Second Sunday of Advent

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1 December 7, :30 am, 11:00 am Second Sunday of Advent Order of Worship G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE Earth Shall Ring [Paie Cantiones, Personent Hodie arr. Margaret R. Tucker] Handbell Choir CHANCEL CHAT ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DAY RINGING OF THE BELL A moment of reflection. Bryant Wilkie Pastor McEachran (congregation stands) INVOCATION AND LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS HYMN What Child Is This ELW Hymn 296 APOSTOLIC GREETING A The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. KYRIE PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) II. SACRAMENT OF HOLY BAPTISM CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Telyea W O R D FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:1 11 L The Word of the Lord. His Promise for you. PSALM 85:1 2, 8 13 (sung in unison) SECOND LESSON 2 Peter 3:8 15a Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme Advent marks four weeks of preparation to remember that Jesus comes to fulfill a promise from God for redemption and new life. Not just any child, this is the One we know to be OUR SAVIOR. Linked to our 2014 Advent Devotional, we pause this week to explore God s Promise being Prepared. As we do so we are reminded by our gospel text that the promise we receive in Christ has been prepared for us from the beginning. 1

2 L The Word of the Lord. His Promise for you. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Wait for the Lord ELW Hymn 262 sing twice The Good News of Jesus according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Mark 1:1 8 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON Promise being Prepared Pastor Telyea HYMN OF THE DAY ELW Hymn 251 My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness I. APOSTLES CREED A We confess our faith in the words of the Apostles Creed. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THE PRAYERS A We wait in hope. Your promise is near. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING The Holly and the Ivy [Traditional English Carol arr. Patricia A. Sanders] Handbell Choir (congregation stands) OFFERTORY PRAYER 2

3 M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS EUCHARISTIC PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. (congregation is seated) LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Savior of the Nations Come ELW Hymn 263 Of the Fathers Love Begotten ELW Hymn 295 Taste and See ELW Hymn 493 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE ELW 204 PRAYER S E N D I N G BLESSING CLOSING HYMN O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ELW Hymn 257 Stanzas 1-4 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE Angels from the Realms of Glory [Henry T. Smart, Regent Square arr. Kevin McChesney] Handbell Choir 3

4 P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor James N. McEachran Preaching Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (I) Sharon Gurtel (II) Vicar William Cheung Communion Assistants (I) Claudia Browers (II) Clare Moe Acolytes (I) Beka Gordon (II) Sidney Cottrell Altar Guild Ruth Miller, Carolyn Haralson Lectors (I) Joyce Arnold (II) Joni Barrott Ushers (II) Ralph and Jackie Risdal Coffee Hosts Shirley Hobson, Delores Johnson Handbell Choir Bryant Wilkie, Director Cheryl Kimball, Vanessa Wilkie, Nancy Davis, Ashley Collings, Teresa Lutterman, Judy Thiel, Karen Grams, Sue Short, Miriam Kroschel, Chris Short, Rob Moe Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK: Come to Room 212 between 9:30 am and 10:45 am. Health care professionals from Health and Wholeness Ministry will take your blood pressure and discuss concerns. W E L C O M E TODAY AT SAINT ANDREW S RED SCARVES: The red scarves that you see today were crafted by the KnitWits for the Red Scarf Program in support of Foster Care to Success. In 2005, the Orphan Foundation of America (now Foster Care to Success) launched a unique initiative to warm the hearts (and necks) of college-bound foster youth. They began taking donations of handmade red scarves to put into Valentine s Day Care Packages that were sent to foster youth in college. Since the first Valentine s Day care packages were mailed in 2005, they have delivered over 20,000 red scarves to foster youth in colleges and training programs across the country. Our donation remind the foster youth that many of us care about them. FOOD BANK OFFERING: We invite you to participate in our monthly offering for Emergency Feeding Program through the pew envelope. Our monthly goal is $500. Mark your checks for EFP on the memo line. Any non-perishable food donations can be placed in the Corner of Blessing in the narthex. 4

