Welcome ...to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando! We’re glad you’re part of the family this Christmas. This season is filled with a special joy and we invite you to continue rejoicing with us in the new year on Sunday mornings at 8:30am, 9:45am or 11:00am, as we celebrate God together and learn more about the things that bring Him joy. We are a covenant community making disciples who light the world. There’s a place for you and your family in this community, and we’d love the opportunity to help you discover your unique place in God’s story of light. Today we celebrate together the gift of God’s light, shining into our own lives and the darkest places in the world. Together we pray for hearts to receive the light of Jesus and share Him with others!

Next Sunday...join us for Lessons & Carols at 11:00am only on December 28th, in the Sanctuary. There will be SHINE care for children kindergarten & younger; children first grade and older will worship with their families.

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luke 2:14

Glory to god in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Decking the Halls ...Our Christmas flowers and greenery have been given in honor or in memory of our loved ones. If you gave a dedication and would like a poinsettia, the flowers will be available after 11am worship on January 4.

Light Safely...by assisting your children in lighting and holding candles. Please keep your candles upright and tip only the unlit candles, to prevent dripping wax. Candles will be collected at the door as you exit. Thank you!

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december 24, 2014 | 3:00pm & 4:30pm

ChristmaS EvE WorshiP*children’s celebration of christmas*

Prelude Praise Your Name ORFF Rejoice! 3rd-5th Grade Orff Ensemble arr. Katie Grace Miller

Announcement Video

Words of Welcome Dr. David Swanson

Call to Worship Isaiah 6:7 Dr. Swanson

Christmas Prayer

Lighting the Advent Candle

Patrick, Alison, Russel & Reese Brackins (3:00pm) Jon, Kendra, Ezra & Selah Ippel (4:30pm)

FAMILY We light the Christ candle signifying that the Light of the World has come to earth.

This night is like no other night in the history of the world. For it was on this night that God, the Creator of the universe took on human flesh as a baby.

CONGREGATION His name is Jesus and he shall save the people from their sins.

FAMILY For God so love the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in

him shall not perish but have eternal life.

CONGREGATION For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the

world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned.

Processional Hymn of Praise* O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES HYMN #182 with First Pres Dancers

A Message for Mary

It Came upon the Midnight Clear CAROL HYMN #191

A Message for Joseph

For Thy Gracious Blessings TRADITIONAL Rejoice! Children’s Choir

arr. Katie Grace Miller

The Birth of a Savior

See the Star of Bethlehem LOUIS HABER Rejoice! Children’s Choir

Angels Appear to Shepherds*

Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA HYMN #188

Shepherds Visit the Savior*

Joy to the World ANTIOCH Hymn #179 with First Pres Dancers

Wise Men Visit the Savior

Only a Baby Came NATALIE SLEETH Rejoice! Children’s Choir

Hymn of Commitment*

O Come, Let Us Adore Him ADESTE FIDELES HYMN #114

Prayer of Commitment Dr. Swanson

Offertory Peaceful Night TERESA JENNINGS

Lighting of the Candles* Dr. Swanson Silent Night STILLE NACHT HYMN #186 with First Pres Dancers

Benediction* Dr. Swanson

Postlude

Go, Tell It on the Mountain GO, TELL IT HYMN #218 Josiah Armes, organ

Assisting in Worship: Stephanie Rivera and Katie Grace Miller with Rejoice! Children’s Choir, Sarah Savage, Carrie Williamson, Kim Allen, Wendy Birket, and Emily Savage with SHINE actors, and Josiah Armes accompanying.

Christmas Eve Family Services allow children of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando to lead in worship to tell the story of Jesus’ birth in a special way. The Rejoice! Children’s Choir sing and play Orff instruments (i.e. xylophones), telling the story musically. They rehearse each Sunday during the Fall to prepare for this day. The SHINE actors volunteer their time to give a visual of the story of Jesus’ birth. We are grateful to all the families that gave of their time and allowed their child to lead God’s people this afternoon.