HOLMBURY
ST MARY
SELF-SERVICE for CHRISTMAS DAY
25th DECEMBER 2020
ORDER OF SERVICE
The order of service follows closely that of
the Midnight Service held in St Mary's church
ORGAN OPENING VOLUNTARIES
James Stanton plays Chorale Prelude on 'Es ist ein ros' entsprungen' by Johannes Brahms
and Interlude on the Coventry Carol by W.S. Lloyd Webber
on the Lewis organ at St Mary's church, also used to record the organ accompaniments for three carols.
WELCOME by David
CAROL Click and join in with James, Liz and Francis to sing:
It came upon a midnight clear
COLLECT for Christmas Day
Lord Jesus Christ,
Your birth at Bethlehem
Draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth.;
Accept our heartfelt praise,
As we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God.
Amen.
FIRST READING
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
Anne reads Isaiah 9: 2, 6 and 7
CAROL Click and join in or listen:
GOSPEL READING
The birth of Jesus
Martha reads Luke 2: 1 – 14
SERMON Preached by Martha
Finding God in dark places
CAROL Click and join in with James, Liz and Francis to sing:
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
PRAYERS Led by Deirdre
Let us join with Francis and Liz, saying
THE LORD'S PRAYER:
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen
CAROL Click and join in with James, Liz and Francis to sing:
O come, all ye faithful
BLESSING given by David
ORGAN CLOSING VOLUNTARY
James Stanton plays Postlude on 'Adeste Fideles' by Eric Thiman, on the Lewis organ at St Mary's church
ST MARY'S CHRISTMAS APPEAL: CRISIS
All donations from our Christmas services will be sent to Crisis, who not only provide food and shelter at Christmas, but work with thousands of homeless people throughout the year, providing vital help so that people can rebuild their lives and are supported out of homelessness for good.
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