Christingle Opening Response We meet together in the

Christingle

Opening Response We meet together in the Name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen

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.

The Lord’s Prayer 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.

The Lord’s Prayer For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen

Reading : Genesis 1: 1, 3 -4 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. God said, “Let there be light. ” And there was light! God saw that the light was good.

Song: Ding Dong Merrily on High Ding dong merrily on high, In heaven the bells are ringing. Ding dong, verily the sky Is riven with angels singing: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Song: Ding Dong Merrily on High E’en so here below, below Let steeple bells be swungen, And io, io By priest and people sungen: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Song: Ding Dong Merrily on High Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rhyme Your evetime song, ye singers: Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!

Reading : Isaiah 60: 1 Arise! Shine! for your light has come. The glory of the Lord is shining on you.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol Said the cat to the mouse in their dark little house In that stable so long ago, “I am wondering why that bright star in the sky Is shining upon us down below. ”

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When Love came down to the earth; And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When the baby King had his birth.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol Said the mouse to the cat as in wonder they sat, And they saw Mary’s face filled with joy, “Perhaps that star we can see is to tell you and me Of the coming of this precious little boy. ”

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When Love came down to the earth; And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When the baby King had his birth.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol Sleepy shepherds they saw as they crept through the door And they brought little gifts to the child. As they gazed with love on the child from above, Mary turned to the shepherds and smiled.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When Love came down to the earth; And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When the baby King had his birth.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol So they happily sat, little mouse, little cat, As they heard Mary singing to her son, As she cradles with care, little Jesus so fair, This baby, the Lord’s chosen one.

Song: The Cat and Mouse Carol And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When Love came down to the earth; And the night skies rang, as the angels sang, When the baby King had his birth.

Reading : Luke 2: 5 -7 Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem. Mary gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Choir song The Choir sings Mary, did you know?

Reading : Luke 2: 8 -10 There were shepherds in the fields. An angel appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. The angel said: “Good news! Today your Saviour is born!”

Song: It was on a Starry Night It was on a starry night, when the hills were bright, Earth lay sleeping, sleeping silent and still.

Song: It was on a Starry Night Then in a cattle shed, in a manger bed, A boy was born, King of all the world.

Song: It was on a Starry Night And all the angels sang for him, The bells of heaven rang for him, For a boy was born, King of all the world. (repeat)

Song: It was on a Starry Night Soon the shepherds came that way, where the baby lay, And were kneeling, kneeling by his side.

Song: It was on a Starry Night And their hearts believed again for the peace of men, For a boy was born, King of all the world.

Song: It was on a Starry Night And all the angels sang for him, The bells of heaven rang for him, For a boy was born, King of all the world. (repeat)

Reading : Matthew 2: 2, 9 -11 Wise men in the East saw a star. It led them to Bethlehem, and stopped over the place where the baby was. They went in, and worshipped him.

Song: Silent Night Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Song: Silent Night Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia: Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born.

Song: Silent Night Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love’s pure light. Radiant beams thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Reading : Revelation 22: 16, 20 Jesus says: “I am the bright morning star. Look, I am coming soon. ” All: Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Choir songs The Choir sings Cowboy Carol and Walking in the Air During the songs, we light our Christingles. Please stay in your seat.

Prayer Dear God, Thank you for loving us so much that you gave us Jesus Christ. Bless these Christingles, and help us to shine as your lights in the world. Amen

Song: Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky Looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.

Song: Away in a manger The cattle are lowing, The baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, No crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky, And stay by my side Until morning is nigh.

Song: Away in a manger Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay Close by me forever And love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children In thy tender care, And fit us for heaven To live with thee there.

Blessing May Christ the morning star shine upon you, and bring you joy and peace; and the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be with you now and forever. Amen

Closing Response Go in the light and peace of Christ: Thanks be to God.