Sunday, December 21st, 2025
Christmas Program

Presiding: Bishop Jones
Conducting: Bishop Jones

Opening Hymn: #1204 Star Bright

Opening Prayer: Brother Parker House

Sacrament Hymn: #196 Jesus, Once of Humble Birth

Administration of the Sacrament

Christmas Program

Opening Song: #202 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

✨  Narration 1: Prophecies of Christ’s Birth

“Long before the Savior’s birth, ancient prophets bore witness of the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah declared: ‘For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given… and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6)”

Musical Number #1: “And His Name Shall be Called, Wonderful” 

✨  Narration 2: The Nativity Story

Speaker reads selected verses from Luke 2:1–14 

Musical Number #2: “Away in a Manger” 

✨ Narration 3: The Shepherds & Angels

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’”

Musical Number #3: #203 Angels We Have Heard on High –  congregation

✨  Narration 4: The Wise Men and Their Gifts

“When the Wise Men saw the star, they rejoiced with great joy. They came bearing precious gifts — gold, frankincense, and myrrh—symbols of worship and reverence. We, too, can offer the Savior gifts of faith, obedience, and love.”

Musical Number #4: “What Shall We Give?”

✨ Narration 5: Christ, Our Hope Today – The Story of ‘I Heard the Bells’

“The message of Christmas is not only found in the past—it is a living message of peace and hope today. In 1863, American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was grieving the loss of his wife and had just learned that his son was severely wounded in the Civil War. On Christmas Day, he heard church bells ringing and wrote: ‘And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men.’ Yet as the bells continued to ring, his faith was renewed. ‘Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, with peace on earth, good will to men.”’Christ is the source of that peace. He is the reason we can have hope today—in the midst of sorrow, conflict, and uncertainty.”

Musical Number #5: Choir: “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” 

✨  Narration 6: The Living Christ

“Though He was born in a humble stable, Jesus Christ is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. He is not only the child of Bethlehem He is the Risen Lord, who invites all to come unto Him. His birth and life continue to bless the world with light, love, and eternal hope.”

Musical Number #6: #204 “Silent Night” – Congregation

✨ Closing Remarks By a member of the bishopric

🎵 Closing Hymn: #201 Joy to the World

Closing Prayer: Brother House

Announcements

In 2026, our church meetings will begin at 10:10 AM instead of 10:30 AM. Class & quorum meetings will be first, and then Sacrament meeting will be last.

End of Year Reimbursement

As we are now in the last month of the year, please ensure that you take the time to submit any receipts you have for reimbursement. 

Sunday Stream Links:  YouTube channel here 
Videos are available on YouTube for only 24 hours.

Come Follow Me2026 will be Old Testament based. The link takes you to the manual.  The ward also has a box of manuals in the clerks office.  They will also be available to get on Sunday December 28th. 

Light the World – The global theme for this year’s Light the World initiative is Experience His Light.  November 25th to January 1st The Giving Machine will be in the Alderwood Mall. 

Mukilteo Home Storage Center

For a complete list of product offerings go towww.providentliving.org – Food storage, Ready to buy, Price list.  Storehouse Address: 4215 C Russell Rd, Mukilteo 98275   Ph. 425-315-1514 – Open Saturdays 10AM to 1PM.