This is the homily with the Order of Worship from the service of Lessons and Carols celebrated at First Presbyterian Church in Berryville, Arkansas on the evening of December 24, 2006.
Homily, The Story
It is customary that when the word of God is read in Christian churches, it is interpreted. Usually this is done through a message from the pastor. Sometimes it is done in drama or in dance.
Tonight, we do something special. Tonight, we interpret the written word of God through song.
The Directory for Worship tells us “Song is a response which engages the whole self in prayer. Song unites the faithful in common prayer wherever they gather for worship whether in church, home, or other special place.”
So tonight, in this holy place, we hear the story of the birth of our Lord told in Lessons and Carols.
Let us hear the word of God and let us respond in prayer and in song.
Isaiah 9:2, 6 7
Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Isaiah 11:1 4a, 6 9
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Micah 5:2 5a
Hark the Herald, Angels Sing
Luke 1:26 35, 38
Mary, Did You Know
Luke 2:1 7
Come Thou, Long Expected Jesus
Luke 2:8 20
Angels We Have Heard On High
Luke 2:21 33
King of Glory
Matthew 2:1 11
O Come, All Ye Faithful
John 1:1 14
Silent Night, Holy Night
Charge and Benediction
Joy to the World!
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