PSPC Worship Service

Tonight is a time to center on Jesus Christ and celebrate God’s love given in Jesus’ birth. A quiet time of celebration. “For God so loved the world....and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us and we have seen His glory....Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
We are part of the Body of Christ and we gather this evening to place our lives, and the lives of our loved ones, in our Lord’s hands. God bless each of us as we walk with Christ and celebrate his birth.

We give thanks, O God, for this celebration of Jesus’ birth. As we have lit the Advent candles, and now the Christ candle, rekindle in our hearts the light Jesus brings to this world in which you have placed us. May our lives demonstrate the life of Jesus our Lord. May all with which you have blessed us be available to others as a blessing. May we be filed with your peace and presence and may we share that peace with those around us. Forgive us when we fail you and our neighbors. Restore us to the Prince of Peace who gives us life and life eternal. May we be filled with the presence of our Lord as we celebrate and rejoice in his birth even as we pray in his name and for the sake of this world. Amen

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.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen

As you receive the Bread please hold it until all have been served; we will then take the Bread together symbolizing our oneness in Christ. As you receive the Cup, please drink of it as you receive it symbolizing our uniqueness before Christ.

Communion Received in Silence as we Meditate on the Meaning of this Christmas Eve.

Pastor Bill will light his candle from the Christ Candle. The lighted flame is a symbol of Christ, the Light of the World. Pastor Bill will then light the candles of the persons on the aisle and you are then to pass the light to the person next to you with the words,
“The peace of Christ be with you always!”

The Blessing from Pastor Bill Johnson.

Pastor Bill will light his candle from the Christ Candle. The lighted flame is a symbol of Christ, the Light of the World. Pastor Bill will then light the candles of he persons on the aisle and you are then to pass the light to the person next to you with the words, “The peace of Christ be with you always!”

The Blessing from Pastor Bill Johnson

Reader: The lights of Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, and Wisemen, have all been lit. Tonight we light the Christ Candle for the Prince of Peace.
Reader: Jesus came to bring peace to our hearts and souls, to all the world, that we may live in peace. Let there be peace on earth, and lit it begin with us.
All: Our God, we thank you for the knowledge that peace is possible because of the Prince of Peace. Keep reminding us to let Jesus show us the Way, and one day true peace will be reality. Amen
Reader: We have lit four candles on our way to lighting the Christ Candle.
Reader: Tonight we bring it all together as we light this Christ Candle and celebrate Christ who lightens our lives with hope, love, joy, and peace.
All: Come, let us adore Him, and let us share Him. Let us sing and give praise to Christ our Lord. Amen

Liturgist: Praise God for his promise of forgiveness and new life.
People: Turning to God, we trust his promises.
Liturgist: In the name of Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, we are forgiven. Amen