| Elder |
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Lighting of the Advent Candle |
| Congregation |
TIS286 |
Light One Candle for Hope vv 1,2,3 |
| Minister |
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Call to Worship |
| Choir |
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Carol of the Bells |
| 1st Reading |
Isaiah 9:2,4,6 |
Isaiah foretells the birth of Christ |
| Congregation |
TIS265 |
O come, O come, Emmanuel |
| 2nd Reading |
Micah 5:2-4 |
A promised ruler from Bethlehem |
| Choir |
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Lo How a Rose ere Blooming
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| Congregation |
TIS283 |
Long ago prophets knew |
| 3rd Reading |
Isaiah 11:1-10 |
The nature of the coming of Christ is revealed |
| Choir |
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Infant Holy, Infant Lowly |
| Minister |
Reflection |
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| 4th Reading |
Luke 1:26-38 |
The birth of Jesus is announced |
| Congregation |
TIS290 |
Of the Father's love begotten |
| Choir |
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O Little One Sweet |
| 5th Reading |
Matthew 1:18-24 |
The birth of Jesus Christ |
| Choir |
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Conventry Carol |
| Congregation |
TIS316 |
O little town of Bethlehem |
| 6th Reading |
Luke 2:8-20 |
The angels and the shepherds |
| Choir |
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In The Bleak Midwinter |
| Congregation |
TIS303 |
Hark the herald angels sing |
| Minister |
Prayer |
Prayers of the People |
| 7th Reading |
Matthew 2:1-11 |
The visit of the Magi |
| Choir |
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Poverty Carol |
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Offering and Dedication |
| 8th Reading |
John 1:1-14 |
The Word became flesh |
| Choir |
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Christmas Bush for His Adorning |
| Congregation |
TIS304 |
O come all ye faithful (vv 1,2,3,6) |
| Minister |
Blessing |
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| Organ |
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Postlude |
