Hymn – “Once In Royal David’s City” Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
Prayer & Welcome Pastor Blain Craig
Hymn – “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
First Lesson – Genesis 3:8-19 Pastor Mike Holt
God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head
Carol – “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” Sanctuary Choir
Second Lesson – Genesis 22:15-18 Brother Jonathan Cole
God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of earth be blessed
Hymn – “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (Forest Green) Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
Third Lesson – Isaiah 9:2-7 Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior
Carol – “And the Glory of the Lord” Sanctuary Choir
Fourth Lesson – Isaiah 11:1-9 Pastor Matt Jackson
The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown
Carol – “The Christmas Gift” Sanctuary Choir & Kids Choir
Fifth Lesson – Luke 1:26-38 Pastor Hunter Hawkins
The angel Gabriel salutes the Virgin Mary
Carol – “Still, Still, Still” Sanctuary Choir
Sixth Lesson – Luke 2:1-7 Brother Jonathan Cole
Luke tells of the birth of Jesus
Carol – “The Lamb of Christmas” Sanctuary Choir
Hymn – “God Bless You Merry, Gentlemen” Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
Seventh Lesson – Luke 2:8-16 Pastor Shannon Whisenhunt
The shepherds go to the manger
Carol – “African Noel” Sanctuary Choir
Hymn – “What Child Is This?” Sanctuary Choir & Congregation
Eighth Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Matt Jackson
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus
Carol – “Coventry Carol” Sanctuary Choir
Ninth Lesson – John 1:1-14 Pastor Blain Craig
John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation
Hymn – “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Adult Choir & Congregation
Sermon & Invitation Pastor Blain Craig
Benediction Pastor Blain Craig
Hymn – “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Adult Choir & Congregation