Prelude Sara Davis & Peggy Graff

Christmas Welcome Mister Mark

* Opening Carol O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.Come and behold him, born the King of angels;O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation;O sing all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest;O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Offertory Silent Night Children's Choir traditional Junior Worship Leaders

Chris Rathburn and Mark Burrows, directorsSara Davis, piano

* Opening Prayer Mister Mark Our eyes are ready to see The wonders of your love. Our ears are ready to hear The wonders of your love. Our hands are ready to share The wonders of your love. Our hearts are ready to feel The wonders of your love. Our hearts are ready for Jesus. Amen.

Christmas Eve Service for Families December 24, 2016

Dr. Tim Bruster & Mister Mark Burrows

Christmas DaySunday, December 25

A Service of Story & Song“The Gift of Christ”

One service at 11:00 am | Sanctuary

Our various worshipping communities will join together in one service of story and song in the Sanctuary. Worship will include carol singing, a special Children’s Moment, the Word in story presented by our ministers, and special music.

There will be no adult, youth, or children’s Sunday School classes on Christmas Day. The nursery will be available for 0 – Pre-K.The church will be closed December 26 & 27.

Year-End GivingWe give thanks for your generosity during 2016, and as our year-end approaches we remind everyone that your December gifts are critical to fully funding our missions and ministries. Your gifts make a difference to children, youth, and adult ministries — as well as our outreach in Fort Worth and beyond. Please continue your generosity by making a gift to support FUMCFW today.

Scan the QR code or go to fumcfw.org/givenow to give online.

Large-print bulletins and hearing enhancement devices are available for

Sunday morning worship services. Please ask an usher for assistance

as you enter the Sanctuary.Children's activity packets are available

in the Narthex and in the balcony.

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* Carol The First Noel The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a starshining in the east, beyond them far;and to the earth it gave great light,and so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel.

Children’s Message Christmas Is Here!Threadbare Puppet Theatre: Nancy Froman, Ed Landwehr, Elizabeth Marshall, Shannon McGrann, and Chris Rathburn.

Time for Reflection Dr. Mike Marshall

Invitation and Preparation for Communion Dr. Tim Bruster The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come,thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Receiving Communion Communion will be served to you in the pews. Ushers will bring a tray with wafers and individual cups for you to take and pass along in your row. Since the trays are large, we encourage parents to hold them and carefully assist your children in receiving Communion. Cups may be placed in the holders on the back of the pews in front of you.

The Bible Story - based on Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 2:1-11 The Birth of Jesus

During the Bible Story, which will be read during Communion, there is an opportunity for the congregation to hum along to many cherished carols.

Here are the carols in order:

Prayer after Receiving (in unison) Dr. Mike MarshallGracious God, your Son gave us a special meal as a way to remember your love for us. On a night like tonight, how could we possibly forget your love? Help us keep Christmas in our hearts tonight, tomorrow, and always, that others may see your love in us — a love that is unforgettable. Amen.

Lighting of the Candles (please remain seated) Dr. Tim BrusterTo light your candle, hold your unlit candle horizontally so that a lit candle, held vertically, can light yours. Lit candles should always be help upright.

* Closing Carol Silent NightSilent night, holy night, all is calm, all is brightRound 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.Heavenly 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 thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light;With the angels let us singAlleluia to our King;Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!

* Benediction Mister Mark

Postlude Peggy Graff

O Little Town of BethlehemAway in a MangerHark! the Herald Angels Sing

What Child Is This?We Three KingsIt Came upon the Midnight Clear

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