For Unto Us a Child is Born

Welcome and Prayer: Pastor Bob Keay

Lighting of the Advent Wreath:
Kathy Amiet and Del Prindle

God with Us: Shari Marks and David Barney

First Lesson from Genesis 3: Skip Kosciusko
God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent’s head.

Lo, How a Rose Ere Blooming: Del Prindle

Second Lesson from Genesis 22: Jill Gamble Keay
God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed.

What Child is This: John Nowak

Third Lesson from Isaiah 9: Ray Conti
The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior.

Unto Us: Ashley and Anna Coon

Fourth Lesson from Micah 5: TJ Murtagh
A promised ruler from Bethlehem.

Every Star Shall Sing a Carol: Haidee Freund

Fifth Lesson from Luke 1: Nancy Nowak
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Be Born in Me: Lauren

Sixth Lesson from Luke 2: Bob Slagel
St Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy: John Nowak

Seventh Lesson from Luke 2: Arlin Deboer
The shepherds go to the manger.

Do You Hear What I Hear: Maddy Peterson

Eighth Lesson from Matthew 2: Judy Hardy
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.

Born in Bethlehem: David Barney

Ninth Lesson from John 1: Holden Marks
St John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.

O, Holy Night: Mari Thompson

Christmas Blessing: Pastor Bob Keay

Starlit Night/Silent Night:
Paris Beddingfield and Emily Thompson

It is the regular practice of Sharon Congregational Church to give all donations from the Christmas Eve service to the ministry of Hope for Haiti and the Albert Schweitzer Hospital. The hospital is struggling to meet the needs of several COVID-19 patients, so donations are particularly needed at this time.If you would like to support Hope for Haiti please indicate so in your giving through either PayPal or on your check. Thank you and merry Christmas!