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