Hear the good news of Christmas through scripture reading and song. Join us to celebrate the birth of our saviour Jesus Christ at this holy time of year.
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated in 9 lessons and the singing of Christmas carols led by the Melville Church Choir in this evening candlelight service.
Choir Processional: Dona Nobis Pacem
Anthem: The Yearning
Carols: 126 On Jordan’s Bank / 109 All Earth is Waiting
Carols: 110 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, 148 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Anthem: Every Valley
Carol: The Holly and The Ivy
Carol: 542 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Piano Solo: Skating
Anthem: The Angel Gabriel
Carol: 161 What Child is This?
Anthem: The Hands That First Held
Carol: How Great Our Joy
Anthem: No Room!
Carols: 166 Once in Royal David’s City, 165 O Little Town of Bethlehem
Carols: 146 Angels from the Realms of Glory, 147 Angels We Have Heard on High, 139 Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Carols: 149 Away in a Manger, 154 Silent Night
Carols: 172 As with Gladness Men of Old, 141 Good Christians All Rejoice
Anthem: I Celebrate the Day
Recessional Carol: 153 Joy to the World!