cHRISTMAS eVE sONG LYRICS AND SCRIPTURE READINGS

Light of Christmas Video


Opening Song: Little Drummer Boy


Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum

A newborn King to see, pa rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum

To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum

So, to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum

When we come.


Little baby, pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum

I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum

That’s fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum

On my drum


Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum


Welcome: Pastor Brian


Children’s Message: Happy Birthday Jesus! Video

(sung by Celebration Children’s Center)


Message: Pastor Brian


Message song: It’s Christmas


Away in a manger, no crib for a bed

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay


The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky

And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh


Chorus: It’s Christmas! The angels are singing

And I know the reason, the Savior is born!

It's Christmas, the bells are ringing

And I feel like shouting, “Joy to the world!”


Be near me, Lord Jesus I ask thee to stay

Close by me forever and love me I pray

Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care

And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there


Chorus: It's Christmas! The angels are singing.

And I know the reason, the Savior is born!

It's Christmas! The bells are ringing

And I feel like shouting, “Joy to the world!”


Go, tell it on the mountain

Over the hills and everywhere!

Go, tell it on the mountain, “That Jesus Christ is born!”

Go, tell it on the mountain

Over the hills and everywhere!

Go, tell it on the mountain, “That Jesus Christ is born!”


Chorus: It's Christmas! The angels are singing.

And I know the reason, the Savior is born!

Yes, It's Christmas! The bells are ringing

And I feel like shouting, “Joy to the world!”

           “JOY TO THE WORLD!”


Communion: Pastor Brian


Communion Music: O Holy Night – instrumental


Directions for Candle Lighting: Pastor Brian


Candle Lighting: Silent Night, ELW 281 vs 1, 2, 3

(vs 3 is acapella and candles are raised)


Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child.

Holy Infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace.


Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight.

Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heav’nly hosts sing, alleluia! Christ, the Savior, is born!

Christ, the Savior, is born!


Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light

Radiant beams from your holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth,

Jesus, Lord, at your birth.


Merry Christmas! – Thank you for coming!


Gloria! What a Glorious Night! plays as worshipers exit

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