Christmas Candlelight Service 2025
The Choir assembles pre-worship, for a run-through
People begin to arrive
"The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you..."
Isaiah 9:2-3
(NIV)
The Children's Sermon begins
"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men." Luke 2:7-14 (KJV)
~ The Candles are lit ~
"Silent Night" is sung
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105
(KJV)
