We rejoice with the shepherds over the good news of Jesus' birth.
We join in the praises of the angelic choir, saying: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom God favors!"
Almighty God, you have favored us with the greatest gift ever given--your only begotten Son, light of true light, God of rue God.
May we never take this your gift for granted; may our songs of praise never fade, and may we treasure it in our hearts always and forever.
Bless all of us here gathered in worship as well as our loved ones at home.
May peace and joy ring in our hearts and reverberate through our communities tonight in the name of Jesus the new-born King.
Amen.