Prayers 12 24 2014
*Welcome to our Annual Christmas Eve Service; 2 of our 6 new members who were recently baptized and joined the church are present to read the lessons tonight; please be prepared to read the lessons according to your most familiar language
*Reception on the 4th floor Fellowship Hall immediately follows our service tonight; we invite everyone to attend; thanks to all who brought something to share
*Come to Sunday Worship this Sunday: 10:00 English, 10:00 Cantonese and 11:20 English; Breakfast begins at 8:00 on the 4th floor
*Appreciation to the ensemble in bringing special music to our service tonight
*We hope that you may sense God’s presence tonight as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
Offertory
We come unto the Lord with praise on the birth of Christ. Let gladness fill our hearts this night as God’s people rejoice.
O God, we bring to you an offering of faith with hope and anticipation for the dawning of Christ’s light in the darkness, energizing the church in mission. We make this offering of our material resources for Christ’s purposes. Bless our gifts in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Benediction
Go out and spread the good news of great joy.
Salvation is offered to all of humankind.
Glory to God in the highest heaven;
Peace on earth and goodwill among all people.