Week Four: Peace

Reader: This is the fourth Sunday of advent and Christmas Eve. Today we light four candles, focusing on the fourth candle; the candle of peace. For those of us who have found salvation in Christ, we are assured of peace. We have the peace of knowing God is with us and also the peace of knowing nothing, not even death can separate us from the love of God.
Light the first, second, third, and fourth candle.

Read Luke 2:8-14

Sing: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for coming to this world to bring peace. We pray for those who do not have peace this Christmas season. We pray your peace would overflow through us to those who need it. Amen

Christmas Day:
Reader: Today is Christmas. This is the day we have been preparing for all season long. We have lit the candles of hope, love, joy, and peace. Today we will light the Christ candle. When we light this candle, we acknowledge our waiting is over and celebrate the birth of Christ.
Light all candles, ending with the white Christ candle.

Read: Luke 2:1-20

Sing: “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Prayer: Jesus, thank you for this celebration of your birth. We have waited all season long for this special day. During our activities today, make your birth real to us as it has never been before. Help us to know what it truly means to follow you. Amen