December 24 2021 Christmas Eve Family Service St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa

Merry Christmas from St. Andrew’s! Welcome in the name of Jesus Christ!
Thank you for worshipping with us. We are glad you are here!
We are a diverse congregation with members from across the city, and we hail from all corners of the world. We can be found online at www.standrewsottawa.ca and you can find there information about who we are and the programs and opportunities we offer for people of all ages.

December 24, 2021– Christmas Eve Service for your family

“For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

The Gathering: We Come into God’s Presence
Organ Prelude Matthew Larkin
Words of Welcome
Entry of the Holy Scriptures

Hymn 153* Joy to the world “Antioch” Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748). Michael Carty, soloist

Call to Worship Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Assurance of God’s Love Isaiah 9:2-6

Journeying to Bethlehem

In the words of the prophets: Micah 5: 2-6
With the Good News of the Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Riley B.
Through the songs we sing: Hymn 138 While Shepherds Watch their flocks by night
“Winchester Old”, Words: Nahum Tate (1652-1715) Michael Carty, Soloist
In the stories we tell: The Christmas Rose

Hymn Solo Lo how a rose e’er blooming

Lighting the Christ Candle

Hymn 149 Away in a manger “Cradle Song” William James Kirkpatrick (1838-1921)
Words: Little Children’s Book for School and Families

Prayers by the manger, the prayers of God’s people

Invitation to the Offering Matthew 2:1-12

Hymn 154 Silent night “Stille Nacht” Franz Gruber (1787-1863)
Words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848), translation John Freeman Young (1820-1885)

Benediction
Organ Postlude