We are so happy you could join us for Christmas Eve at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church!

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2 Merry Christmas... We are so happy you could join us for Christmas Eve at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church! Christmas reminds us that by being Christ s light today, we can brighten the darkness we find in our lives and in the world around us. We pray you find the hope, peace, joy and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas season! Rev. Matthew Ruffner

3 WELCOME *Sing O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come, and behold him, born the King of angels O come, let us adore him! O come, let us adore him! O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God, all glory in the highest O come, let us adore him! O come, let us adore him! O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Tonight we gather with joyful hearts to receive God s greatest gift. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we hear again the good news that was given for all people. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we join in steadfast wonder at God s amazing love. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we welcome the Savior whose birth has forever changed our lives. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Let us worship God! PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION LESSON ONE Welcoming the Light Watch Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Listen Lighting of the Christ Candle LESSON TWO An Angel Appears to Mary Listen Luke 1:26-38 Sing Angels We Have Heard on High All children dressed as angels are invited forward during the song to follow the star. Ministry In- GLORIA Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the new-born King Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! *Please rise as you are able

4 LESSON THREE Joseph & Mary Travel to Bethlehem Listen Luke 2:1-7 *Sing O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight O holy child of Bethlehem Descend to us we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born in us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel LESSON FOUR Shepherds Listen Luke 2:8-16 Sing Go Tell It On the Mountain All children dressed as shepherds are invited forward to follow the star at this time. GO TELL IT Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born While shepherds kept their watching O er silent flocks by night Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light Refrain The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior s birth Refrain Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn Refrain Watch What is it like to be surprised?

5 LESSON FIVE Magi Listen Matthew 2:1-12 Watch What would you bring baby Jesus? Give Offering All children dressed as Magi are invited forward to follow the star at this time. Listen O Holy Night Text by Placide Cappeau LESSON SIX The Light Shines Bright Listen Benediction *Sing Joy to the World Adolphe Adam ANTIOCH Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev ry heart prepare him room And heav n and nature sing And heav n and nature sing And heav n, and heav n and nature sing Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns Let all their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness And wonders of his love And wonders of his love And wonders, wonders of his love Rejoice Blooper Reel You are invited to the Atrium following the service for cookies, hot chocolate, and photos at the manger scene! Merry Christmas to all! WORSHIP LEADERS: Rev. Matthew Ruffner Rev. Sarah Are Ann Nielsen Zach Light-Wells Carter Rose Advent Wreath Lighters: Mac, Courtney, Betsy and Brooks Harrison

6 WORSHIP AT FIVE Worship at Five is an alternative worship service that offers every generation a place to gather. At Worship at Five, we believe that everyone has a place at the table, so we celebrate communion weekly. We believe that creativity, laughter, music, potlucks and snacks bring us closer together. Worship at Five allows families the chance to worship together, wiggles and all. We also offer a separate educational time during the sermon for children ages 3-9. All are welcome to join us at 5 p.m. on Sunday evenings in Founders Hall.

7 Upcoming at Preston Hollow.. How Our DOING Is UNDOING Them Kathleen Fischer is a Dallas resident and mother of three, and a registered nurse with a Master s degree.she specializes in adolescent development and strengthening family life. She is the author of Bringing Our Boys Through the Second Decade and Simple But NOT Easy Regaining Balance In Our Family Life. She will speak on February 3 at 9:30 a.m. PHPC Kids Summer Join us this summer for Vacation Bible School, Jam Camp, Super Happy Fun Week, Wednesdays at Mission, Camp PVN, and our new offering, On Assignment, our Journalism Workshop! Registraion for all our summer programs starts at the end of January. The Birds and the Bees Megan Michelson with The Birds & The Bees will lead a live program on February 24 that encourages and equips parents to have age appropriate conversations with their young children about sex.this presentation is for parents with preschoolers - 3rd grade. Youth Ministry In-Town Service Weekend In honor of Martin Luther King weekend, all junior high and senior high youth are invited to come together for a weekend of service! We will spend Sunday, January 20 and Monday, January 21 volunteering around the community, spending the night in the youth house in between. Contact: Rev. Sarah Are: sare@phpc.org Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka PHPC s bi-annual speaker series returns on April 2 at 7 p.m. with internationally acclaimed preacher and speaker Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka as he talks about faith in the 21st century, what s next when it comes to the presence of younger generations, and where the Church goes from here. Family Mission Trip PHPC families will travel to Shreveport, Louisiana during the weekend of July 25-28, This four-day trip is for families with elementary-aged children and their siblings. We will be volunteering at several local organizations and staying at First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport. Registration will begin at the end of January. Contact: Ann Nielsen at anielsen@phpc.org

8 Rev. Matthew Ruffner Senior Pastor Rev. Sarah Johnson Associate Pastor, Discipleship Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell Associate Pastor, Mission and Outreach Rev. Sarah Are Associate Pastor, Youth and Young Adults Rev. Mark Brainerd Associate Pastor, Congregational Care Rev. Jessie Light-Wells Monie Pastoral Resident Rev. Dr. Bob Poteet Parish Associate Steve Jobman Director of Music Michael Groff Associate Director of Music Zach Light-Wells Associate Director of Music Bradley Hunter Welch Organist and Artist-in-Residence Jared Cook Organ Scholar Ann Nielsen Director of Children s Ministry Dee Wadsworth Staff Gerontologist Trusting that all belong to God. Living like we belong to one another. Worship: 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., (Sanctuary) 5 p.m. (Founders Hall) Watch our services live at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at and on our Facebook page Listen to our broadcast on WRR at PRESTON RD. DALLAS TX PHPC.ORG