Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2021
Greeting
Prayer
Hymn ........................... O Come, All Ye Faithful 208
Offering
Malachi 4:4-6
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet
Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord.
And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
And the hearts of the children to their fathers,
Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.
The Zacharias and Elizabeth story
Meditation
Hymn ........ Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 196
The Announcement to Mary
Meditation
Hymn ................................... What Child Is This 213
Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth
Meditation
Hymn .................. Good Christian Men, Rejoice 207
The Birth of John
Meditation
Hymn .................................... Away in a Manger 205
The Birth of Jesus
Meditation
Hymn ............. Angels We Have Heard on High 214
The Shepherds' Visit to Mary and her Child
Hymn .......................... Silent Night! Holy Night! 210
Lighting of the Candles
Prayer
Choir Response......................... Dona Nobis Pacem
Benediction
Tonight’s offering will be given to the PCA Ministerial Fund. This fund is used to provide assistance for disabled and needy retired pastors, missionaries, and church lay workers, their widows and dependent children. Very often a disabled or retired pastor or the widow of a pastor is faced with serious financial hardship. The PCA has established this fund to help meet this need. We here at Pioneer are pleased to take part in this denomination-wide offering. We encourage your participation.
