Carols Night – Joy to the World!

Date: Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Solution Chapel International, 10 New Street, Three Bridges, Crawley, RH10 1LW

Event Highlights

1. Prelude Music (6:45 – 7:00 PM)

• Instrumental carols (Silent Night, O Holy Night) as guests arrive.

• Candlelight setting with Christmas décor.

2. Welcome & Opening Prayer (7:00 – 7:05 PM)

• Warm greeting and short prayer by the host.

3. Congregational Carols (7:05 – 7:25 PM)

• O Come All Ye Faithful

• Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

• Once in Royal David’s City

4. Bible Reading – The Christmas Story (7:25 – 7:30 PM)

• Luke 2:1–14 – The birth of Jesus.

• Short reflection on the true meaning of Christmas.

5. Choir & Special Performances (7:30 – 7:40 PM)

• Church choir sings “O Holy Night”.

• Children’s presentation of “Away in a Manger”.

6. Candlelight Carol Moment (7:40 – 7:50 PM)

• Congregational singing of Silent Night with candle lighting.

7. Christmas Message (7:50 – 8:05 PM)

• Pastor Adama Segbedji: “The Gift of Jesus – Hope for the World.”

8. Offering & Thanksgiving (8:05 – 8:10 PM)

• Special Christmas offering for outreach.

• Prayer of gratitude.

9. Closing Carol & Blessing (8:10 – 8:30 PM)

• Joy to the World – Final celebration song.

• Closing prayer and blessing.

10. Fellowship (8:30 PM onwards)

• Hot chocolate, mince pies, and Christmas treats.

• Family photo opportunities with festive backdrops.