5 ADVENT AT SAINT ANDREW S In a sermon preached on Christmas day in 1530 Martin Luther said, Christ is not only the virgin s Son, but also the Lord of angels and the Savior of men (LW 51:213). In other words as we prepare this Advent season for the birth of Christ we would be wise to remember that this child who we wait for isn t just any child. He is the Son of God, OUR SAVIOR. This precious insight is the inspiration for our Advent theme this year: Promise. Week One: Promise in the Future Week Three: Promise Embodied Week Two: Promise being Prepared Week Four: Promise FOR YOU ADVENT DEVOTIONALS: Devotionals for adults, children, and families are in the Narthex. The Program Staff has written a devotional booklet for Advent. Copies are in the Narthex. Visit to find the booklet in PDF form that can be downloaded to your electronic device. ADVENT MID-WEEK WORSHIP are Wednesdays, December 10 and 17. Soup Supper is served at 6:15 pm in 301/Fellowship Hall North. Holden Evening Prayer is at 7:00 pm in 213/Sanctuary. Our devotional words focus on the Promise of the Old Testament prophesies. Vicar Cheung is our devotional leader for December 10, and the text is Malachi 3:1-7. Volunteers are needed to serve the Soup Supper on Wednesday, December 17. Contact the church office, , if you can help. ADVENT OUTREACH: Please note these opportunities for special outreach during Advent. The Love Tree is in the Narthex. Thank you for providing Christmas gifts to those served by Columbia Lutheran Home, Imagine Housing, King County Youth Detention Center, and Eastside Baby Corner. Due to the cold weather this past week, gifts may be returned to the tree no later than Monday, December 8, by 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Joyce Arnold. MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) Uniforms: We have the privilege of purchasing uniforms for the 50 new Form 1 students at MGLSS in Tanzania. The display is near the elevator in the Narthex. Each total outfit (skirt, t-shirt, sweatshirt, underwear, shoes and socks) costs $50 and lasts the girl two years. Donations (checks payable to Saint Andrew s Lutheran Church with MGLSS Uniforms on the memo line or cash in an envelope designated MGLSS Uniforms ) can be placed in the offering plate or brought to the church office. Then, take one of the little girl figures off the display. It lets us know how many have been clothed and also it gives you another tree ornament as a prayer reminder for these young girls as they begin their educational journey. For more information, contact Joyce Arnold. Socks: Throughout December, Dorcas Circle is collecting new white crew socks and new white tube socks for Compass Housing Alliance. Place your donations in the Sox Box in the Narthex. Contact Linda Willenberg for more information. NEXT SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S EQUAL EXCHANGE FAIRLY TRADED COFFEE AND MORE: Support our Global Outreach by purchasing fairly traded coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and chocolate bars (in the Narthex between services). By purchasing these items, you help the coffee and cocoa bean farmers in impoverished countries receive more money for their crops by eliminating the middle man s cut. 5

6 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS CHILDREN S CHOIR: We welcome all children who would like to be in the Children s Choir for the December 21 Children s Christmas Pageant. The Choir will sing about two or three pieces at both services. The Choir meets for rehearsals Sunday afternoons at 3:00 pm through December 14, in 215/Music Room. If you are interested please contact Children s Choir Director Erin Simpson or Director of Music Ministries Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: We would like to invite all Sunday School children to participate in this year s Christmas Pageant. We have a strong tradition of the children sharing the Good News of the birth of Jesus. This year, our program will look different as we will worship together while the children share the story through the Gospel and music at each service. Rehearsals for the program will be Saturdays, December 13 and 20, at 9:00 am. If your child is available and interested in participating in the program through the story, in the Children s Choir, or both, please contact Nona Gram, Interim Coordinator of Christian Education, nona@salchome.org. CHRISTMAS EVE PRELUDE MUSIC: We welcome all children and teens to consider sharing a piece for the prelude music to the 5:00 pm worship service on Christmas Eve. The piece does not have to be Christmas themed but can be something you played in a recital. Contact Dr. Will Simpson, will@salchome.org or , if you would like to participate or for more information. DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP The Congregation Council received the Preliminary Conceptual Design for our new addition at their November 10 meeting. The work has been done with our Design Advisory Group and VIA Architecture. The concept will be shared with the Ministry Team tomorrow, December 8. Watch for opportunities to view the designs and add your input prior to the January meeting of the Congregation Council. Members of the Design Advisory Group include: Judy Gowdy, Dick Lee, Stephanie Lester, Pastor McEachran, John Nelson (Council Liaison), Lucy Sannes (Chair), and Pastor Telyea. For more information, contact Lucy Sannes. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRANSITIONS The Staff Transition Task Force has completed nine months of review, reflection, and discernment on direction for our next staffing decisions. Their recommendations were presented to the Executive Committee on December 1. We ask for your continued support and prayers for the Task Force and for those who keep our programs running smoothly week after week! Members of the Task Force are Claudia Browers, Dave Holmes, Delores Johnson, Lois Nelson (Council Liaison), Jean Wahlstrom, and Lynn Mack (chair). 6

