CHRISTMAS SERVICE
By Judy Trest
Past Mother Advisor
Manchester Assembly No. 4, Manchester, N. H.
El Cajon Valley Assembly, El Cajon, CA

WORTHY ADVISOR: My friends, we have invited you to this Christmas Service with the hope that it will present a truer meaning of Christmas to you. We hope that you will join with us in singing the Christmas carols. Sister Drill Leader, you will present our flag in the East. (Pause) You will join with me in giving the Pledge of Allegiance.

You will join with me in singing one verse of America.  

Sister of Hope, you will attend at the Altar.

This is the time of year when our thoughts turn to God and His son Jesus.

WORTHY ADVISOR: Worthy Associate Advisor, you will ask the color stations to present the various lessons of Christmas, and advise those present to heed well their lessons.

WORTHY ASSOCIATE ADVISOR: Color Stations, you will present your various lessons of Christmas Love, Religion, Nature, Immortality, Fidelity, Patriotism and Service. All present will heed your lessons, as they are wise.

LOVE: Christmas is Love. God expressed His love to all the people of the world giving His Son to die in our place. What great love. We should give evidence of this love in our lives. "Love one another" was the commandment of the Savior himself. Love is an eternal truth that will last throughout the ages. At this season when we think of God's great love, we must remember to show our love to those around us.

SONG: O Little Town of Bethlehem

RELIGION: Christmas is religion. Without Christmas, the birth of Christ, we would not have our Christian religion. The story of Christmas is the story of Christianity. When the shepherds saw the star in the East, they rejoiced and went in search of the Savior. In this season, we should all endeavor to show forth our Christian religion in every way possible.

SONG: Silent Night

NATURE: When Joseph and Mary came to Bethlehem, there was no room in the Inn, so they found shelter in a stable. In this stable, surrounded by nature itself, Jesus - the Savior of His people was born. The shepherds were watching their flocks of sheep, when an angel appeared, and told them of the Savior's birth.

SONG: The First Noel

IMMORTALITY. Along with the birth of Jesus, comes the promise of eternal life, Jesus came to earth for- the purpose of dying that we might live forever. We should rejoice and give thanks for this great gift that has been bestowed upon us. Death is not a thing to be dreaded because Jesus has paid the price of death for us.

SONG: Joy to the World. Verses I & 3

FIDELITY: Jesus was an example of right living while he was on earth. We must be faithful in following this example. After Jesus left our earth his disciples were faithful in continuing his work. We also should be faithful.

SONG: 0 Come All Ye Faithful

PATRIOTISM: At Christmas time there are always those who are in the Military service and can't be with their families. They are giving this time, a time when they would rather be at home with their family, for their country.

SONG: Hark The Herald Angels Sing

SERVICE: One of the things that makes our Christmas more joyous is knowing that we have helped some deserving person to have a happier Christmas. With all the time we spend buying gifts, wrapping them and decorating them, we must not forget to help those who are less fortunate than we are.

SONG: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

WORTHY ASSOCIATE ADVISOR: Worthy Advisor, the color stations have given their lessons. They are truly wise, and their principals, if heeded, in our lives, should help us lead better and more meaningful lives.

WORTHY ADVISOR Sisters Faith, Hope and Charity, you will approach the Altar.

Faith If we have Faith in the Christ Child,

Hope we have the Hope of Immortality

CHARITY: Because of the Charity of God to all mankind.

(Hope and Charity step forward and place their flowers on the Altar pointing to the North & South. Step back, and Faith steps forward and places her flower facing East thus forming a Cross. Faith steps back, then they all return to their stations).

WORTHY ADVISOR: Worthy Associate Advisor, you will be pleased to close this meeting in prayer.

WORTHY ASSOCIATE ADVISOR. Sister Chaplain, you will ask God's blessing.

CHAPLAIN: Our Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for the lessons of this ceremony. We thank Thee for each one present, and we pray that you will guide each one safely home. As we enter a New Year, Father, may we truly lead better lives, and may we endeavor to bring more glory to Thee. Lord, help us to keep our promise.

Sister of Hope, you will attend at the Altar

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