Christmas Eve

Homilies based on Luke 2:8–14 I. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. (Luke 2:8–9) The stones around Bethlehem still shake with memory from this wonderful night! Quiet, peaceful, calm—these are all words that come to mind as we think about the night…

Hymns & Homilies based on Luke 2:1–7. I. “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)” Hymn #127:1–2, 4–5 – “I Am So Glad When Christmas Comes” 1. I am so glad when Christmas comes, The night of Jesus’ birth, When Bethl’em’s star shone as the sun And angels sang with mirth.…