Welcome to First Baptist Church of Pendleton
As we aspire to keep Jesus at the center of our lives, we are Rooted in Faith, and Growing in Love. We endeavor to be a welcoming and affirming community of grace for all people, loving our neighbors because God first loved us.
On Christmas Eve, we celebrate the birth of Emmanuel – God with us. Jesus was born into the world for ALL – shepherds, kings, refugees, leaders, and everyone in between. Tonight as we celebrate the birth of Christ, we will also celebrate Communion. If you are watching online, please gather Communion elements to celebrate with us.
December 24, 2024 · 5:00 pm ∙ Christmas Eve
Rev. Chris Cottingham will sing “O Holy Night” for the Call to Worship. Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Welcome and Invocation. Rev. Chris Cottingham will read Isaiah 9:6-7. We will sing the Christmas carol “O Come Little Children” as the children are invited to the front of the Sanctuary to help prepare the manger with hay. The Children will lead the lighting of the Christ Candle in the Advent Wreath. We will sing a medley of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” and “Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will read Luke 2:1-20. We will sing “Away in a Manger.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the reflection “Born in a Manger.” We will celebrate Communion. We will light handheld candles and gather in a circle around the Sanctuary to sing “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Rev. Jennifer McClung Rygg will give the Benediction.
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WORSHIP RESOURCES
Worship Guide
Isaiah 9:6-7
Luke 2:1-20