COLUMBIANA CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AT BIRDFISH BREWERY - 2020
Welcome and Introduction: Josh Dunn, Birdfish Brewery
Read Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 - Erin Montgomery
Emmanuel, God With Us - Steve Montgomery
Song #1: O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
Longing for Peace - Joe Montgomery
Community Prayer
God the Father, Creator of all things,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit, Giver of life:
Have mercy on us.
We confess that we have sinned both in things we have done, and in things we have failed to do.
Lord, have mercy on us.
We pray for those who are ill, we pray for healing for those at home or in hospitals and care facilities.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have suffered the loss of people they love, we pray for comfort.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who suffer the weight of loneliness and isolation, who are unable to be with family or friends, we pray for consolation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have lost their job or their income, and for those suffering financial difficulty and uncertainty, we pray for provision.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the town of Columbiana: for our families, our schools, our churches, our businesses, and our leaders, we pray for blessing, guidance, and protection.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our Nation: We pray for the healing of political divides, racial divides, and social divides. We pray for Peace and Justice in our Nation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all of creation, that groans in expectation, and for our hearts that groan within us. We long for you to rescue your people and heal your world.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Silent Prayer
Song #2: O Come. O Come, Emmanuel.
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
O come, Thou Day-Spring
Come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight
O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife, and discord cease;
Fill the whole world with heaven's peace.
Read Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - Mel Montgomery
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.
The Meaning of the Candlelight - Joe Montgomery
Lighting of Candles
Song #3: Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, oh, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.
Song #4: Joy To The World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
and heaven and nature sing
and heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
He rules the world with truth and grace
and makes the nations prove
and glories of His righteousness
and wonders of His love
and wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love.
Music Played by Amelia Montgomery
Read Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 - Erin Montgomery
Emmanuel, God With Us - Steve Montgomery
Song #1: O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
Longing for Peace - Joe Montgomery
Community Prayer
God the Father, Creator of all things,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit, Giver of life:
Have mercy on us.
We confess that we have sinned both in things we have done, and in things we have failed to do.
Lord, have mercy on us.
We pray for those who are ill, we pray for healing for those at home or in hospitals and care facilities.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have suffered the loss of people they love, we pray for comfort.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who suffer the weight of loneliness and isolation, who are unable to be with family or friends, we pray for consolation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have lost their job or their income, and for those suffering financial difficulty and uncertainty, we pray for provision.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the town of Columbiana: for our families, our schools, our churches, our businesses, and our leaders, we pray for blessing, guidance, and protection.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For our Nation: We pray for the healing of political divides, racial divides, and social divides. We pray for Peace and Justice in our Nation.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all of creation, that groans in expectation, and for our hearts that groan within us. We long for you to rescue your people and heal your world.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
Silent Prayer
Song #2: O Come. O Come, Emmanuel.
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
O come, Thou Day-Spring
Come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight
O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind;
Bid envy, strife, and discord cease;
Fill the whole world with heaven's peace.
Read Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - Mel Montgomery
2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.
The Meaning of the Candlelight - Joe Montgomery
Lighting of Candles
Song #3: Silent Night
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, oh, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.
Song #4: Joy To The World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
and heaven and nature sing
and heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
He rules the world with truth and grace
and makes the nations prove
and glories of His righteousness
and wonders of His love
and wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love.
Music Played by Amelia Montgomery
