Bethel Church Service
Christmas Eve Service
December 24, 2025
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Opening
Prelude, light candles on the altar and wreath
Opening Prayer
Instructions for the service
Hymn: "O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Prayer
Lighting the Christ Candle
Hymn: "Angels We Have Heard on High"
Speaking of the Madison Youth RanchThe Message
Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17
Comments on the reading 
Message: "Jesus Is the Light" 
Hymn: "Away in a Manger"
Communion Service
Service of Communion
Candlelighting
Preparing for the candlelighting
Speaking of Christian symbolism and the Chrismons on the tree
..."Taking the light" from the Christ candle for the candlelighters...
Instructions....for singing "Silent Night"...and exiting the church...
...lighting individual candles at the door before leaving...
...gathering in front of the church while continuing to sing...
Merry Christ-mas....and benedictionThere were 25 here for the service today
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