7 ADULT EARLY SUNDAY MORNING EDUCATION (7:15 AM) Sundays through December 21, 7:15 am 1 JOHN: THE PROMISE OF CHRIST Facilitators: Pastor Telyea 322/Conference Room During Advent this year our theme will simply be: Promise. Luther loved 1 John because of the beautiful picture it paints of Jesus. Join Pastor Telyea as he leads a Bible Study on 1 John and the promise of Christ. Bring your Bible and Pastor Telyea will bring the coffee. CHILDREN AND YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (SCS): All children ages 2 through Grade 5 are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes every Sunday morning at 9:45 am. The 2- and 3-year-olds meet in 210/Nursery; all other classes are downstairs in the Education Wing. 2-year-olds through Kindergarten begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION: Classes for those in grades 6-8 meet in the Education Wing on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor McEachran, Pastor Telyea, or Nona Gram, Interim Coordinator of Christian Education. CROSSWALK (grades 9-12): Join us every Sunday morning at 9:45 am on the couch side of the Youth Room. This year we are using Augsburg s Animate to explore topics on the Bible, Faith, and Faith Practices. Please note that on December 14, we will enjoy a White Elephant Gift Exchange to celebrate the Christmas season; begin searching for a tacky, silly, ridiculous gift item to bring! YOUTH REGISTRATION: We have one registration form that includes medical information and permissions, and is used for all Education, Youth, and other activities at Saint Andrew s for Complete one form per family. There is space for up to four children and it covers all youth from age 2 through Grade 12. The form is an interactive PDF form and is ONLINE at You can open it and fill in the applicable fields. After completing the form, SAVE it to your computer. Then either the form to info@salchome.org or print and return the form to Saint Andrew s in person or by mail. For more information, contact Interim Coordinator of Christian Education Nona Gram, or nona@salchome.org. ADULT SUNDAY EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) December 7, 14, 21 December 14 THE STORIES OF JESUS BIRTH KNITWITS Presenter: Pastor McEachran Facilitator: Dianne Chong Ever wonder where the stories of Jesus birth 322/Conference Room originated? Why do only two Gospels record the The KnitWits (Knitting as Witnesses) are a story of His birth? Pastor McEachran will help fellowship group whose primary mission is unfold, verse by verse, the Birth Narratives of to provide items of comfort that are knit or Matthew and Luke. Begin now with a reading crocheted. The items they are currently making of Matthew 1 and 2; Luke 1 and 2. Note the are prayer shawls, baby caps, scarves, and differences amidst the common thread of what baptismal blankets. All are welcome! we know best of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Bring a friend and your favorite translation of Scripture. 7

8 ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) Facilitator: Dave Marcrander 6:30 am, Room 212 TMM will focus on the REAL CHRISTmas for the month of December. December 9: The Birth of Jesus Foretold December 16: The birth of Jesus in Luke and Matthew December 23: The Visit of the Magi and the escape to Egypt. In January we will conclude The Greatest Generation and then begin a Lenten study series. Please join us! TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room On your Mark. Get ready, Grow! We are studying the Gospel of Mark. We continue with Mark 11:1-12:44 On to Jerusalem. An adventure with new insights into how the earliest Church began to form the mission we share at Saint Andrew s in the 21st Century. Bring your favorite translation and a friend. W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, 322/Conference Room All women are welcome to W.E.B.S.! Our winter book session begins January 7, and our book is A Lineage of Grace, by Francine Rivers. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRIES FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8) and SHEEP FIRE FORCE (youth in grades 6-8): AND SHEPHERDS (families with children age Sunday Night Fire Force: Bring a friend or birth through grade 5): Our annual Gingerbread two and join us every Sunday from 4:00 pm - House Decorating party is TODAY, December 7, 6:00 pm. We are using the Re:Form curriculum 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm. Bring the entire family for to explore the Bible and will end each night an afternoon of creative fun! We will enjoy a playing a variety of games. Please note that on potluck lunch and decorate gingerbread houses. If December 14, we will enjoy a White Elephant you have signed up before November 23, please Gift Exchange to celebrate the Christmas bring $10 for a gingerbread house plus candy to season; begin searching for a tacky, silly, decorate. If you signed up after November 23, ridiculous gift item to bring! plan to bring your own gingerbread house plus SHEEP AND SHEPHERDS (families with candy to decorate. children age birth through grade 5): Kids In/ GOD SQUAD (for youth in grades 9-12): Parents Out and Babysitting is this Saturday, Kids In/Parents Out: Play games, watch a December 13, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This is a movie, and enjoy some pizza with some of the wonderful time to celebrate Christmas with youngest in our congregation. We need 4-5 friends or get some shopping, decorating, or youth and 2 adults to lead this. If you would much needed napping in before the holiday. Kids like to volunteer, contact Emily. Meet in the will enjoy the evening with games, pizza, and youth room on Saturday, December 13, 4:45 a movie with God Squad and the 2015 ELCA pm - 9:30 pm. Youth Gathering Team. Parents will gather at Sign up for the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering! the home of Guy and Sonja Feldman for games, The current 8th-12th graders of Saint Andrew s conversation, and hor d oeuvres. Parents may will travel to Detroit July14-19/20, You also take the time to prepare for Christmas! All can find out more about the trip through the donations benefit the 2015 ELCA Youth Gathering packet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Team s trip to Detroit this summer! Sign up in the Mission-ships are available. If you have any Narthex or by by TODAY, December 7! 8 questions, please contact Emily.

