Christ

 “For unto you is born this day, in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”  Luke 2:11                                  “CHRIST IS OUR HOPE”

            LIGHT THE 1^st  PURPLE CANDLE

“But God demonstrates His own LOVE for us in this:  While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8                        “CHRIST IS LOVE”

             LIGHT THE 2^nd PURPLE CANDLE

                 

“Behold, I bring you good news of a great JOY which will come to all the people…” Luke2:10

                                                  “CHRIST IS OUR JOY”

             LIGHT THE PINK CANDLE

“Glory to God in the highest, PEACE on earth, good will toward men” Luke 2:14

                                                “CHRIST IS OUR PEACE”

            LIGHT THE LAST  PURPLE CANDLE

  “Jesus Christ is all of these, He is the Greatest gift.  He makes all these other gifts possible.  So, we light the Christ candle now, as we think about what His coming `means to each one of us.”

LIGHT THE LARGE WHITE CANDLE/the Christ Candle

“Romans 15:13 “ May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with HOPE  by the power of the Holy Spirit.” 

We thank you God, for your gift of Jesus Christ to the whole world.  We thank you that His coming makes HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE possible for every person in every nation. Encourage us to do our part to bring goodwill, and peace to our families, our churches and our neighborhoods and the world.

Now may Your Spirit fill this place and our hearts that this Christmas Eve bring You all the honor and glory befitting our Great and merciful GOD.  Amen