The Gospel Child turns Fear to Praise
Description:
Pre-service singing: Angels From the Realms of Glory
Votum*: Psalm 124: 8
Salutation*: 1 Corinthians 1: 3
Congregational singing*: Psalm 97: 1, 2, 4
Reading from the prophets: Jeremiah 23: 1-8
Congregational singing: Psalm 23
Prayer
Scripture reading: Isaiah 6: 1-7, Luke 2: 1-21
Congregational singing*: Hymn 21
Text: Luke 2: 8-21
Ministry of the Word:
The Gospel Child turns Fear to Praise
1. Fear
2. Gospel
3. Praise
Congregational singing: Hymn 24
Prayer
Offerings
Congregational singing*: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Benediction*: Numbers 6: 24–26
Post-service singing*: Glory to God (words on page 2)
Words to listen for: fear, joy, glory, manger, gospel, red-handed
Preached:
Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Morning)
Minister:
Rev. B. Vanderhorst
Texts:
- Luke 2:8–21
Video: