To mark the historic coming of the Light of the World, the programme joins Merseyside worshippers in Moreton Methodist Church on the Wirral for their candlelit communion service.
Preacher The Rev Dr John Newton , Chairman of the Liverpool District of the Methodist Church Minister
The Rev Wesley Rooney
Hark! The herald angels sing; Silent night; While shepherds watched;
Living Lord; 0 come. all ye faithful; Anthem: Boy of Bethlehem (Boswell) Readings: Micah 5. vv 2-4; Titus 2. VV 11-15; Luke vv 1-20
Musical director HELEN SHEPPARD Organist DAVID HOULDER
Accompanist ARTHUR LEWIS
TV presentation NOEL VINCENT
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