THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD

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1 THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD Christmas Eve December 24, :30P.M. Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church Celebrating over 70 years of God s grace and favor together in the community

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3 HOLY EUCHARIST Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church reaches out through worship, prayer, and action to bring the reconciling peace of Christ to one another and this world. We invite you to join as an active participant in the worship of God. This service is based on the Order for the Holy Eucharist: Rite Two in the Book of Common Prayer. For ease of use, this leaflet contains the congregational portions of the liturgy and service music. HYMNAL refers to the blue book: The Hymnal * The congregation is invited to join in the singing of the carols as indicated. Please remain seated. ORGAN VOLUNTARY What is this lovely fragrance? French Carol, arr. Paul Manz * CAROL O little town of Bethlehem HYMNAL O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. 3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. 2. For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth! and praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth. 4. Where children pure and happy pray to the blessed Child, where misery cries out to thee, Son of the mother mild; where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the door, the dark night wakes, the glory breaks, and Christmas comes once more. 5. O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! SOLO Ave Maria Franz Schubert Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Robert Engel, tenor - 3 -

4 CHOIR Cool night, quiet night Robert C. Lau Cool night, quiet night, candlelight, Starlight, heaven's light, holy night. One star led them to the place where He lay. Cool night, quiet night, holy night. Cool night, quiet night, candlelight, Starlight, heaven's light, holy night. God s light, lead us to the manger, we pray. Cool night, quiet night, holy night. Jesus, little Babe, born this night, Guide me, lead the way, be our light. Song of God, our Savior and King! Cool night, quiet night, starbright, Holy light, cool night, quiet night. * CAROL While shepherds watched their flocks HYMNAL 94 ALL 1.While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. MEN 2. Fear not, said he, for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind; Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind. ALL 3. To you, in David s town, this day is born of David s line the Savior, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: ALL 4. The heavenly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid. WOMEN 5.Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: ALL 6. All glory be to God on high and on the earth be peace; good will henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease. ORGAN VOLUNTARY Now Sing We, Now Rejoice arr. Paul Manz CHOIR Away in a manger arr. Susan T. Nelson Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray

5 Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there. * CAROL God rest you merry, gentlemen HYMNAL God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. (R) 2. From God our heavenly Father A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tiding of the same; How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name. (R) REFRAIN: O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy! 3. "Fear not, then," said the angel, "Let nothing you affright; This day is born a Savior Of a pure virgin bright, To free all those who trust in him From Satan's power and might." (R) 4. Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; this holy tide of Christmas Doth bring redeeming grace. (R) CHOIR How sweet is love Michael Paget A Child is born in Bethlehem; awaiteth Him all Jerusalem. Amor, amor, quam dulcis est amor. (Love, Love, how sweet is love.) The angels above were singing then; below were rejoicing the shepherd men. Amor, amor, quam dulcis est amor. Now let us all with the angels sing; Yea, now let our hearts for gladness spring. Amor, amor, quam dulcis est amor. TEXT: from a Dutch carol (1599), trans. R.C. Trevelyan ORGAN VOLUNTARY Gentle Mary laid her child arr. Paul Manz - 5 -

6 The Word of God Please stand as you are able at the sound of the tower bells and sing: Hymn 83 sts 1,2,3,6 Adeste fidelis - 6 -

7 Prayer at the Christmas Creche Presiding Priest People The word was made flesh and dwelt among us: And we beheld his glory. Let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, you have given us a new revelation of your loving providence in the coming of your Son Jesus Christ to be born of the Virgin Mary: Grant that as he shared our mortality, so we may share his eternity in the glory of your kingdom; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen

8 Song of Praise Gloria Prayer of the Day Presiding Priest People Presiding Priest The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen

9 First Reading The People are seated. Isaiah 9:2-7 READER: A Reading from the Book of Isaiah The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. The Lector concludes the Reading with the words People Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. Silence is marked by the ringing of a bell. Psalm 96:1-4,11-12 The People remaining seated. ANTIPHON (refrain) The people sing the antiphon after the choir and after the verses. CHOIR: Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. ALL REPEAT THE ANTIPHON CHOIR: Declare his glory among the nation and his wonders among all peoples. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods. ALL REPEAT THE ANTIPHON CHOIR: Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, when he comes to judge the earth. ALL REPEAT THE ANTIPHON - 9 -

10 Second Reading Titus 2:11-14 READER: A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. The Lector concludes the Reading with the words People Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. Silence is marked by the ringing of a bell. Hymn 87 standing as able Mendelssohn

11 Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20 People The Holy Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ, according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them

12 At the conclusion of the Reading the Gospeller says People The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sermon seated Jan Heller Nicene Creed standing as able We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

13 Prayers of the People The Deacon or other person appointed says In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For all who govern and hold authority in this community, the United States, and the world, especially Barack, our President, and Donald, our President-elect; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. In our Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Diocese of Kitale (Kenya), The Rt Revd Stephen Kewasis, Bishop. In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for retired clergy, clergy widows/widowers, and clergy households of the diocese. For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. For Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Gregory, our Bishop; Jan, Nancy, Judith and Patricia, our priests; and Dan, our Deacon; For all who serve God in his Church. For all those who serve in harm s way, both in lands far way and here at home: For their safe return to their families and all who love them. For the gift of gracious hospitality, welcoming into fellowship our sisters and brothers in Christ who are visiting, For in welcoming a stranger we may be welcoming angels unaware. For our St. Barnabas vestry, wardens and search committee; For discernment as they seek a faithful pastor who will be our companion in ministry, reaching out with us in worship, prayer and action to bring the reconciling peace of Christ to one another and this world

