If you are joining us online near the end of the classic service, we will sing Silent Night. To welcome the baby Jesus, the Light of the World, you might want to have your own candles ready to light.
Use this as a resource to guide you through the Classic Christmas Eve Service.
Welcome
Welcome! We are honored that you have chosen to join us for Christmas Eve here at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn!
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Today's Service
Speakers: Chris Griggs, Jonathan Hancock
Text: John 1:1-14 (NIV)
Poinsettias decorating the Sanctuary were given by the following people. Thank you.
Marjorie Seyfert in honor of Lee Seyfert
Thomas and Janet Tuscher in memory of their parents
Nina and Lauren Graba in memory of Harold and Barbara Graba
Amanda Gambony in memory of Randy Gambony
Bob and Caroline Meggenberg in memory of Dorothy and Emmett Meggenberg and George and Bernice Goetz
Marian Raney and family in memory of David Raney-dear son, husband, father, and grandfather
Dan Schuchardt in memory of Sandy Schuchardt
Cleveland Holmes in memory of Bobbye W. Holmes
Judy Webster in honor of her children and in memory of Jack
Tania Mitton in memory of Al and Aaron Mitton
Harley and Kathryn Jordan in memory of Janette Jordan
Dick and Dorothy Fergus in memory of our parents: Fred and Minnie Fergus and Ben and Lisette Severson
Nancy Cavanaugh and Chaylee Wenn in memory of Sue Suwyn, Marilyn Cavanaugh and Ron Wenn
Barbara and Jeffrey Thomas and Jaime and Tori Ogden in memory of our parents: Jim and Gloria Thomas and Jack and Jodie Ogden
Chuck Chase in memory of Chuck and Evie Chase
Sarah Lynn Cofer-Chase in memory of Dr. Fred and Mrs. Ruth Adam
Katie Hillemeyer in memory of Stan Hayes
Joanne May in honor of CJ and Pat Eagan
Sharon Reif in memory of Stephen Reif
Barb Wittenberg in memory of Val and Dave Drummond
Ken Wittenberg in memory of Jet, Keith and Corey Wittenberg
Florence Wright in memory of David Wright and Steven Wright
Our Church Family in honor of First Pres Pastors and Staff
Paul Zumbrook and Jan Buscher in honor of Ray and Martha Zumbrook
Don and Kerri Andersen in memory of Emily Andersen Wilson
Gary Alcock in memory of Ernest Orrin Lee
Diane Curtis in memory of Anne Polit
Marcia Knuepfer in memory of Mike Fravala, Gary McDonald and Lynn Steffey
Anne & Bob Jorgensen in memory of our parents; Robert W. Jorgensen and Dr. & Mrs. Edward P. Gunderson
The Merrell Family in memory of our beloved Grandpa Sidney, Grandpa Mark, and Uncle Lou
Paul Bando in memory of Sally Bando