Christmas Musical Candlelight Worship Service in Sterling

Hope Fellowship Church

The Church is a living organism built on the hope and faith we have in Jesus Christ:

(Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 1:3; Psalm 25:5)

Pastor Michael S. Mattar, Sr.

703-599-3527

michaelmattar@verizon.net

Temporarily Meeting at: Hyatt Place Hotel

21481 Ridgetop Circle – Sterling, VA 20166

Website: www.hopefellowshipchurchloudoun.org

Hope Fellowship Church was created by God to lead all people everywhere into a growing life of faith and hope in Jesus Christ, furthering His Kingdom by bringing all people to an understanding of who God is, while edifying people to bring them closer to God through His Word, Holy Spirit, love and understanding.

My family had the opportunity to participate in the Hope Fellowship Church Christmas Worship Service. This candlelight service took us through the Christmas story with opportunities to sing beloved carols and provided a beautiful and meaningful way to approach Christmas. The narrations were insightful, demanding much passion and heartfelt emotion. The service had moments of quiet worship and reflection as well as the exuberant times of joy and celebration. The world around us can be a dry and dark place, a lonely place, a place of despair and yearning. It is to such a place that Christ came to be our Light.

Rejoice, for God is with us — Emmanuel.

In the darkness of our world shines God's holy light.

Now there is reason to hope, to love, to laugh, to live.

God is truly with us. We are not alone.

Thanks be to God!

Christmas Musical Candlelight Worship Service

Sunday, December 18, 2016, 4 PM

Call to Worship – Pastor Michael Mattar

Opening Prayer – Medi Kikoni

Praise and Worship – Hope Fellowship Praise Team

Welcoming of Visitors – Manzi Kikoni

Solos – Emma McDermott

Christmas Story

Mary hears about the coming of a Baby – Luke 1:26-33

Presented by Roberta Cooper

An Angel visits Joseph – Matthew 1:19-24

Presented by Emmanuel Kikoni

Congregation Hymn: “Angels We Have Heard on High”

The Baby is born – Luke 2:1-7

Presented by Michael Mattar, Jr

Congregation Hymn: “Away in a Manger”

Shepherds visit Jesus – Luke 2:8-12

Presented by Monroe Weeks

Congregation Hymn: “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”

Wise men visit Jesus – Matthew 2:1-2 and 9-12

Presented by Gerald Brown

Congregation Hymn: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

Solo – Medi Kikoni

Selections – First Mt. Olive, Leesburg Men’s Chorus

Prayer for the World – Trypetus Padmore

Solos – Liesl Mattar

Christmas Meditation:

Rev. Steve McCarty Pastor, Relevant Church, Silver Spring, MD

Congregation Hymn: “Joy to the World”

Congregation Hymn: “Silent Night! Holy Night!

Closing Prayer and Benediction: Pastor Michael S. Mattar, Sr.

Eating food together, table fellowship was really important to Jesus in His ministry. It was at the table that Jesus communicated what the Kingdom of God looks like, what God’s desire for human communities is all about. Hope Fellowship Church Christmas Worship Service concluded with a great dinner and wonderful fellowship. All were welcome to sit down at the table and praise God for the many blessings He bestowed on the entire congregation.

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