December 24, 2025 - 4 pm - Nativity of Our Lord

Welcome to New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church!

In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.

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The Rev. Scott Staub, Pastor
Nikki Young, Seminarian Minister; Director of Children, Family and Youth
Patricia Nyce, Director of Music Ministry
Lindsey Waltermyer, Grace Band Leader
Hannah Waltermyer, Acolyte
Nikki Young, Children's Sermon
Sam Young, Lector
Diane Bealer, Video Director
Andy Van Dyke, Audio Director

Live Nativity: Mary - Miller Quigley; Joseph- Landon Woods; Jesus - Baby Doll provided by Kaydence Singley; Three wise people - Alivia Singley, Sam Young, Collins Quigley; Guiding Star - Kylie Ewing; Shepherds - Caleb Woods, Richard Garcia, Tanner Quigley; Angels - Hannah Waltermyer, Maddie Artim, Charlotte Moser, Alexa Moser Animals in the stable – Kaydence Singley, Aubrey Woods, Lainey Soupik

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“Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)” words and music by James Ramsey Murray, John Thomas McFarland, Jonathan Smith, Martin Luther and Phil Wickham. © 2019 Be Essential Songs; Cashagamble Jet Music; Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Sing My Songs. Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under CCLI License #2329082.

“Heavenly Hosts” Words and music by Benjamin Backus, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Matt Hales, Tedd Tjornhom and Tony Wood. © 2020 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.; Ben Backus Music; Curb Congregation Songs; Tony Wood Songs; Curb Wordspring Music; Kilns Music; Shaun Shankel Pub Designee; Method to the Madness; Shankel Songs; WC Music Corp.; Remaining portion is unaffiliated. Admin. by CURB; Word Music Publishing, Curb Music Publishing. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under CCLI License #2329082.

“Midnight Clear” Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Jonas Myrin. © 2015 Capitol CMG Paragon; S. D. G. Publishing; Son of the Lion; Twelve Lions Music; Worship Together Music. Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing. All rights reserved. Streamed with permission under CCLI License #2329082.

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” Text: attr. John Francis Wade, 1711-1786; tr. Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880, sts. 1, 3-4; tr. unknown, st. 2. Music: ADESTE FIDELES, attr. John Francis Wade. Text and music are in public domain.

“Away in a Manager” Text: North American, 19th cent. Music: AWAY IN A MANGER, James R. Murray, 1841-1905. Text and music are in public domain.

“Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)” Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, George Frideric Handel, Isaac Watts and Matt Gilder. © Rising Springs Music; Vamos Publishing; worshiptogether.com songs; Ryan House Music; Wondrously Made Songs Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing, Music Services, Inc., Reservoir Media Management, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI License #2329082.
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