14 For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, [especially ] Silence The people may add their own petitions Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. Silence The People may add their own thanksgivings We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for all who have died, [especially,] that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Silence The People may add their own petitions Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. Silence Presider Source of grace and truth, accept the prayers we offer on this joyful feast. May we come to see the true light who shines throughout the world and who is God for all eternity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Peace Presiding Priest The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. All greet one another in the name of the Lord

15 Holy Communion The people are seated Music at the Offertory: Ding dong, merrily on high arr. Barbara Wallace 1. Ding dong merrily on high, In heav'n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! verily the sky Is riv'n with angel singing. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! 2. E'en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And "Io, io, io!" By priest and people sungen. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! 3. Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime Your evetime song, ye singers. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! At the Presentation Please rise as able as the bread and wine and money we offer to God for our nourishment and the life of the world are brought forward and presented at the altar. See next page for the Presentation Hymn, Joy to the world

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17 The Great Thanksgiving Then, facing the Holy Table, the Presiding Priest proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

18 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Franz Schubert

19 Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A The Presiding Priest continues We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore, according to his command, O Father, Presiding Priest and People We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The Presiding Priest continues And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation

20 By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. The Lord s Prayer The Presiding Priest continues (sung on one tone) And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, People and Presiding Priest Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

21 Breaking of the Bread The Presiding Priest breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then is sung Franz Schubert Copyright Church Publishing, Inc

22 Communion of the People This is the Lord s table around which we gather. All baptized Christians are encouraged to come forward and receive the Body and Blood of Christ in the bread and wine of the Eucharist. If you do not wish to receive Holy Communion please do come forward, cross your arms across your heart and receive a blessing. Music at Communion Please join the choir in singing the carols. ORGAN VOLUNTARY In dulci jubilo Marcel Dupré ANTHEM In the bleak midwinter Micah Parker, soloist Gustav Holst Hymn 89 It came upon the midnight clear Carol Hymn 110 The snow lay on the ground Venite adoremus Stanza 1 All Stanza 2 High voices Stanza 3 Low voices Stanza 4 - All Hymn 111 Silent night, holy night Stille Nacht Prayer of Thanksgiving standing as able After Communion, the Presiding Priest says Let us pray. Presiding Priest and People Almighty and ever living God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. The Blessing The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. Welcome & Announcements The people are seated

23 Hymn 107 standing as able In dulci jubilo Dismissal The Presiding Priest dismisses the people with these words Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Organ Voluntary: Selections from Suite of Dances Pierre Phalèse

24 Ministers of the Liturgy Presiding Priest & Homilist Organist & Choirmaster Song Leaders Trumpeter Handbell Ringers Acolytes Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Prayers of the People Ushers Altar Guild The Rev. Dr. Jan Heller Paul Roy The Parish Choir Allan Anderson Linda Heller & Patrice O Morchoe Heidi O Brien, Linda Heller, Abbey Heller Donna Brookfield, Virginia Walker Victoria Joslin, Virginia Walker Virginia Walker Chuck Cox, Steve Schmitz All Hands

25 Christmas Poinsettia Dedications IN MEMORY AND IN HONOR OF John Powel Elma & Arthur Kehres Jean & Harvey Shaffer Virginia & Robert Wallace Eva & Lynn Welch Eva Shafer Catherine Hoover Lou Heller Nine Wonderful Years of Mutual Ministry Catherine & Josephine Our Parents Mary & Ed Ellis Betty & George Van Bergen Ruth & David Hamblett Gidsken & Keith McCormic Glenna & Kenneth Beierle Bob Cederwall, Ruth Cederwall Judy Cederwall Medler Felix Millhouse Webster Barnett Family Members Who Have Passed Rob, Ruth, Margaret & Ed Prongay-Mulvey Fred, Georgie, Maryanne, Gladyce & Jack Kamm Ken & Faye & Jack & Jean BY Babe & Larry Kehres Babe & Larry Kehres Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Linda, Jan & Abbey Heller Grace Grant & Dennis Tierney Connie & Dick Albrecht Ellie & David de la Vergne Joanne & Ed Ellis Joanne & Ed Ellis Sue Hylen Karen & Tom Beierle Karen & Tom Beierle Ric & Donna Cederwall Ric & Donna Cederwall Sylvia & Thom Dunning Mary Barnett Mary Kowalczyk-Neuer Jody & David Prongay Jody & David Prongay Lee-ann & Steve Holland

26 Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church 1187 Wyatt Way NW Bainbridge Island WA Phone Fax Bishop of Olympia The Right Reverend Gregory H. Rickel Interim Priest The Reverend Dr. Jan C. Heller Assisting Priests The Reverend Dr. Judith M. McDaniel and The Reverend Nancy Tiederman Assisting Priest for Contemplative Ministries The Reverend Patricia Rome Robertson Deacon The Reverend Dan Fowler Director of Music Paul Roy Parish Administrator Kathy Irvin Bookkeeper Julie Houck Treasurer Mike Killion Treasurer Emerita Carol Milton Kitchen Managers Caroline Cox and Jamie Villella Sexton Les Heinrich Wedding Coordinator Connie Albrecht Day School Director Carrie Corns Teachers Kristi Barr, Candace Beck, Sandy Dreiling, Mary Feeney, Elsa Trail VESTRY Senior Warden Virginia Walker Junior Warden Michael Lacey Members Bethany Anderson, Kathy Anderson, John Baker, Stu Case, Roger Clairmont, Sylvia Dunning, Ed Ellis Clerk of the Vestry Mark Morris Housekeeper Maria Perez