Christmas Eve service ideas

[Kendall Clary]

I realize it's a little early to be thinking about the Christmas eve service at our church (who am I kidding? I should have this in the bag by now, right?!), but it's taking reign in my worship planning thoughts right now.

We've typically done a traditional Christmas eve service in the past - Christmas narrative readings and carols - but I'd like to do something a little different and a little more fresh.

I have fantastic musicians, but - of course - many will be away for Christmas eve. And doing a musical or play is out of the question - I don't have the resources for that right now.

I'm not looking to move away from the traditional mojo altogether - people would be in an uproar if we didn't sing carols. I just want to offer a different way to present them in the service.

So do you have any fresh ideas that are different from the complete traditional Christmas eve service?

[Wannabe a Worshiper]

There are probably some good Christmas video shorts available that you could use to introduce scripture or songs. I don't know if your church includes the Lord's Supper (communion) in this service, but it is a great opportunity for a very meaningful observance.

And I have to plug my Christmas song, which adds a sweet element to such a service. You can download the version with words, and the soundtrack in 2 keys from soundcloud. The song is copyrighted, but I hold no strings for its usage; it is for God's glory.

http://soundcloud.com/tom-kline-1/in...s-of-the-night

If you have musicians that can learn this with guitar , that is cool with me. I have never had a chord chart done.

Tom