Brookwood Presbyterian Church

1551 Oak Road, Snellville, GA

December 21, 2008

At the first notes of the prelude, let us prepare our hearts in silent meditation.

PRELUDE - In Dulci Jubilo - Listz

HYMN 225 - Once in Royal David's City

BIDDING PRAYER - Rev. Elliott

HYMN 194 - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Verse 2: men only

Verse 3: women only

FIRST LESSON

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent's head - Genesis 3

HYMN 221 - Lo, How Rose E'er Blooming

SECOND LESSON

God promises to faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed - Genesis 22

HYMN 203 - Hark the Herald Angels Sing

THIRD LESSON

The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior - Isaiah 9

HYMN 199 - See, Amid the Winter's Snow

Verse 2: women only

Verse 3: men only

FOURTH LESSON

The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown - Isaiah 11

* ANTHEM Sing Alleluia

FIFTH LESSON

The angel Gabriel salutes Mary - Luke 1

HYMN 214 - Angels We Have Heard On High

SIXTH LESSON

Luke tells of the birth of Jesus - Luke 2

HYMN 216 - Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

SEVENTH LESSON

The shepherds go to the manger - Luke 2

ORGAN MEDITATION - French Carol

EIGHTH LESSON

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus - Matthew 2

HYMN 208 - O Come, All Ye Faithful

HYMN 210 - Silent Night

NINTH LESSON

John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation - John 1

HYMN 195 - Joy To The World

BENEDICTION - Rev. Elliot