Christmas Morning Order of Service
Christmas Morning
Live Stream @ 10 am
Join us at 10 am on Christmas Morning - Sunday December 25th. This will be a traditional Eucharistic Service, following the Book of Alternative Services, pg. 185.
Order of Service
Welcome
Processional Hymn: Joy to the World CP # 154
The Gathering of the Community BAS Pg. 185
The Grace
The Gloria (said) BAS Pg. 186
The Collect Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth:accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. Amen
The Proclamation of the Word
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4; John 1:1-14
The Homily
The Apostles’ Creed BAS Pg. 189
The Prayers of the People
Confession & Absolution BAS Pg. 191
The Peace
The Peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.
Offertory Hymn: What Child Is This CP # 137
Prayer over the Gifts
Generous Creator, in faith and joy we celebrate the birth of your Son. Increase our understanding and our love of the riches you have revealed in him, who is Lord, now and forever. Amen.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Eucharistic Prayer 5 BAS Pg. 204
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
The gifts of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Reception of Communion
Prayer after Communion
Source of truth and joy, may we who have received the gift of divine life always follow the way of your Son. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Closing Litany
By the tender mercy of our God love has broken upon us!
Light is given where once there was darkness and hope where there was only death.
We go into this season knowing
that God will guide our feet into the way of peace.
The Blessing
Recessional Hymn: Good Christians All, Rejoice CP # 153
The Dismissal