O Come Let Us Adore Him Together!
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Links to Online Christmas Eve Candlelight service: Facebook - YouTube - Google Drive
Full texts of the Christmas Eve service song lyrics and scriptures are below.
Links to Online Christmas Eve Candlelight service: Facebook - YouTube - Google Drive
Full texts of the Christmas Eve service song lyrics and scriptures are below.
We are all anxious to turn the page to 2021, yet could it be possible our God has a different plan this season? Could God be inviting us to slow down and experience Christmas in a new way? Perhaps we need to re-experience the wonder of Christmas and receive the Emmanuel "God is with us" experience. We pray each of you will experience the awe and wonder of God with us as we move into a new year...and all year long!
2020 brings us a whole new meaning for "home for the holidays." It's more important than ever to find ways to prepare our hearts and connect our communities to Christ. This Christmas, let's shine the light of HOPE and SHARE the newborn King to those around us to IMPACT the world!
We have been celebrating the birth of our Savior in several ways:
Outdoors at one of our Christmas Eve Eve services in the parking lot at Spring Hill - Wednesday, December 23 at 5:00 and 6:00 PM
Online from the comfort and safety of your own home - Thursday, December 24 (Find us on Facebook Live at 5:00 PM, YouTube, or click the Christmas Eve logo above)
In neighborhoods across the community through our Christmas in the Cul-de-Sac opportunities - December 23-24 - dates and times vary
Contact the church office for additional information.
The Message of Christmas doesn't end on December 25th -- that's only the beginning! Live it and share it all year long!
2020 brings us a whole new meaning for "home for the holidays." It's more important than ever to find ways to prepare our hearts and connect our communities to Christ. This Christmas, let's shine the light of HOPE and SHARE the newborn King to those around us to IMPACT the world!
We have been celebrating the birth of our Savior in several ways:
Outdoors at one of our Christmas Eve Eve services in the parking lot at Spring Hill - Wednesday, December 23 at 5:00 and 6:00 PM
Online from the comfort and safety of your own home - Thursday, December 24 (Find us on Facebook Live at 5:00 PM, YouTube, or click the Christmas Eve logo above)
In neighborhoods across the community through our Christmas in the Cul-de-Sac opportunities - December 23-24 - dates and times vary
Contact the church office for additional information.
The Message of Christmas doesn't end on December 25th -- that's only the beginning! Live it and share it all year long!
Let's spread the Light of the World throughout our community this year!
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you GOOD NEWS that will cause GREAT JOY for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:8-11)
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you GOOD NEWS that will cause GREAT JOY for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:8-11)
Believe & Receive!
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Christmas Eve Song Lyrics and Scripture Verses
Joy to the World (watch on YouTube)
Words: Isaac Watts Music: George F. Handel
Verse 1
Joy to the world! The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and sing.
Verse 2
Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns,
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods,
Rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
Verse 4
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, and wonders of His love.
Scripture Reading (Luke 1:26-38)
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
The First Noel (watch on YouTube)
Verse 1
The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 2
They all looked up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far.
Then to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and by night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 4
Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord.
That hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:1-7)
1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Away in a Manger (watch on YouTube)
Words by Martin Luther and John Thomas McFarland; Music by James Ramsey Murray
Verse 1
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Verse 2
The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
Close by me forever and love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:8-16)
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest,And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Angels We Have Heard On High (watch on YouTube)
Words: Traditional French Carol; Melody: Warren M. Angell
Verse 1
Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 2
Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 3
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing.
Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 4
See Him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise.
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:17-20)
17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
O Come, All Ye Faithful (watch on YouTube)
Latin hymn ascribed to John Francis Wade, c. 1710 - 1786
Verse 1
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels,
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Verse 2
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
O sing, all ye bright host of heaven above;
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Verse 3
Yea, Lord, we great Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing,
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Lighting of the Christ Candle; Sharing the Light of the World
Silent Night (watch on YouTube)
Words: Joseph Mohr, John Freeman Young; Music: Franz Gruber
Verse 1
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright,
'Round yon virgin. mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Verse 2
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.
Verse 3
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, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Verse 4
Silent night holy night, wondrous star lend thy light,
With the angels let us sing, “Alleluia to our King!
Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!”
Words: Isaac Watts Music: George F. Handel
Verse 1
Joy to the world! The Lord is come.
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven and sing.
Verse 2
Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns,
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods,
Rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
Verse 4
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, and wonders of His love.
Scripture Reading (Luke 1:26-38)
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
The First Noel (watch on YouTube)
Verse 1
The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 2
They all looked up and saw a star shining in the east, beyond them far.
Then to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and by night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Verse 4
Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord.
That hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:1-7)
1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Away in a Manger (watch on YouTube)
Words by Martin Luther and John Thomas McFarland; Music by James Ramsey Murray
Verse 1
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
Verse 2
The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.
I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.
Verse 3
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
Close by me forever and love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there.
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:8-16)
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest,And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Angels We Have Heard On High (watch on YouTube)
Words: Traditional French Carol; Melody: Warren M. Angell
Verse 1
Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 2
Shepherds why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 3
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing.
Come adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Verse 4
See Him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise.
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, while our hearts in love we raise.
Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo! Glo - ria, in excelsis Deo!
Scripture Reading (Luke 2:17-20)
17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
O Come, All Ye Faithful (watch on YouTube)
Latin hymn ascribed to John Francis Wade, c. 1710 - 1786
Verse 1
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels,
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Verse 2
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
O sing, all ye bright host of heaven above;
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Verse 3
Yea, Lord, we great Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing,
O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Lighting of the Christ Candle; Sharing the Light of the World
Silent Night (watch on YouTube)
Words: Joseph Mohr, John Freeman Young; Music: Franz Gruber
Verse 1
Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright,
'Round yon virgin. mother and child,
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Verse 2
Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.
Verse 3
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, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
Verse 4
Silent night holy night, wondrous star lend thy light,
With the angels let us sing, “Alleluia to our King!
Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!”
Wishing you and your family the blessings and joy of Christmas!
