Dec. 25: CHRISTMAS EVE 11 PM SERVICE

I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day a Saviour, Christ the Lord. (Luke 2: 10-11)

INTERCESSIONS

In our parish: we pray for our priest, Canon Neil Elliot. We pray that God’s love will surround and support those in our community who are in the presence of life challenges… remembering especially: Chris A., Gwen A., Sandra B., Carleen C., Pauline C., Doug D., Gertie D., Kay E., Bill & Pat F., Reg F., Connie G., Fred J., Glenna MacN., Gillian M., Ann McC., Kelly, Logan & Luke P., Gladys W., Dorothy W., Curtis, Rob.
In the community: we pray for the less fortunate who struggle to meet daily needs. We pray for all caregivers and their ministry for those in need in our community.
In the diocese: we pray for Bishop John Privett. We pray for the parishes of the Kokanee and Kootenay Boundary regions.
In the national church: we pray for the national primate, the Most Rev. Fred J. Hiltz.
In the world: we pray for the people of the Holy Land, especially the indigenous Christians. We pray for the Anglican Church of Jerusalem, St. George’s Cathedral. We pray for our political leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen, Premier Gordon, the mayors in our community, and all those in authority under them, that they may govern with wisdom, justice and compassion.

ORDER OF SERVICE—11 P.M.

Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful (v.v.1-5; CP118)
Gathering of the Community (page185)
Opening Prayer
Gloria: (Sing; page186)

Collect for Today: Eternal God, this holy night is radiant with the brilliance of your one true light. As we have known the revelation of that light on earth, bring us to see the splendour of your heavenly glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Announcements & Explanation of Candle Lighting

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
First Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Psalm 96: Sing A New Song
Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14
Gradual: Shepherds in the Field Abiding (CP135)
Gospel Acclamation: Gloria, Gloria, in Excelsis Deo (CP376)
Gospel: Luke 2: 1-20
Gospel Acclamation: Gloria, Gloria, in Excelsis Deo (CP376)

Sermon
Choir Anthem: Deo Gracias (Natalie Sleeth)

The Apostles’ Creed (page189)
Prayers of the People
Confession (page191)
The Peace (Sing)

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory: See Amid the Winter’s Snow (CP148)

Prayer over the Gifts: Source of light and gladness, accept all we offer on this joyful feast. May we grow up in him who unites our lives to yours; for he is Lord now and for ever.

Eucharistic Prayer #3 (page198)
Lord’s Prayer: (Sing; page211)
The Breaking of the Bread (#6; page 213)
Lamb of God: (Sing)

Communion Music:
Of Eternal Love Begotten (CP132)
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (CP125)
What Child Is This (CP137)

Candle Lighting: Silent Night (CP119)

Prayer after Communion: Father of all, tonight you have united earth and heaven in sending your Son to take our human nature. May we who have tasted heavenly things share in the life of his eternal kingdom. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Doxology: (sing; page214)
Blessing
Closing Hymn: Joy to the World (CP154)

WORSHIP LEADERS
Presider: Canon Neil Elliot
Lay Minister: Martha F.
Communion Asst: Richard F.
Healing Prayers: Carol W.
Server: Alison G.
Music: Dr. Paul Crawford
Greeters: Richard F., Raz T.
Lectors: Hazel A., Richard F.

Readings for the First Sunday after Christmas: Isaiah 63: 7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2: 10-18; Matthew 2: 13-23. Music: Dr. Paul Crawford

Canon Neil Wishes you all a very happy Christmas and God’s blessing in all you do in the New Year