On Sunday evening, December 16, Pamlico Presbyterian Church offered a Lessons and Carols Service to the community, and to God's glory. The sanctuary was decorated with poinsettias in memory or in honor of loved ones from the congregation members.
Our hand chime choir has been practicing faithfully this fall, in anticipation of this service. They played a lovely peal to open the service, and then played a beautiful arrangement of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel."
We had special music from several members of the congregation.
After the worshipful service, everyone enjoyed a fellowship meal together. The fellowship hall was very full -- of both food and people! Nearly every seat was occupied, and no one left hungry. We enjoyed having many visitors for the evening, both from the community and those visiting church families for the Christmas season.
Merry Christmas to everyone, from us at Pamlico Presbyterian Church. May God bless you with the joy found only in Him. Below is the order of worship for the service.
Pamlico Presbyterian Church
Lessons and Carols Service
December 16, 2012
Prelude -- Hand Chimes Peal
Call to Worship and Invocation
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
Hand Chimes
The First Scripture:
Genesis 3:8-15
Congregational Carol:
“Joy to the World!”
#195
Flute Solo
“My Dreydl”
The Second Scripture:
Isaiah 11:1-9
Congregational Carol:
“Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
#218
The Third Scripture:
Luke 1:26-33
Solo
“Welcome to Our World”
The Fourth Scripture:
Luke 2: 1-16
Congregational Carol:
“Good Christian Men, Rejoice”
#207
Fifth Scripture:
Matthew 2:1-11
Solo
“I Wonder As I Wander”
Sixth Scripture:
John 1:1-14
Congregational Carol:
“Silent Night”
#210
Benediction
Postlude
“Silent Night”
