Welcome & Greetings Mr. Joshua(Phani) Pilli
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!
Christmas Candle Lighting The RAVINDERs
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!
*Hymn: ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9: 2-7 Mr. Manohar Pitta
Special Song: Dwaram family
Psalter: ‘Psalm 98’ Dr. Beula Koduri
Special Song: Mrs. Santhi Chilaka
Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:8-20 Mrs. Sangeeta Biswas
Special Songs: UECF Choir
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 Mr. Samuel Rapaka
Special Song: Andhra Christian College Alumni
Special Recognition
Special Choreography: UECF Children
Sermon: ‘The meaning of Christmas’ Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Offertory
Offertory Song: Mr. Raja Kalapati &
Mr. David Merigala
Prayer of Dedication(We invite anyone needing special prayers to come forward at this time): Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
Christmas Communion
*Closing Hymn: ‘Joy to the World’
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering us today.
- Thanks to Rev. Jim Miller and elders of the First Baptist Church, Metuchen for allowing us to worship in their facility.
- UECF Watch Night Service/ New Year Eve (Communion Service) will be held on Friday, Dec 31st at 10:00 PM at Reformed Church, 150 Lake Avenue. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God. Please invite your family and friends for this special service.
- Please join us in the Christmas Feast/Lunch after the service.
- We request the congregation to help to keep the sanctuary and the building premises neat and tidy.
Wish You All a Merry Christmas!
*Please stand up, if you are able
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