KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Dec 24th 2012 7:30 pm

Minister- Rev. Mark Gedcke Director of Music- Suzanne Strahan Christmas Eve Service Prelude: Hope Was Born This Night - Ben McDonald, David Frey, arr. B. Henderson Emmanuel - Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, arr. D. Galbraith We Adore You - Paul Baloche, Tim Janis, arr. J. Wasson First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7 Processional Hymn #159 Oh come, all ye faithful
Call to Worship Leader: Let us go now to Bethlehem, People: and hear again the well loved story of the birth of Jesus. Leader: Let us go now to Bethlehem, People: with family and friends and church community around us. Leader: Let us go now to Bethlehem, People: aware of how desperately our world, now as then, needs the healing power of Gods love. Leader: Let us go now to Bethlehem, this holy night.
Written by David Sparks. Reprinted with permission from Worship for All Seasons, Vol. II. Copyright 2005 The United Church Publishing House.

Prayer of Adoration LIGHTING OF THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE (see insert) - Led by Terry and Janelle Barton Second Lesson: Luke 2:1-7 Anthem O Sleep Now, Holy Baby - Thomas Schmidt Hymn # 143 Infant holy, infant lowly Third Lesson: Luke 2:8-20 Hymn # 147 Angels we have heard on high Fourth Lesson: Matthew 2:1-12

Hymn # 136 The first nowell (verses 1-3, 6) OfferingOffertory Born Is The King - Matt Crocker, Scott Ligertwood, arr. J. Mott, J. Haschek Offering Response: Hymn #172 As with gladness (verses 1, 3) Prayer of Thanks Hymn #153 Joy to the world Christmas Meditation Anthem: The Colours of Christmas - John Rutter Christmas Prayer Hymn #139 Hark! The herald angels sing Benediction Christmas blessing - Dennis Jernigan Merry Christmas, I wish you. May joy like snow fall daily new. May each day find love and truth, and mem'ries sweet. Merry Christmas, peace on earth. May Christ reveal your debt of worth. You are why He came to earth. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, From my heart, from my heart to you. Merry Christmas. Bless you, friend. May ev'ry wound find grace to mend. Daily strength renewed again by God's own hand. Merry Christmas. May you see The way God sees you, and receive His love and life abundantly. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, From my heart, from my heart to you. Postlude: Joy to the World - Handel, arr. Norman Johnson

Nursery Volunteers Next week (30th) Jenn Raleigh & Diane Parker Church Opening Christmas Eve: George Hider Church Opening Next week (30th) Tim Pauli Ushers Christmas Eve: Dale, Lynn & Richard Bast, Eleanor Anwender, Laird Christie and Terry Barton Ushers Next week: Terry Barton, Annie Pottle Greeters Christmas Eve: Margaret & Charlie Lupton Greeters next week (30th): The Parker Family Scripture Readers- Jonathan Perry, Ben Rothwell, Meagan Speiran, Alex Hislop Our Christmas offering that is in the envelopes goes to the ministry of Knox Presbyterian Church (designated and un-designated). Any other offering will go to the House of Blessing in Stratford. Join us this evening following the Service in the banquet Hall for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Calendars & Newsletters!! The Office is looking for submissions for the January and February edition!! OUR WEEKLY MISSION -Dont forget to stop at the Food
Bank table and purchase an item. All food items have prices marked. Simply make your choice and place it in a box below. Then pay by putting the money into the cash box. So simple but each donation makes such a difference in the lives of those in need.
The bulletins this week are donated in loving memory of Zipporah Wilhelm, December 19th 1987 and Leonard Clifford Wilhelm Dec 18th 1992. Let today embrace the past with fond remembrance. Remembered always by Bessie and family.

Minister: Rev. Mark Gedcke 519 575 8817 or by email at mgedcke@knoxstratford.com Director of Music: Suzanne Strahan Treasurer: Shannon Archer Office: 519-271-0373 knoxs@wightman.ca

OFFICE HOURS 9am- NOON Tuesday through Friday The office will also be closed on Dec 25th, 26th, 31st and January 1st and 2nd.