Friday, December 22, 2017

Order of Service, Christmas Eve

Prelude: One Star (S. Albrecht & J. Althouse)

Welcome

Lighting the Chalice Flame: (in unison)
We light this chalice on Christmas Eve as we remember the one who has been called the Light of the World. May we learn from the teachings of Jesus not only in this season, but throughout the coming year.

Opening Words

*What Child is This? (see insert)

Offertory: In Dulci Jubilo (E. Crocker)

Reading: Luke 2

Message: The Hope of the Christ Child 

Meditation/Candle Lighting

Communion

*Silent Night (see insert)

*Joy to the World (see insert)

Closing Words

Extinguishing the Chalice Flame (in unison) We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

Postlude: O Holy Night

Gratitude & Applause
* Please stand in body or spirit
Hearing devices, and envelopes for cash pledges are available on the hymnal cart or ask an usher.

Gratitude
Thank you to all who contribute to our service each week. This week:
Service Leaders:  Rev. Dan & Tess Lambert
Pianist: Peilin Ko
Choral Director: Lynn Pernezny
Cover art: Larry Stauber

This Week
Due to the Holiday, our staff will be working adjusted office hours this                week. Rev. Dan will be in the office Tuesday 2pm-8pm and Thursday 9am-          Noon. His office telephone is 561-627-6106. 
Barbara will be off Monday and Tuesday. She will be back in the office                Wednesday-Friday 9:30am-12:30pm.
Next Sunday: “Chronos and Religion” Chris Juhl. No News Talk on Dec                31st. 
        
Announcements
Food Items collected during the offertory are donated to the Lake Park              Food Pantry, 
Shoes and Toiletry Articles collected are donated to the Haitian                          Community.

A UU December: Dec 22nd