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Sunday 26 December 2021

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

Words of Welcome and Introduction

Opening Prayers

Genesis 3: 8-15                      

God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of the

woman shall bruise the serpent's head

Genesis 22: 15-18             

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed

shall the nations of the earth be blessed    

Hymn 290      The race that long in darkness pined

Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7                                      

Christ's birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah

Micah 5: 2-4                                                                                                

Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem

Hymn 304       O Little town of Bethlehem

Luke 1: 26-38                          

The angel Gabriel salutes the virgin Mary

Hymn 286        Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!         

Matthew 1: 18-23                       

Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus

Luke 2: 8-16                             

The shepherds go to the manger     

Hymn 313        See! in yonder manger low

John 1: 1-14   

John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation

Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and The Lord’s Prayer                           

Hymn 301         Hark! the herald angels sing    

Blessing and Choral Amen

 

Watchnight Service 24 December 2021 at 11.30pm

Welcome and Call to Worship 

Hymn  273 O come, O come, Emmanuel 

Prayers of Approach and Confession and Lord's Prayer 

Hymn 277  Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes 

Readings              Old Testament: Isaiah 62:6-12

Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 

Hymn 301 Hark! the herald angels sing 

Reflection 

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession 

Hymn 306 O come, all ye faithful 

Benediction and Greetings

ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR SERVICE 19 DECEMBER 2021

Fourth in Advent

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Hymn 301                 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Prayer of Invocation and Lord's Prayer

Church Family Talk

Scripture                   Luke 1:26-38.       (Page 1026)

Hymn 259                 Beauty For Brokenness

Sermon                     Fear At Christmas!

Intercessory Prayers

Hymn 286                 Tell Out, My Soul, The Greatness Of The Lord

Benediction and Choral Amen 

MINISTER: The Rev Alistair T Wynne BA BD

ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR SERVICE 12 DECEMBER 2021

Third in Advent

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Hymn 315          Once In Royal David's City

Prayer of Invocation and Lord's Prayer

Church Family Talk

Scripture             Matthew 2:1-12.           (Page 966)

Hymn 318           Lord, You Were Rich Beyond All Splendour

Sermon              What Shall We Do With This Child?

Intercessory Prayers

Hymn 325           Bethlehem, A Noble City

Benediction and Choral Amen

MINISTER: The Rev Alistair T Wynne BA BD

ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR SERVICE 5 DECEMBER 2021

Second in Advent 

Welcome and Intimations

Call to Worship

Hymn 304                O Little Town of Bethlehem

Prayer of Invocation and Lord's Prayer

Church Family Talk

Scripture                  Hebrews 10:1-18.             (Page 1207)

Hymn 448                Shine Jesus Shine

Sermon                    The Real Christmas Story

Intercessory Prayers

Hymn 322                Good Christians, All Rejoice

Benediction and Choral Amen 

MINISTER: The Rev Alistair T Wynne BA BD