BETHEL COLLEGE MENNONITE CHURCH

Christmas Day December 25, 2022

Sing for joy: Your God reigns

Prelude— Mark Kreider

Advent Candle Lighting—Rebecca, Aaron, and Theo Tschetter

*Hymn—Hark! the Herald Angels Sing—VT 247

Welcome—Matt Schloneger

Call to Worship

Leader: Sing and shout; how great is our God!   The heavens praise your name; the earth proclaims your glory!

People: How beautiful are the feet on the mountain of those who bring good news.

Leader: Great is your peace, and great are your promises.

People: Your good news brings comfort to my soul. In my heart a new song cries out.

Leader: Sing hallelujah!

All: Our God reigns!

*Hymn—Oh, How Joyfully—VT 254

Hymn—Infant Holy, Infant Lowly—VT 243

Children’s Conversation—Esther Koontz

 *Hymn— O Come, All Ye Faithful—VT 241

Piano Solo—Mark Kreider

Scripture Readings—Isaiah 52:7-10; John 1:1-14—Adah Hodge, Barb Koontz

Meditation—Nathan Koontz

*Hymn—In the Beginning—VT 270

Prayers of God’s People

*Hymn—Angels We Have Heard on High—VT 249

*Benediction—Nathan Koontz

Postlude—Verlene Garber

* You are invited to stand

VT = Voices Together

Audio visual—Ben Lichti

Pastor—Nathan Koontz