9 OUTREACH AND SERVANT MINISTRIES Y EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM (EFP): Our collection focus for December is canned fruit (peaches, pineapple, fruit cocktail, and mandarin oranges). Let s FILL our Corner of Blessing! Our goal is 400 cans! For more information, contact EFP, , or visit Volunteers Needed: EFP has put the word out that they are in great need of volunteers to help pack food bags DURING THE WEEK! You are encouraged to call EFP at and arrange with them to volunteer a couple of hours on a day and time that works for you. We would also love to gather people and go as a group. During Christmas vacation would work great to include kids and get those volunteer hours! Contact Debbie Szabo if you are interested. Even one person makes a big difference! Thanks! Y KEEP THEM WARM FOR SOPHIA WAY: The Sophia Way is having a Keep Them Warm Campaign. Bring blankets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters. The 21 women at the Sophia s Place shelter at St. Luke s Lutheran Church are out on the street from 12:30 pm until 6:00 pm every day and all day on the weekends. Any extra blankets or clothing will be taken to the Emergency Winter Shelter for Women. Place donations in the basket in the Narthex or take them to the shelter at St. Luke s on Bellevue Way. Y EASTSIDE WINTER SHELTERS: The Eastside Winter Shelters are open. Consider providing a meal to those experiencing homelessness during the cold winter months. The Men s Shelter is located in the old International Paper building near Lowes in Bellevue ( th Avenue NE) and the Women s and Children s Shelter will start at St. Peter s United Methodist in the Crossroads area of Bellevue (17222 NE 8th Street.) The meal calendar and more information can be found at: com/lt7dg9r. For more information, contact Andrea Liggett, andrea@hfkparish.org. Y MAASAE GIRLS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS: Operation Bootstrap Africa (OBA) is now seeking sponsors for the 50 new Form One students who begin at MaaSAE Girls Lutheran Secondary School (MGLSS) in Tanzania in January Full scholarships are $1000 each; half sponsorships are $500. If you can help sponsor a student, contact the church office. Check out the MGLSS video on Youtube (go to and search for OBA MaaSAE Girls School. Y COLLECTIONS: Dorcas Circle, Health and Wholeness Ministry, and Outreach and Servant Ministries welcome your contributions for the following ministries. Place donations in the baskets near the elevator in the narthex. Sewing kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): fabric (three yards or more per piece), thread Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief (LWR): bath-size towels (dark color, lightweight, 27 x52 maximum size), bath soap (4 to 5 ounce, in original wrapping), large sturdy combs, nail clippers (metal, attached file optional), adult-size toothbrushes Supplies for Compass Housing Alliance: travel-sized soaps, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors and shaving cream, Q-tips, feminine hygiene products, new/never used combs and brushes, new/never used nail files, new/never used nail clippers, new and gently used towels, pillows and pillow cases, twin sheets, adult-size, new, white crew socks Supplies for the Sophia Way women s shelter: fragrance free laundry detergent and dryer sheets, disinfectant wipes, paper towels, paper napkins, foil, plastic wrap, and facial tissue 9

