Grace Presbyterian Church
7 North Fourth Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
Ph. 740-633-2699 FAX 740-633-9624
email GracePresbyterianChurch123@gmail.com
www.gracechurchmartinsferry.org
"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be"
Facebook: GRACE Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE​
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Pastor: Paul P. Todd, CP Organist: Sherry Stratton
Missionaries: Congregation
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GOD CALLS US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
"I rejoiced with those who said, "Let us go to the house of the Lord" Ps. 122:1
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candles Sandy Albert and Willa Wilkins
Choral Response
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Prelude and Christ Child Procession "Sleep, Holy Babe" Chancel Choir
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Celebrating the Birth of Jesus
L: Light looked down and saw darkness,
P: "I will go there," said Light.
L: Peace looked down and saw war.
P: "I will go there," said Peace.
L: Love looked down and saw hatred.
P: "I will go there", said Love.
L: So he, the Lord of Light, the Prince of Peace, the King of Love, came down and nestled in among us.
All: Let us worship Him together!
*Hymn "What Child is This?" 137​
The Christmas Story according to Luke 2:1-7
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Special Music "Mary Did You Know?" The Chancel Choir
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Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection) (Unison) Lord, we are so excited. Christmas Eve is here. We are impatient to hear the whole story. Slow us down again, Lord. Help us to remember that God continually calls us to be those who will bear the good news to those in need. Forgive us when we forget to do that. Heal our wounds and bind up or spirits. Enable us to go into your world offering our lives, our gifts, our talents, for your glory. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
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The Assurance of Being Forgiven of our Sins
*The Gloria Patri
The Children's Message
Special Music "O Holy Night!" The Chancel Choir
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Christmas Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Christmas Hallelujah" The Chancel Choir
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The Christmas Story according to Luke 2:8-20
The Christmas Message Pastor Paul Todd
*Hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High" #132
We Offer Our Gifts and Lives Before God
"They gave themselves first to the Lord" 2 Corinthians 8:5
Prayer of Dedication
Offertory "The Birthday of a King" The Chancel Choir
*Doxology
Lighting of the Christ Candle Vivica & Bryan Bannan Family
*Hymn "Silent Night! Holy Night!" #147
*Blessing
Blessing Response "O Come Let Us Adore Him"
Postlude Sherry Stratton
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
7 North Fourth Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
email: GracePresbyterianChurch123@gmail.com
www.gracechurchmartinsferry.org
Facebook: GRACE Presbyterian Church
Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be."
Sunday, December 24, 2023 7:00 PM
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
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GOD CALLS US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP
"I REJOICED WITH THOSE WHO SAID, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Ps 122:1
Preparing for Worship Badyn Woodford
Welcome and Announcements
Lighting of the Advent Candles The Campbell Family
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Prelude and Christ Child Procession Badyn Woodford
Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Elder, Ida Mae Cummins
L: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders,
P: And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
L: Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.
P: 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.
L: The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
ALL: Let us worship God.
*Hymn "Away in a Manger" #157
The Christmas Story according to Luke 2:1-7 Elder, Ida Mae Cummins
Special Music "Mary Did You Know" The Chancel Choir
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Prayer of Confession of Sins and Mistakes
(Time for Personal Prayer and Reflection)
(Unison) Holy God, we pray for Your brightness to shine upon our hearts this evening. May we know your grace as it appears for us in the birth, life, death and resurrection of Christ Jesus. Help us to live lives that are joyous and just, Godly and righteous. As we await the blessed hope of Your glory to shine on our world forever, we come this night to rejoice in the blessed hope of Your glory that already shines in our lives. Shine on us, dear Child, that we may see You not only in the manger but in our hearts as well! Amen.
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The Assurance of Being Pardoned and Forgiven of our Sins *The Gloria Patri The Children's Sermon
Special Music "O Holy Night!" The Chancel Choir
Christmas Prayer and Lord's Prayer (Debts & Debtors)
Special Music "Love Came Down at Christmas" The Chancel Choir
The Christmas Story According to Luke 2:8-20 Ida Mae Cummins
The Christmas Message Pastor Paul Todd
*Hymn "O Little Town of Bethlehem" #141
We Offer Our Gifts and Lives Prayer of Dedication
Offertory "The Birthday of a King" The Chancel Choir *Doxology
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Lighting of the Christ Candle Karen Rinkes and Ed Rice
Hymn "Silent Night! Holy Night!" #147
*Blessing and Sending
*Blessing Response "O Come Let Us Adore Him"
Postlude Badyn Woodford