Prelude - “Ding Dong Merrily on High” arr. Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Lighting the Advent Candle - The Nelson Family Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: All creation holds its breath. People: The time is almost here. Leader: The heavenly choir of angels is ready to sing. People: Excitement is all around us. Leader: Prepare your hearts as the grace of God takes on human form. People: We gather to ready our hearts for the love of the Christ Child. Hymn - “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” - 3 Verses #28 Passing of the Peace Moments with Young Christians (9:30am) Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology - ”Noel, Noel” “The Glory of Christmas” by Lloyd Larson The Glory of Christmas! (Come and Worship) Narration: The Hope of Christmas Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning Narration: The Promise of Christmas Prepare the Way of the Lord! Narration: The Wonder of Christmas Child of Promise, Child of Love Narration: The Majesty of Christmas Jesus is Born Tonight Narration: The Mystery of Christmas Christ is Born this Holy Night Narration: The Brilliance of Christmas Guide Us to the Perfect Light Narration: The Glory of Christmas The Glory of Christmas! Benediction Postlude - “Hallelujah Chorus” from The Messiah by Handel Narrators: Rev. David Bonnema, Rev. Dana Seiler UNITY CHOIR Ryan Harrison, director Orchestra: Jeff Perks, piano & organ Sarah Russell, violin Cheryl D Comer, cello Alaina Henning, flute Tadd Hoffman, trumpet Brice Burton, percussion Singers: Peter Alford Greg Conrad Pam Conrad Mary Demorest Laurie Dodge Mike Dodge Chris Easterling Bud Freeman Pam Gay Lynne Gronning Ann Lampron Joe Lampron Don Maggart Doug Phillips Elaina Phillips Barbara Plekes Ginny Preston Naomi Priola Pam Roberts Kim Smith Marty Smith