This is a very simple but meaningful program and can be used in smaller churches or when having a mimimal number of children.
Jesus, Hope of the Nations
(Compiled by Janis Ranck and Lisa Petersheim)
Welcome-Poem
Congregational Singing
- “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”
- “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11: 1-10
Violin Instrumental:
- “I Wonder As I Wander”
- “Lo, How a Rose”
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9: 2-7
Mixed Choral Group: “O Holy Night”
Scripture Reading: Luke 1: 26-38 (Angel appears to Mary)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 1-7 (Manager Scene)
Poem: “Gentle Jesus” by Charles Wesley
Scripture Reading: Micah 5: 2, 4-5
Congregational Singing:
- “Silent Night” (Shepherds by fire)
- “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” (Angel appears to shepherds)
Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 15-20 (Shepherds go to manager)
Children’s Choir:
- “O Come Little Children”
- “Away in a Manger”
Congregational Singing: “We Three Kings” (Three kings enter on appropriate verses and go to manger)
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14
Solo: “Mary, Did You Know?”
Prayer