Offertory
+Doxology
+Prayer of Dedication
SEVENTH LESSON Luke 2 8-16
The shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Special Song Glory to God in the Highest Children’s Choir
Children Sermon
EIGHTH LESSON Mathew 2 1-11
The wise men follow a star to find the child Jesus, the King of the Jews.
Carol We Three Kings 254
(vs. 1,5)
NINTH LESSON John 1 1-14
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.
Christmas Reflection The Wonder of Christmas Pastor Ravinder
Carol and Candle lighting Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night,
all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgins mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Hymn Lyrics
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight;
glories stream from heaven afar.
heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ, the Savior, is born.
Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
+Dismissal with Blessing Pastor Ravinder
+Recessional Organist
A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
In 1880 E.W. Benson, then Anglican Bishop of Truro, England, composed a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, based on ancient sources, for Christmas Eve. In 1918 it was adapted for the chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, by its Dean, Eric Milner-White, who also wrote The Bidding Prayer. The blessing after The Lord’s Prayer, added by Milner-White, was first included in its present form in 1930. The Nine Lessons given here have been customarily used in recent years at King’s College. The service has been edited for United Methodist congregations.
The readings represent the complete Christmas cycle of the liturgical year. The carols are chosen in such a way as to illuminate the lessons. Much appreciation is extended to the choirs (children and youth) and the readers of lessons, ushers, liturgists and Sanjita Livingston for the Children’s sermon.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!
OUR DOORS ARE OPEN
Merry Christmas! We rejoice that you have worshiped with us this Christmas Eve as we proclaim the good new of Jesus’ birth. We welcome you to Union Village United Methodist Church. If you are visiting with us, please sign the guest book in the narthex and introduce yourself to the Pastor and lay leader. If you are a new resident of the area, we invite you to join us for worship again in the coming weeks.
ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY
LITURGISTS: Youth
UNION VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1130 Mountain Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 - (908) 647-2120 Fax - (908) 647-5743
The Rev. Dr. David K. Ravinder - Pastor
Ellen Cwynar - Interim Lay Leader
Rev. Rene Pak – Youth Director/Minister
Jennifer Geibel - Director of Music
Missy Hennessy - Administrative Secretary
Camille Loeffler-Administrative Assistant
Office Hours - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
E-mail – revravinder@hotmail.com OR unionvillageumc@aol.com
Web Site Address: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/unionvillage/