Nativity 17 December
Sunday 17th December 2023 Service at 11 am Pianist Karenza Beddow
Welcome
Entry of the Standards
Introduction including introduction about the lighting of the Advent Candle
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Reader: A reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah:
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light, on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
Local Church O Daystar, brightness of the everlasting light and Sun of Righteousness, come and Leader give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
All: Come ……………. and give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death.
THE THIRD CANDLE IS LIT IN SILENCE. (Rainbow or Brownie to light candle with adult support)
SF 410 UNANNOUNCED O come, O come, Immanuel
Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer
Opportunity for those in the uniformed organisations and others to hang stars in memory of loved ones on the Christmas tree.
Prayer
Offering Loose cash offerings in support of Medway Foodbank and CRISIS.
Dedication of the Offering
Notices
Prayers for the world
Brief introduction to the Nativity
Reading Luke 2:1-7 (Good News Bible) Guide/Ranger
Carol Little donkey [Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and Donkey to come forward]
Reading Luke 2:8-20 (Good News Bible) Guide/Ranger
SF 36 Away in a manger [Angels and Shepherds come forward]
SF 491 See Him lying on a bed of straw
Reading Matthew 2:1-12 (Good News Bible) Guide/Ranger
Carol We three kings of Orient are [Kings to come forward]
EVERYONE SAYS TOGETHER:
AND THIS IS WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT – THE BIRTH OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
SF 688 Come and join the celebration
Blessing