SONG OF PREPARATION THE CANDLE OF JOY (Connie)

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, We light the Third Candle of Advent, the Candle of Joy. When the angel Gabriel told
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Mary that a special child would be born to her, she was filled with joy. She sang a
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels song that began with the words: “My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in
Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him; God, my Savior. Just as the birth of Jesus gave his mother great joy, his presence in
O come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! the world brings joy to those who had none before. This Candle of Joy reminds us
OPENING PRAYER (Ann) that Jesus brings true and everlasting joy.
LIGHTING OF CANDLE (Babor)
THE CANDLE OF HOPE (Gay)
We light of the first candle, the candle of hope. We anticipate the arrival of the PRAYER (Flora)
Messiah to save us from sin and darkness. As Prophet Isaiah declares: “For to us a Embracing God, the fountain of joy, we gather to affirm Your Wonderful Gift- Jesus
child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And Christ. At the height of our Advent journey, grant us the courage to share Your joy.
he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Joy in the face of apathy. Joy in the face of sorrow. Joy in the face of uncertainty.
Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 This candle reminds us that there is hope in God, who will fulfill Amen.
the divine promise through Jesus.
LIGHTING OF CANDLE (Melchor) THE CANDLE OF LOVE (Liezel)
We light the Fourth Candle of Advent, the Candle of Love. “For God so loved the
PRAYER (Manilyn) world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but
All-powerful God, source of hope, we gather as a family of faith to honor You. As we have everlasting life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the
begin our Advent journey, grant us the courage to put our hope in You. Hope for world, but to save the world through him.” This Candle of love reminds us that Jesus
Your presence. Hope for Your peace, Hope for your promise. Amen. embodies God’s great love.
LIGHTING OF CANDLE (Adrianne)
THE CANDLE OF PEACE (Lady)
We light the Second Candle of Advent, the Candle of Peace. We remember the PRAYER (all)
prophets who spoke of the coming of Christ, of how a Savior would be born, a king Loving God, from whom our life and salvation come. We gather to declare Your
in the line of King David. The prophet Isaiah called Christ the “Prince of Peace.” They Wonderful Gift- Jesus Christ. As our Advent journey draws to completion, grant us
told us how we would rule the world wisely and bless all the nations. When Jesus the courage to share your love. Love for the unexpected challenge, Love for the
came, he taught people the importance of being peace-makers, and those who vulnerable one. Love for Your presence. Amen.
make peace shall be called the children of God.
LIGHTING OF CANDLE (Danilo) SONG OF JOY
Joyful, joyful, we adore You, God of glory Lord of Love
PRAYER (Gleiza) Hearts unfold like flow’rs before You, Opn’ning to the sun above.
All-powerful God, giver of peace, we gather to celebrate Your Wonderful Gift- the Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away
Prince of Peace. As we walk on this Advent path and find peace in You, grant us the Giver of immoral gladness, fill us with the light of day!
courage to become peacebuilders. Peace in our hearts. Peace in our home. Peace in
our communities. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1: 26-38 (Alphita)

SONG OF PRAISE Sharing

Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new-born king
Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled THE CHRIST CANDLE (Ghellyn)
Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies Now, we light the CHRIST Candle, celebrating the end of Advent and the arrival of
With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem Christ. May this candle remind us that the light of the world is born today. The
Hark the herald-angels sing, Glory to the new-born king greatest GIFT is in our midst. The world might be saved through Him, and He will
return one day into glory. His name is Jesus, Emmanuel, and God is with us. Jesus
Christ is the true reason for hope, peace, joy, and love.
LIGHTING OF CANDLE (Jonathan)

PRAYER (all)
On this Christmas Day, we greet You dear God with peace for Your love shown in
Jesus Christ who is born today. We sting with great joy like Mary for Your favor. We
come to worship in humility and faith like the shepherds who came to visit baby
Jesus in the manger. We turn to our spirits to You filled with hope like the prophets
and people in the past who believed in Your Promise. Let this Christmas day inspire
us to be truly grateful and grant us the courage to tell others that Savior of the
world is born today.

CLOSING SONG
Joy to the world, the Lord is come,
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart, prepare Him room
and heav’n and nature sing,
and heav’n and nature sing,
and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing

Joy to the earth, the Saviour reigns

let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

He rules the world with truth and grace

and makes the nations prove

Family
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love
Christmas Fellowship
CLOSING PRAYER AND BLESSING OF FOOD (Ann)
December, 2023