December 22, 2024 

Prelude: O, Come All Ye Faithful (Jack Swart) and Angels We Have Heard on High & Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (Julia Swart) 

Welcome (Pastor Bob) 

Congregational Hymn: Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (vs. 1, 2 & 4)

‍Song: Come As You Are (FRC Kids) 

Invocation Prayer (Pastor Bob) 

Introduction to Darkness (Pastor Bob) 

Reading: Genesis 1:1-8; 14-19 

Scripture: Selected Psalms (5th Grade)
‍Lord, you provide the flame for my lamp. You, God, turn the darkness around me into light. Lillian Glanek 

Lord, you are my Light and my Savior, so why should I be afraid? Kenzie Hilbelink 

The fountain of life flows from you. Your light lets us see light. Weston Jensen 

A light shines in the dark for those who are good, for those who are merciful, kind, and fair. Ellie Thomack 

Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take. Sam Thomack 

He made the great lights. His faithful love will last forever. Emry Van Ess 

Scripture: Selected Psalms (4th Grade)
‍By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. Benson Daane 

He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Brantley Dykstra 

Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Rowan Heinen May they fear you as long as the sun and moon shine throughout every generation. Nahlia Korthals 

The day and the night are yours. You set the moon and the sun in their places. Ella Markus 

The moon and stars govern the night; His love endures forever. Jack Swart

‍Darkness Message (Pastor Bob)

Reading: Isaiah 9:2-6 

Song: For Unto Us (FRC Kids) 

Advent Celebration & Candle Lighting (Ryan & Lacey Heinen family)

Introduction to the Prince of Peace (Pastor Bob) 

Reading: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-3 

Song: Clip Clop & Knock, Knock, Knock (FRC Kids) 

Reading: Luke 2:6-7 

Song: God is so Good (FRC Kids) 

Light Comes (Pastor Bob) 

Congregational Hymn: We Three Kings (v. 1) 

Song: Twinkle, Twinkle Follow the Star
‍(featuring 3 and 4 yr olds) 

Scripture: Matthew 2:10: “When they saw the star they rejoiced.”
3 year olds: Graelynn Glowniak, Krystal Hoffmann, Cameron Kildea, Paisley Luedtke, Claire Maxwell, Bristol Mentink, Thea Reyes, Noah Swart, Madden Voskuil, Shay Wilterdink 

4 year olds: Henry DeBlaey, Brooks Dykstra, Amaya Hahn, Zach Hesselink, Vance Nyhof, Bentley Uselding 

Song: Baa Baa Baa Boogie (featuring Kindergarten - 1st Grade) 

Scripture: Psalm 23:1,“The Lord is my shepherd.” (K - 1st grade) Kindergarten: Ashton Heinen, Lillian Hoitink, Olivia Korthals, Nora Maxwell, Emma Stecker, Rynn Voskuil 

First Grade: Siena Hesselink, Makenna Hoffmann, Evelyn Leggett, Jackson Mentink, Logan Swart, Thea Swart, Ryder Zeckmeister 

Reading: Luke 2:9-14 

Song: It’s Good News 

Scripture: Selected Psalms (2nd & 3rd Grade) 

Praise the Lord, Angels above! Praise the Lord from heaven! Briella Ochoa

‍Praise him, all you angels! Praise him! Cora Korthals 

Praise him, highest heaven! Gabby 

Everything on earth, praise him! Lilly Daane 

Praise him, kings of the earth and all nations. Remingtyn Dykstra

Shepherds Praise: Selected Psalms (2nd & 3rd Grade) Hallelujah! You servants of the Lord, praise him. Praise the name of the Lord. Caysen Dykstra 

This will be written down for a future generation so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. Vander Hahn 

All who fear the Lord, praise him! All you people, glorify and stand in awe of him! Bowen Mills 

Praise the Lord’s greatness with me. Let us highly honor his name together. Dawson Nyhof 

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, praise your name, O Most High. Jameson Nyhof 

Praise the Lord, my soul! Praise his holy name, all that is within me. Nash Wilterdink 

Praise the Lord, all his angels, you mighty beings who are ready to obey his orders. Bennett DePagter 

From where the sun rises to where the sun sets, Praise the name of the Lord. Blake DePagter 

Lift your hands toward the holy place, and praise the Lord. Wyatt Glanek My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and all living creatures will praise his holy name forever and ever. Deacon Hahn 

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him in the heights above. Gavin Jensen 

Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Kayden Stecker Hallelujah! Give Praise to the Lord. All that He has made, praise the Lord. Ford VanEss 

Reading: Luke 2:15-20 

Song: We’ll Have a Party 

Closing Remarks (Pastor Bob) 

Closing Hymn Birthday of a King