Christmas Eve Worship Guide 2022

December 24, 2022

6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering

PRELUDE Angels We Have Heard on High arr. Mary McDonald

O Little Town of Bethlehem arr. Ralph C. Schultz
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear arr. Diane Bish
Shepherds arr. Wilbur Held
See Amid the Winter’s Snow
Of the Father’s Love Begotten arr. Mary McDonald
arr. Wilber Held

Doug Zimmer, organ

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

CHORAL INTROIT O Come, All Ye Faithful Lyrics attr. John Francis Wade
tr. Frederick Oakley

ADESTE FIDELES (Wade)
arr. Dan Forrest

Westminster Choir



O 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 exaltation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above.
Glory to God, all glory in the highest.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!

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WELCOME & GOOD NEWS Pastor Kellen Smith

CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest
on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
People: His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with
fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make
this happen!

GREETING ONE ANOTHER

HYMN #113 Angels We Have Heard on High

ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING

HYMN #147 The First Nowell

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The Confession Pastor Kat Hatting

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of Christmas, we come to you this evening with great expectations. Expectations
that your Son Jesus has been born, and that his life is a light for us and all people.
We come with expectations that he can transform our often mundane, ho-hum lives
into something different, something special. A life filled with faith, hope, and love.
But often, we forget. We forget the good work you began in us, and instead of focusing
on your coming, we focus on ourselves. We focus on gifts and parties and bonuses
and all the other trappings that come with this season. Lord, may we return our
expectations to your birth this night, trusting that you are our Messiah, our Savior.
In the name of Jesus we pray.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

D ECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON Pastor Kat Hatting
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

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MINISTRY OF MUSIC All Is Well Words and music by

Wayne Kirkpatrick and Michael W. Smith

arr. Lloyd Larson

Westminster Choir

All is well, all is well. Heaven and earth rejoice!

For tonight darkness fell into the dawn of love’s light.

Sing alle, sing alleluia!

All is well, all is well. Let there be peace on earth.
Sing, for Christ is come, go and tell that he is in the manger.
Sing alle, sing alleluia!

All is well, all is well. Lift up your voice and sing.
Born is now Emmanuel. Born is our Lord and Savior.
Sing alleluia! All is well.

The Offering



PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Kat Hatting

Lord’s Prayer

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

OFFERING
Thank you for giving in-person, by text, online, or mailing your gifts into the church office.

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MUSICAL OFFERING Christ Has Come for All 6:00 – Doug Boyd
Mary Did You Know 8:00 – Sharon Urban


DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

MESSAGE The Word Pastor Kellen Smith

“Star of Bethlehem”

Matthew 2:1-12

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The Sending

SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
The Lighting of Candles
HYMN OF REFLECTION #122 Silent Night, Holy Night!

HYMN OF CELEBRATION #134 Joy to the World


BLESSING Pastor Kellen Smith

POSTLUDE Joy to the World arr by Diane Bish

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Sermon Notes

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Missed a week? Watch past services at firstpreswheaton.org/livestream.

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We welcome you after Christmas!

JANUARY SERMON SERIES

Daily Reminders

Sundays, January 15-29
9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Do you want to strengthen your relationship with God in 2023? In this New Year series,
Pastor Kellen reveals the importance of developing daily habits and routines that cultivate
spiritual formation. We can gain health in our daily walks with God by understanding
what the Bible says about growing in our lives with Jesus.

JANUARY
ADULT EDUCATION SERIES

Majority World Theology

Sundays, January 8-29
10:30 a.m.

This Adult Education series, led by Pastor Greg Anderson and theologians from Latin
America, India, Africa, and China offers the opportunity to learn from Christian theologians
from around the world. They will provide a global perspective on the faith we share.
Prepare to be challenged and encouraged.

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The poinsettias that adorn our chancel steps are given to the glory of God
by our church family in memory or in honor of their loved ones.

Rachel and Monty Abbott, Mike, Amanda, Brady and Connor Ray in memory of Marvin and
Mary Krause, Evelyn Krause, John and Julia Abbott
Andie and Jeff Alvis in memory of our loving parents – Dote and Ralph Raddatz & Jean and
Bob Alvis. Also our precious sister, Christina Alvis, who left us too soon
Ed and Pam Ballard in memory of our parents
Kathy and Roger Benson Family in memory of our dear parents and grandparents: Nana
Kathleen Clark, Mormor June and Morfar Ray Benson
Carol Brcka and family in memory of Crawford and Helen Tucker
Ronald Brushwyler in memory of Carol Brushwyler
Parents, Mike and Margaret Bucholz in memory of David W. Bucholz
Gary and Mary Burge in memory of our parents
Bob and Pam Cherry in memory of Ruth and Bill Cherry & Violet and Peter Ratkovich
Greg and Susan Drinan in honor of our grandchildren: Scott, Claire, Penelope and Frances
Greg and Susan Drinan in memory of our parents and brother, Robert Drinan Jr.
Bev Gleich in memory of George Gleich
Barbara Grimberg in honor of my faithful, loving husband, Howard Grimberg
Georgia Hamilton in memory of the parents of George and Katherine Kehias
Kat Hatting in memory of Patricia Irwin

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Lois Moran Heaton and Ben Heaton in memory of Noble Moran and Joyce Heaton
John and Cindy Heisler in memory of loved ones
The Herndon Family in memory of Ann Herndon
The Hull Family in memory of Susan's mother, Joan Siegmann
Dean and Debbie Incopero in memory of our parents
Agnes Kenton and family in memory of Scotty Kenton
Donna Lapetina in memory of my parents, Mary Ann and Harry; my sister, Cheryl; and my
friend, Dahneis
Richard and Louise Lauber in memory of Wilson and Jane Osborne & Dick and Marilyn Lauber
Justin and Jessica Mead in honor of Michael and Marjorie Mead & Earl and Nancy McGill
Kathy, Chris, Kaitlyn, Silas Nickell and family in memory of our loved ones
Mike and Carol Rooney in honor of Marge Stevens
Mike and Carol Rooney in memory of John and Marty O'Melia
Paul and Sharon Simms in memory of our parents: Francis and Basil Simms & Violet and
Walter Forsythe
Shawn and Sharon Smith in memory of Jan Smith and Don Schoening
Kathy and Lee Sneed in memory of Jonathan Sneed
Marilyn Stanciu in memory of Richard Stanciu
The Jack Stephenson Family in memory of Sally Stephenson
Marjorie Stevens in honor of my dear friends at First Presbyterian Church
Marjorie Stevens in memory of my husband, Robert Stevens
The Tampier family in memory of Lynette Given, Edith Tampier, and Charles Tampier
Dave and Beth Trumpy in memory of Bob and Marion Trumpy & Patrick O'Dell
Steve, Kim and Hilary Van Oss & Allison and Scott Timmerman in memory of our parents and
grandparents
Sally Wallin in memory of Cynthia Howard 9/22/22
Linda Wischnowski in memory of Harv Wischnowski and my parents, Bill and Dolly Miller
Gary Wright in memory of Cindy Wright
Bob and Kathy Young in memory of Neal and Harriet Johnson & Gordon and Jean Young

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Thank you for spending Christmas Eve with us.
May the blessings of love, hope, joy and peace

be with you this Christmas and beyond.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

of Wheaton
firstpreswheaton.org

715 N Carlton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone 630-668-5147