Christmas eve program

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Subscribe Store About Contact Us. Blog eLearning Calendar Content Library. December 07, 7 December Dec. Candlelight Service for Christmas Eve: Scripture, Carols, and Communion This service is a variation on a service of light — an opposite of a tenebrae service. Mary, Joseph and Baby candles are placed on a muslin or burlap fabric in the center of the table.

Mary — light blue candle in simple ceramic candleholder Joseph— royal blue candle in simple ceramic candleholder, can be similar or identical to Mary's Baby Jesus — simple, clear round candleholder with white votive candle The angel candles are yellow, placed in crystal candleholders on a glittery gold fabric directly behind the Mary and Joseph candles. One is taller than the others — this is the Gabriel candle.

The shepherd candles are a variety of shades of green, placed in wooden candleholders on a green shade of fabric. These are placed to the left of the angel candles. The king candles are a variety of shades of purple, placed in silver candlesticks on a fabric of red velvet.

These are placed to the right of the angel candles. In the liturgy, the congregation reads all that is printed in bold. I print words to the hymns in the bulletin. Feel free to substitute anthems, solos, or other service music. The Prophecy of the Messiah Isaiah , , John , The Preparations for the Birth of Jesus Luke For example, she may instruct the cows to moo at any point in the story. An expectant couple is selected to play Mary and Joseph. A Jesus doll substitutes for an infant when none is present.

A kid-friendly candlelighting ends the program using penlights which can be printed with the church's name. Everyone sings "Silent Night" as the penlights are illuminated and held up. The children take the penlights home as a memento. Blue Christmas is a Christmas Eve event for "them who mourn. The 'comfort passage' from Isaiah is read and the hopeful words of Psalms follow. The nativity account from Matthew 1 and 2 helps illuminate the difficult entry of Christ and God's intervening grace.

The Advent Wreath Candles become a memorial, with the four candles representing aspects of loss. The first represents lost loved ones; the second represents other losses: ended relationships, the loss of health, dreams or jobs; the third candle acknowledges the support of friends and family; and the last candle represents the gift of hope.

We always have an elaborate instrumental that allows our praise band to flex their musical muscles. Last year, I did a crazy Phantom of the Opera -type organ opening. Kids involved in our Christmas Eve Service means parents and family attend. The kids sing along with the congregation and do a special with the choir.