WORSHIP SERVICE
December 25, 2018
5:30 A.M.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Welcome to Worship
Gathering
(We gather in God’s Name and in these opening moments, let us centre our spirits on God. Before the service, speak to God. During the service, let God speak to you. After the service, speak to others about the Good News.)
Theme: “Five Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Love.
The core message of Christmas is that, no matter what else may
disappear over the course of time, God’s love will last forever.”
Call to Worship (Please see screen)
Opening Carol “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Lighting of the Christmas Candle (Please see screen)
Carol “Good Christians All Rejoice”
Welcome
Prayer of Praise and Confession Elder John Bell
A Narrative of Love
Carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
The Prophecy Isaiah 9:2 – 7; 11:1 – 9
Sister Carlene Reid
Christmas Jamaican Medley
- Sing de chorus
- Mary’s Boy Child
- Run, Come Quick
An Angel Visits Mary Luke 1:26 – 38
Elder Ethel Francis-James
The Birth of Jesus Luke 2:1 – 7
Sister Maria Timbawala
Carol “Away in a Manger”
The Angels Appear to the Shepherds Luke 2:8 – 20
Sister Leila Palmer
The Wise Men Visit Jesus Matthew 2:1 – 12
Brother Joscelyn Jolly
Carol “The First Noel”
The Word Became Flesh John 1:1 – 17
Sister Andrea Robinson
Carol “Love Came Down at Christmas”
Prayer of Intercession Rev. Norman Francis
Tithes, Offerings and Dedication
The Love Story Continues
The Written Word (Congregational Readings)
OT: Lamentations 3:19 – 24
NT: John 3:14 – 17
Ministry by the Choir
The Spoken Word Pastor Lucien Reid
Closing Carol “Joy to the World”
BENEDICTION
Recessional Greeting “We wish you a Merry Christmas”
