A Service prepared by the California - Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for use on December 26 or January 2.
Prelude: “The Winter Moon”
performed by Alison Bjorkedal & Yoojung Chung (Westwood UMC)
Invocation: from Flames of the Spirit by Rev. Martha Morales, Chair of the Order of Deacons
Special Music: “Come On and Celebrate”, “To God Be The Glory”, “Ca Ngoi Chua” (“Praise The Lord”) performed in Vietnamese by Wesley UMC of San Diego Praise Band
Scripture & Witness from the World: Psalm 98 | Michael Mitchell, South District Lay Leader
Prayer of Confession & Lord’s Prayer:
from Flames of the Spirit by Rev. Anna Mulford, Chair of the Order of Elders
Witness from the Word: John 1:1-9 | Rev. Dr. Siosaia Tu’itahi, East District Superintendent
Message: “Light in the Darkness” Bishop Grant J. Hagiya
Click Here for a text version of Bishop Hagiya's Message
pecial Music: “O Holy Night” performed by Dr. Leo Pascua (Wahiawa UMC)
Benediction: Erin Hawkins, Executive Director of Connectional Ministries
Postlude: “Bring a Torch” performed by Yoojung Chung (Westwood UMC)