Welcome the DisciplesNet Christmas Eve 2011 Service.  A Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service that consists of scripture and carols interwoven to tell the story of the coming of Jesus.  The worship includes Christmas readings, carols with which you can sing along, the lighting of the Christ Child candle on the Advent wreath, and a special treat, "For Unto Us A Child is Born" from Handel's Messiah, performed by the Southport (IN) Christian Church Choir.

Welcome, Lighting of the Advent Candle, Sending Out:

   Rev. Deb Phelps

Scripture:

    Isaiah 9:6-7 (Rev. Charles Webb)

    Isaiah 11:1-3a (Francisco Ramos)

    Luke 2:1-20 (Rev. Bob Shaw)

    John 1:1-4, 14 (Janet Spaulding)

Music:

    "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" - guitar

    "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - congregation

    "Emmanuel" - congregation

    "Magnificat" - trio, vocal and guitar

    "Still, Still, Still" - mountain dulcimer

    "I Wonder as I Wander" - duet, vocal and guitar

    "Some Children See Him" - vocal and guitar

    "For Unto Us a Child is Born" - choir and orchestra

    "Silent Night" - duet, vocal and guitar

    "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle/Good Christian, All, Rejoice" - mountain dulcimer