ORDER OF WORSHIP GATHERING IN PRAISE AND PRAYER PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE

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1 ORDER OF WORSHIP GATHERING IN PRAISE AND PRAYER PRELUDE: Variations on Of the Father s Love Begotten by Ronald Arnatt David Carpenter, horn INTROIT PROCESSIONAL HYMN: #234 O Come, All Ye Faithful (Please remain seated.) (Please rise in body or spirit, as you are able.) GREETING: The Reverend Amy Venable Minister: Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of a great joy for all the people; Minister: The Lord be with you. Minister: Let us pray. (Please be seated.) CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER: #895 CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: #242 Love Came Down at Christmas, stz. 1 (in unison) PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE THE PROPHECY: Isaiah 9: 2-7, page 638 The Reverend Amy Venable ANTHEM: Every Valley by John Ness Beck The Chancel Choir, Dr. Joel Panciera, director

2 THE COMMITMENT OF BETHLEHEM: Micah 5: 2-4, page 865 The Reverend Sara Pugh Montgomery CAROL: #230 O Little Town of Bethlehem, stz. 1, 3, & 4 THE ANNUNCIATION: Matthew 1: 18-25, page 1 The Reverend EvaMarie Campbell ANTHEM: Gloria by Daniel Pinkham The Chancel Choir and Brass Ensemble Glory to God in the highest and peace to all on earth. O be joyful in the Lord. Serve God with gladness. Come into His presence with singing. THE VISITATION OF THE SHEPHERDS: Luke 2: 8-20, page 58 The Reverend Sara Pugh Montgomery ANTHEM: A La Nanita Nana arranged by Norman Luboff The Chancel Choir THE INQUIRY FROM THE WISE MEN: Matthew 2: 1-12, page 2 The Reverend EvaMarie Campbell CAROL: #245 The First Noel, stz. 1, 2, 3, & 5 OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY: The Reverend David Wiggs (Worshipers are asked to fill out the registration form as it is passed along the pew, then pass the form back down the row.) OFFERTORY: Angels We Have Heard on High arr. by Gunther Martin Göttsche Dr. Susan Panciera, organist DOXOLOGY: #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (Please rise and sing.) THE EPISTLE: Titus 3: 4-7, page 215 Minister: This is the Word of Life. SERMON: The Reverend David Wiggs SENDING FORTH LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE: John 1: 1-5, page 91 The Reverend Amy Venable LIGHTING OF CANDLES Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Angels We Have Heard on High It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Joy to the World

3 LITANY OF BENEDICTION: The Reverend David Wiggs Minister: The Christmas candles will burn out, the carols will die away, and all the radiant, song-thrilled season will pass; Minister: Remain to each of us, O Christ of Bethlehem, more beautiful, more beloved, more real than any of the romance that clusters around your birthday. PASTORAL BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL HYMN: #239 Silent Night, Holy Night (Please recess at the direction of the ushers.) WATCH SERMONS ANYTIME! View and share sermons on our website, Facebook, or YouTube pages! Sermon recordings are also available for $10 by calling WHEN YOU CAN T BE HERE IN PERSON Join us Sundays on KTUL-TV, Channel 8, at 11:00 a.m. or via live stream on bostonavenue.org. TITHES AND OFFERINGS Visit bostonavenue.org or text BAUMC to to make a onetime gift or set up recurring giving to the fund of your choice. Thanks for your generosity! HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? If you need us to pray for you or someone you care about, fill out a prayer request card, call our 24-hour prayer line, , or visit our smartphone app or website under Connect.

4 UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE This evening at 11 p.m. Experience the wonder of this holy night through candlelit communion, anthems by the Chapel Choir and alumni, and a sermon by Rev. Amy Venable. The service ends at midnight, just as the joy of Christmas Day begins! 2018 PLEDGES Sunday, December 30 is the last day to bring 2018 pledges to the church to be counted in Pledges mailed to the church must be postmarked by December 31 to be counted in COMPASSION DINNER & WORSHIP Thursdays, January 10 & 24 and February 14 & 28 at 6 p.m. in Jubilee Hall 13 TH STREET WORSHIP Sundays, January 13 & 20 and February 10 & 17 at 11 a.m. Join us in the Jubilee Hall gym for a blended service featuring a praise band, traditional hymns, and interactive worship. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CANDLELIGHT VIGIL/MARCH Sunday, January 20 at 5:15 p.m. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. INTERFAITH COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Sunday, January 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARADE Monday, January 21 at 11 a.m. (meet in south parking lot at 9 a.m. to participate) 13TH STREET MOVIE CLUB: THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG Saturday, January 26 at 6 p.m. in the Jubilee Gym Free admission & popcorn; soda & candy 50. Bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair for extra fun! ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Tuesday, January 29 Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by business meeting at 7 p.m. TEEN TRIALOGUE SERIES Sponsored by the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. THE 36 TH ANNUAL INTERFAITH TRIALOGUE SERIES Sponsored by the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice Sundays, February 10, 17, & 24 from 2-4 p.m. ALL-CHURCH SILENT AUCTION & CHILI COOK-OFF FUNDRAISER FOR MISSIONS Sunday, February 10 at 5 p.m. in Jubilee Hall 13TH STREET MOVIE CLUB: FROZEN Friday, February 15 at 6 p.m. in the Jubilee Gym OPEN TABLES INTERFAITH POTLUCK DINNER Sunday, February 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Raindrop Turkish House

5 WELCOME TO BOSTON AVENUE! If you have questions or need assistance, please ask one of the ushers. If you are willing to tell us how we did, or would like more information about our church, please visit our website, bostonavenue.org, and fill out the brief visitor survey. TABLEAU Hannah Campbell; Noah Tew Dallas Campbell, John Speicher Sid Clanton, Paul Giessen, Jim Witt Madison Gradney BRASS ENSEMBLE Sharon Bookout, David Carpenter, John Hardin, David Reck, Frieda Reck, Rob Reck, Jacob Wright WORSHIP AIDS Large print bulletins, glasses, hearing devices, and kids activity packs are available. Ask an usher for assistance! 2018 PLEDGES AND CHRISTMAS OFFERING If you have not yet brought your 2018 pledge to completion, you may do so this evening. Be sure to mark your check 2018 Pledge so that it will be credited correctly. If your pledge is complete and you are able to do so, we invite you to make a special Christmas offering to help spread God s message of love and hope to those who need to hear it. This offering helps children and adults of all ages, locally and worldwide, through 15 different agencies. DISPOSAL OF CANDLES At the close of the service, you may discard your extinguished candle in the designated baskets outside the Sanctuary doors. PROGRAM STAFF DIRECTORS Rev. David Wiggs Rev. EvaMarie Campbell, Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery, Rev. Amy Venable Brenda Reed; Angelyn Dale Dr. Joel Panciera; Dr. Susan Panciera Caitlin Dryke; Cliff Duncan Paula Gradney-Garner Jose Luis Hernandez; Philip Boone Alicia Urban; Bobbie Jo Dentis

6 NATIVITY OF OUR LORD: CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 PM Senior Pastor Bishop of Oklahoma Council Oak District Superintendent