Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin 12.24.21

Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin

Traditional Worship Service
December 24, 2021

“When Everything is Perfect”
Luke 2:1-20
Dr. Tim Bruster and Rev. Lance Marshall,
Co-Senior Pastors

Pre-service Concert (11:40 am, 6:40 pm, 8:40 pm)
DFW Brass
Peggy Graff, organ

Welcome
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Senior Pastor

*Call to Worship
Rev. Tom McDermott (noon)
Rev. Lance Marshall, (7:00)
Dr. Mike Marshall, (9:00 & 11:00)
One: God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation You have made manifest your love.
All: When our need for a Savior was great You sent Your Son to be born of the virgin Mary.
One: To our lives he brings joy and peace, justice, mercy, and love.
All: Lord, bless all who look upon this manger.
One: May it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus,
All: and raise up our thoughts to him, who is God-with-us and Savior of all, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

*Hymn 234: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (verses 1-3)

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Luke 2:1-20
Rev. Tom McDermott (noon)
Rev. Phyllis Barren (noon & 7:00)
Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez (noon & 7:00)
Dr. Mike Marshall (9:00 & 11:00)
Rev. Mary Ellen Barrow (9:00 and 11:00)
Rev. Lance Marshall (all)
Dr. Tim Bruster (7:00, 9:00, 11:00)

We light the first candle of Advent as a symbol of Hope.
We light the second candle of Advent as a symbol of Peace.
We light the third candle of Advent as a symbol of Joy.
We light the fourth candle of Advent as a symbol of Love.
We light the Christ Candle as a symbol of the light of God, the light of peace, hope, joy, and love – the light that breaks into whatever darkness there is in our world.

*Hymn 238: Angels We Have Heard on High

Announcements

Offertory: “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” (noon)
Dan Galbraith and Erik Foster, arrangers
Andrew Zapata, tenor

“Almost There” (7:00)
Heather Sorenson, arranger
Cornerstone Youth Choir, Youth Choir Alumni, and Choral Union,
Erin Ypya, Cornerstone Youth Choir Director

“O Holy Night” (9:00)
René Clausen, arranger
Choral Union, Thomas Williams, director

“O Holy Night” (11:00)
Adolph Adam, composer
Sergio Cepedo, tenor

Sermon: “When Everything is Perfect”
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Senior Pastor (noon)
Dr. Tim Bruster, Co-Senior Pastor (7:00, 9:00, 11:00)

Service of Holy Communion

Invitation

Confession and Pardon

The Great Thanksgiving

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)

Serving the Bread and Cup

Congregational Carols During Communion

219 What Child Is This (verses 1 and 3)

230 O Little Town of Bethlehem

217 Away in a Manger

229 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Silent Night Story and Candle Lighting

*Silent Night
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.

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!

(Raise candles)

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.

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!

**Please extinguish your candle as you exit and return it to one of the baskets at each door.**

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Notes from First Church:

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth – we are glad you’re here to worship with us on Christmas Eve!

Please let us know you are here by filling out the attendance pad as it comes by.

Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand as you are able.

“Faith Like a Child” is our children’s sermon developed for young worshipers of all ages.

In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate during the month of December will support the food bank.

The poinsettias and decorations for the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Broderick and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Smith.

The flowers in the Narthex are in loving memory of Velma and C.M. Russey and Joan and Gordon Kelly, from Paige and Bob Russey and families.

Musicians
Violin I – Ordabek Duissen, concertmaster, Jen Betz
Violin II – Steven Li, principal, Molly Baer
Viola – Ola Holowka, principal, Dan Sigale
Cello – Keira Fullerton, principal
Bass -Julie Vinsant
French Horn- Kelly Cornell
Trumpet- Kyle Sherman, principal
Trumpet II -Jesse Rajabe
Trombone – Tony Baker

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Room 350
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Room 350 & Zoom

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For details, please email Lisa Helm (lhelm@myfumc.org), Director of Welcoming Ministries or Dr. Mike Marshall (mmarshall@myfumc.org), Associate Pastor of Leadership Development — and be sure to include your phone number in your email!