Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2023

Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone Bulletin . Photos Music Director: Travis Oaks

Bethel's online services are normally made from audio recordings and text slides created specifically for the online service but with the same content as the same components in the church service. Because "Candlelight Services" generally have greater visual appeal, I have added photographs to this service to supplement the audio and text. As this online service is offered to be used simultaneously with the church service those photos (and much of the audio) have been borrowed from other services. The Welcome and Message audio files have been prepared for this service to be "the same" as those in the church service.

We hope that this offering serves its purpose in preparing you for the coming Christmas Season.




All is Ready


. Welcome to the Candlelight Service

Opening Hymn

. Verses - "Joy to the World" . (UMH 246,vs 1,4)


. Slides - Lighting the Christ Candle . (01:48)

Hymn

. Verses - "The First Noel" . (UMH 245)


. Offering for Madison Youth Ranch . (00:55)

Message

. Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17 . Message: "A Great Light" . (09:24)

Special Music

. "Introduction". (01:16)

. "Mary, Did You Know?", sung by Travis Oaks and Judy Wrightstone


. Holy Communion (03:51)

Candlelight Service

Taking light from the Christ Candle...

...and passing it among the gathered...

...then carrying it to the church yard...

. singing Silent Night
The words are on the back of the bulletin (see above)


Benediction

Merry Christmas to All