10 SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES: Our Ì O.W.L.S. (Older Wiser Lutheran Saints) Sunday Concert Series begins with a concert by is a fellowship of members and friends of the Bells of the Sound, a premier handbell choir. congregation who meet on the third Tuesday of A Winter s Night is a special program of every month for friendship and an awesome potluck. holiday music that paints a colorful portrait of All are welcome! Please join us on December 16 the Christmas season. The concert is Sunday, at 11:45 am. Dr. Will Simpson will lead us in our December 21, at 4:00 pm in 213/Sanctuary. As annual Christmas Carol Sing. Hosts are needed; always, the concert is free and open to the public. contact Pastor McEachran or the church office if you Saint Andrew s members Bryant and Vanessa can help. Wilkie are members of Bells of the Sound. Ì FLOWER CHART: The 2015 Flower Chart is Ì SPEAKING OF HANDBELL CHOIRS... The on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Please take a ranks of the Saint Andrew s Handbell Choir are moment to reserve your Sunday. getting thin and we are looking for teens and Ì BUILDING AND PROPERTY PROJECTS for adults who can read music to fill them. If you only the CONGREGATION: Our current projects are: can commit for a few months we can work with Attach the handrail to the building for the that or you could become a substitute ringer for basement workshop. Will take about 30 minutes. us. We will be having an open house soon before Brush the cobwebs out of the exterior building the year ends or contact Director Bryant Wilkie. corners. Will take about 45 minutes. He can give you more information and make time If you can help complete these projects or have before rehearsals for you to check out the bells. questions, contact Building and Property Committee chair Rick West. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ü ORDINATION OF MARY-ALYCE BURLEIGH: All are invited to the Ordination Service of Mary- Alyce Burleigh TODAY, December 7, at 4:00 pm. It will be held at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Kirkland (10021 NE 124th Street) with a reception to follow. Mary-Alyce has been called by Holy Spirit to serve as one of their Pastors. ü PLU CONCERTS: Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) Choirs and Symphony Orchestra present their annual Christmas Concert that expresses the beauty and joy of Christmas with the theme of Journey of Light. Performances at PLU Lagerquist Concert Hall are: Sunday, December 7, 3:00 pm; Friday, December 12, 8:00 pm; and Saturday, December 13, 8:00 pm. For tickets, visit or phone For Sunday, December 14: Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1 4, 8 11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16 24; John 1:6 8, Sunday Servers for December 14 Presiding Minister: Pastor McEachran Greeters: Preaching Minister: Vicar William Cheung (I) Deanna and Roger Oeffner Assisting Ministers: (II) Dick and Jan Swaisgood (I) Vicar William Cheung (II) Shana Nielsen Lectors: Communion Assistants: (I) Deanna Oeffner (II) Misty Weber (I) Lynn Mack (II) Jan Bowerman Ushers: Acolytes: (I) Diane and Andy Hogle (I) Emily Rudolph (II) Emily Andresen (II) The Rudolph Family Altar Guild: Coffee Host: 10 Ann Berglind, Karin Eklof, Marcia Riggers Chad Oftedal

11 Sheep & Shepherds and Fire Force Families, Grandparents and ABC mentors, join us for our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Party! TODAY, December 7, at 12:15 pm We will enjoy a potluck lunch and then decorate gingerbread houses. Please bring candy to decorate and a Potluck Item* to share: Last names A-G - Main Dish Last names H-N - Salad/Side Dish Last names O-Z - Dessert *You are welcome to use the kitchen, oven, and stove at 11:00 am if necessary. If you signed up by November 23, please bring $10 for your gingerbread house. If you signed up after November 23, plan to bring your own gingerbread house. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Youth and Family Ministries Emily Harrow. Bells of the Sound Handbell Choir December 21, 2014, 4:00 pm A Winter s Night Saint Andrew s Sanctuary The magical, mysterious nights of December come in many shades: silent, holy, cold, clear, starry, bright. This special program of holiday music will paint a colorful portrait of the Christmas season. From the traditional O, Holy Night and Silent Nights, to the shimmering First Noel and Everlasting Light - with a journey into the Twelve Days of Christmas, we ll cast a little light and warmth into your winter nights. Bells of the Sound is not your typical handbell choir. This talented group of musicians is a dynamic force in the handbell world - encouraging composers to create new works and advancing this exciting instrument into the mainstream of entertainment. They perform on over 7 octaves of Malmark handbells and 5 octaves Malmark Choirchimes - over 150 pieces of equipment and one of the largest sets in the country. Bells of the Sound will give you a whole new perspective of handbells that you won t want to miss! Saint Andrew s members Bryant and Vanessa Wilkie are members of Bells of the Sound. This concert is free and open to the public 11