up our voices in praise. The Light of the World is born today!
People: We sing joyfully of the good news of the Savior’s birth.
Leader: Our God reigns in steadfast love. Break forth together into singing!
People: We sing joyfully of the good news of the Savior’s birth.
Leader: Hear the good news: Christ is born! The salvation of God has come.
People: We sing joyfully of the good news of the Savior’s birth. Alleluia!
*OPENING CAROL ‘Joy to the World’ UMH# 246
Christmas Candle Lighting Mrs. Indira & Mr. Alfred Myla
Leader 1: The waiting is done! The baby has come to earth: Immanuel, God-with-us! And we are filled with joy! The prophet Simeon saw the baby Jesus and proclaimed: I have seen the Savior You have given to all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and He is the glory of Your people Israel.
Leader 2: We light the candles of hope, peace, joy, and love(Light the four candles). And today we light the Christ candle(Light the candle in the center).
Leader 1: For it is the day that our Savior, Jesus Christ, was born. As the Scriptures tell us, I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord— has been born today in Bethlehem , the city of David . Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus!
Leader 2: Let us pray – (Unison) Eternal God, by the birth of Jesus Christ, You gave Yourself to the world. Grant that, being born in our hearts, He may save us from all our sins, and restore within us the image and likeness of our Creator, to whom be everlasting praise and glory, world without end. Amen!
Instrumental Music: Stephen Bushi
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2-7 Mrs. Madhuri Bhaskar
Special Songs (Hindi & Telugu): UECF Choir
Psalter: ‘Psalm 96’ Mrs. Olives Rapaka
Special Song: Andhra Christian College Alumni
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-20 Mrs. Saritha Pilli
Dedication of DVD
Special Songs in Telugu: UECF Choir
Offertory
Offertory Song: Mr. Junia Moses
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Special Programs: Sunday School Children
Sermon: ‘A Promise Fulfilled' Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Christmas Communion
*Closing Hymn: ‘Angels We Have Heard on High’ UMH# 250
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Wish You All a Merry Christmas!
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