December 14, 2025

Prelude:  Angels We Have Heard on High (Brantley Dykstra), The First Noel (Jack Swart) The Little Drummer Boy (Remi Dykstra), Away in a Manger (Thea Swart) and O Holy Night (Julia Swart)

Welcome & Announcements (Pastor Brian)

Song (Audience):  Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (all verses)

Narration: Scripture Readings from Genesis & Isaiah

Narration: A World of Darkness

Scripture: Selected Psalms (5th Grade)

• Students: Benson Daane, Brantley Dykstra, Rowan Heinen, Nahlia Korthals, Ella Markus and Jack Swart

Song (FRC Kids): For Unto Us & Come As You Are

Song (Audience): O Come, O Come Emmanuel (v. 1 & 4)

Narration: Scripture Reading from Luke

Song (FRC Kids): Clip Clop

Song (FRC Kids): Knock, Knock, Knock

Narration: Scripture Reading from Luke

Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:10 (3 & 4 year olds)

• 3-yr olds: Bradyn Deckinga, Ellery Dykstra, Henrik Daane, Josie Dykstra, Leah Dieringer, Sienna Korthals, Mara Nyhof, Owen Stecker and McLaine Ten Dolle
• 4-yr olds: Graelynn Glowniak, Krystal Hoffmann, Cameron Kildea, Paisley Luedke, Claire Maxwell, Bristol Mentink, Thea Reyes, Noah Swart, Madden Voskuil and Shay Wilterdink

Song (Audience): God is So Good

Song (FRC 3 & 4-year olds): Twinkle, Twinkle Follow the Star

Song (FRC Kids): It’s Good News

Scripture: Selected Scriptures (2nd & 3rd Grades)

• 2nd grade: Siena Hesselink, Makenna Hoffmann, Jackson Mentink, Thea Swart
• 3rd grade: Caysen Dykstra, Remi Dykstra, Vander Hahn, Cora Korthals, Bowen Mills, Dawson Nyhof, Briella Ochoa and Nash Wilterdink

Narration: Scripture Reading from Luke

Kids Message: Wisemen (Lori Taylor)

Scripture: Selected Scriptures (4th Grade)

• 4th grade: Lilliane Daane, Bennett DePagter, Blake DePagter, Wyatt Glanek, Deacon Hahn, Gavin Jensen, Ford Van Ess

Advent Story (Video): The Wisemen

Giving Our Hearts to Jesus (Pastor Brian)

Scripture: Psalm 138:1 (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)

• Kindergarten: Henry DeBlaey, Brooks Dykstra, Amaya Hahn, Zach Hesselink, Eve Lauritsen, Vance Nyhof, Bentely Uselding.
• 1st grade: Ashton Heinen, Olivia Korthals, Nora Maxwell, Emma Stecker, Rynn Voskuil

Song (FRC Kids): What Can I Give Him

Song (FRC Kids): Shine Bright, Illuminate

The Hallelujah Nativity Video: featuring FRC’s 5th Graders, with Special Cameo guests from other grades

Song (FRC Kids): Hallelujah

Closing & Parting Blessing (Pastor Brian)

Song (Audience): The Birthday of a King (all verses)

A sincere thanks to Dave Dykstra (Narrator), Erin Shafer (music leader), Jill Ludens & Judy Meerdink (Organist, Pianist), our Technical Crew (Jeremy Huenink, Toby Thomack, Logan Van Ginkel, Peg Lemkuil, Jodi Daane, Stephanie Lemkuil, Landon Holschbach, Todd Hilbelink), our Program Producers (Kathy Spencer, Lori Taylor, Shannon Van Ess and Jennie Wynveen) and a heartfelt appreciation to our Sunday School teachers—true directors of faith—who invest their time, creativity, and love to help our children grow in Christ.

Please join us for Happy Birthday Jesus cake as well as punch and coffee in the Fellowship Hall after the service (exit left out of the Sanctuary and follow the crowd)!