CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Online Virtual Premiere Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm and SILENT NIGHT at 9:09 pm

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THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Fifth Reading of Advent “The Christ Candle of Faith” John 1:1–14 (ESV)

The Word Became Flesh

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light.

9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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Online Virtual Premiere Thursday, December 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm and SILENT NIGHT at 9:09 pm

Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon virgin, Mother and Child; Holy Infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

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Join us at 9:09 pm on Christmas Eve

A Light of Hope

On Christmas Eve at 9:09 pm, let’s come together to light a candle, sing Silent Night, and reflect on the things that truly matter.

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History of Silent Night

Among the songs of Christmas, few stand out as representing the peace and goodwill of the holiday season like Silent Night. Moving stories of both its composition and its instrumental use in the Christmas Truce of 1914 during World War I demonstrate its lasting appeal to us today. On Christmas Eve in 1914, as the song drifted across the battle-scarred field and trenches, the soldiers rediscovered their humanity, and for one night peace on earth and goodwill towards men took center stage. Today, Silent Night is the most widely known and recognizable Christmas song.

This Christmas Eve in Chicago, we hope to experience a similar Silent Night moment, as we all lay aside our differences, rediscover our humanity, and let peace on earth and goodwill towards all reign. Pastor Philip

This year’s Christmas ad from Sainsbury’s – Christmas is for sharing. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion, it commemorates the extraordinary events of Christmas Day, 1914, when the guns fell silent and two armies met in no-man’s land, sharing gifts – and even playing football together.

The chocolate bar featured in the ad is on sale now at Sainsbury’s. All profits (50p per bar) will go to The Royal British Legion and will benefit our armed forces and their families, past and present.”

“Sainsbury’s Christmas advert, 1914. Made in partnership with The Royal British Legion. Inspired by real events from 100 years ago.

“1914 | Sainsbury's Ad | Christmas 2014”

“The Christmas Truce 1914 From Oh! What A Lovely War“

“Silent Night” by Joseph Mohr 1818

“The Carol That Paused A War“

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“The Christmas Truce 1914 From Oh! What A Lovely War“

“German Christmas Carol for two voices (best original version)“

“Gruber | Stille Nacht [Silent Night; best original version; Vienna Boys' Choir]“