Bethel Church Service
4th Sunday of Advent
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2023
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Gathering
Opening
Prelude: "Sing Alleluia to the Lord"
Acolyte Arthur Hazard lights the first 4 candles of the Advent Wreath
Opening Remarks
...you sounded good...
...on buying gifts early...
...Welcome...good to see you all...
...God Loves you...and so do We...
...Opening Prayer...Come Holy Spirit...
Hymn: "Joy to the World"
Lighting the Christ Candle
Introduction...
Slides -
Phillip and Arthur Hazard light the Christ candle...with congregational response
Recognizing Arthur's extra effort
Hymn: "The First Noel"
Speaking of Offering for the Madison Youth Ranch
The Message
Message Scripture:
"Matthew: 4:12-17"
Message: "A Great Light"Special Music
Introduction
Judy and Travis sing: "O Holy Night"
oops...the microphone had been off...
Service of Communion
Communion Service
Candlelighting Service
Instructions...
...Come on in...
Passing the light...
Recessional...singing "Silent Night"
Benediction
Merry Christmas
There were 29 here for the candlelight service today.
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