THE SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
*The Bidding Prayer
THE NINE LESSONS
First Lesson: God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of the woman shall bruise the serpent’s head. Genesis 3:8—15. - Marion Dieleman
PH#334 - The Prophets Came to Israel
Second Lesson: God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall the nations
of the earth be blessed. Genesis 22:15–18. - David Broad
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Third Lesson: Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. Isaiah 9:2,6–7. - Teena Bergman
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Fourth Lesson: The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown. Isaiah 11:1–9. Jenny Bouma
Glory (Let There Be Peace)
Fifth Lesson: The angel Gabriel salutes the virgin Mary. Luke 1:26–38. Marlene Lynes
Mary Did You Know?
Sixth Lesson: Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus. Matthew 1:18–23. Gwen Broad
LUYH#86 Away in a Manger (feat. Maiya VanRooyen on the ukulele and the Sunday school kids)
v.1 solo
v.1 Sunday School children
vs 2-3 Congregation
v.1 solo
Seventh Lesson: The shepherds go to the manger. Luke 2:8–16. Andy Koopman
LUYH#82 Angels We Have Heard on High
Eighth Lesson: The wise men are led by the star to Jesus. Matthew 2:1–11. Neal Buiter
LUYH#95 What Child Is This?
Ninth Lesson: John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation. John 1:1–14. John Moelker
LUYH #85 Silent Night
The Offering: Children of the Promise Haiti
(Special music by Claire and Clarke Di Stefano)
The Prayer and Blessing
Closing Song: O Holy Night
(Please allow individuals with mobility challenges to exit the sanctuary first)
* = Please stand if able
LUYH = Lift up your hearts hymnal