First Baptist Church Christmas Eve Service 7:30 PM December 24th, 2024
Prelude
Candle Procession: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Opening Litany
Hymn: O Come All Ye Faithful
Opening Prayer and Welcome
First Reading: Matthew 1:18-25
Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Second Reading: Luke 1:26-33; 46-55
Hymn: Away in a Manger
Third Reading: Hebrews 1:1-4; Luke 2:1-7
Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Offertory: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Fourth Reading: Luke 2:8-14
Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High
Fifth Reading: Luke 2:15-20
Choir Anthem: May We Enter the Stable?
Sixth Reading: Matthew 2:1-11
Hymn: What Child is This
Seventh Reading: Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
Reflection and Passing of the Light - The Rev. Dr. Curtis Price
Hymn: Silent Night
Prayer
Hymn: Joy to the World
Benediction
Postlude: Hallelujah Chorus, from "Messiah" -Handel
Organist: Aaron Flood
Choir Director: Beth Bruce
Readers: Esther Chelsea-McCarthy and Tommy Burnett
Camara/Streaming Operator: Terry Gillman
Have a Peaceful and Joyful Christmas from First Baptist Church
