Greeting & Welcome

Hymn: "Go Tell It on the Mountain"

Invocation

God of Light and Life
Who shines in darkness and brightens the shadows
Who gives mercy and grace without measure

Be among us today as the living Christ,
the everlasting light.
Let us hear the word of hope in our doubts
Let us find strength in our weakness
That we may offer Jesus Christ, the Light of the World
to all who walk in darkness.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:2-7

Hymn: "Away in the Manger"

Epistle Lesson: Titus 2:11-14

Pastoral Prayer

Music Special: "What Child Is This?"

Gospel Reading: Luke 2:1-20 (ask to stand if able)

Lighting of Christ Candle

Hymn: "Silent Night"

"We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

This service was submitted by Mari Ann Kusmertz-Chell, a 2005 graduate of Methodist Theological School in Ohio and is a staff member of Shiloh UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the West Ohio Conference. You may contact her by e-mail at mchell55@hotmail.com

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Posted 10-01-09


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