Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2023
Pastor: Ralph Wrightstone |
Bulletin
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Photos
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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
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Verses - "Joy to the World" . (UMH 246,vs 1,4)
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Slides - Lighting
the Christ Candle . (01:48)
Hymn
. Verses -
"The First Noel" . (UMH 245)
. Offering for Madison Youth Ranch .
(00:55)
Message
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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