WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
TRADITIONAL SERVICES
Wesley Sanctuary 8.30am (Live-streamed) | 11.00am
25 December 2024 Christmas Combined Services
I. GATHERING
MEDITATION VERSE
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
John 1:4, 9
PRELUDE
Joy to the WorldTrumpet Trio arr. Paul Barker
The Christmas SymphonyString Ensemble
GREETING
CANDLE-LIGHTING
Today, we light all the candles as we open our eyes to the glory of Christ's birth. As we light the first candle, we celebrate the hope that transcends our hurting world. The second candle celebrates the peace that tears the veil of hostility and division. The third candle celebrates the love that covers our guilt. And as we light the fourth candle, we celebrate the joy that can dry every tear. The flame of the Christ candle opens our eyes to God's everlasting light, as we celebrate the way to worship Christ, our newborn King.
CALL TO WORSHIP *
All who come from near and far, come and worship.
All who thirst for God, come and worship.
All whose hearts overflow with gratitude and hope, come and worship.
All whose hearts may be filled with despair or grief, come and worship.
All who come with doubts or questions about life in Jesus, come and worship.
Through the grace of God’s Holy Spirit,
Come, worship Christ, the newborn King.
OPENING CAROLS *
Angels from the Realms of GloryUMH 220
Angels We Have Heard on HighUMH 238
O Come, All Ye FaithfulUMH 234
PRAYER
II. SERMON
| Text | Luke 2:8–12 |
| Title | The Light Has Come |
| Speaker | Rev Raymond Fong |
III. RESPONSE
SONG OF RESPONSE
Imagine
Words and Music: Keith and Kristyn Getty © 2003 Thankyou Music
Soloist: Foo Yan Shian
WELCOME AND SHARING OF GOD’S PEACE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERTORY PRAYER
CHRISTMAS OFFERING for Wesley Blessing Fund
CHORAL OFFERING
Great, Great, Joy
Words and Music: Mark Hayes ©2005 Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
DOXOLOGY *
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 95
IV. SENDING FORTH *
CLOSING HYMN *
Joy to the WorldUMH 246
BENEDICTION *
POSTLUDE
Go, Tell It on the MountainUMH 251
