CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

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2 CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Sunday, December 16, :00 PM A warm welcome to all who have come to join our service today whether you have come from far away or just around the corner. VU = red Voices United Hymnal * = please stand if you are comfortable and able ORGAN PRELUDE Organ Sonata No. 2 in C Major Op. 65 Felix Mendelssohn ( ) WELCOME * PROCESSIONAL HYMN VU 62 Once in Royal David s City (Congregation please rise after verse 1) Verse 1 Soloist: Emily Zixin Wang OPENING PRAYER ONE WISH FOR CHRISTMAS THE FIRST LESSON WELCOME TO BETHLEHEM Ethel Dietrich, Lewisville, Texas CAROL ~ Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming ~ 14th c. German melody Harmony by: Michael Praetorius ( ) THE SECOND LESSON CHRISTMAS JOY Rev. J. Harold Gwynne!2

3 CAROLS ~ Verbum Caro ~ Anonymous 15th c. English, Based on John 1 Translation: The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Hallelujah. The Lord has made his salvation known. Hallelujah. Near is he who calls me, you are my father. Hallelujah. ~ A Maiden So Gentle ~ William Billings ( ) original title: A Virgin Unspotted THE THIRD LESSON HOLD TO YOUR EYE EAR HEART Elizabeth Searle Lamb BASS SOLO Down by the Salley Gardens Text: William Butler Yeats ( ) Music: trad. Irish tune, arr. by Norman Monath Jonathan Ingham THE FOURTH LESSON A LEGEND Sincere thanks to author unknown * HYMN VU 55 In the Bleak Midwinter verses 1-3 THE FIFTH LESSON A MESSAGE AT CHRISTMAS Grace Bush CAROLS ~ Lullay My Liking ~ Gustav Holst ( ) Middle English lyric poem 15th c. Soloists: Jane Agosta, Joshua Clemenger!3

4 ~ The Quiet Carol (Still, Still, Still) ~ German carol arr. by Rosemary Hadler THE SIXTH LESSON REJECTION Shirley Holsinger TENOR SOLO Mary, Did you Know? Words and music by Mark Lowry & Buddy Greene (1991) Joshua Clemenger CELLO SOLO The Swan Camille Saint-Saëns ( ) Jonathan Ingham THE SEVENTH LESSON CHRISTMAS NIGHT Stella Craft Tremble * HYMN VU 64 O Little Town of Bethlehem CAROLS ~ The Holly & the Ivy ~ English trad. carol, Arranged by H. Walford Davies Soloists, Northlea Leads: Emily Zixin Wang, Jane Agosta, Joshua Clemenger, Jonathan Ingham ~ This Christmastide (Jessye s Carol) ~ Music by Donald Fraser Text by Jane McCulloch THE EIGHTH LESSON CRADLE AND CROSS Reginald Holmes!4

5 SOPRANO, ALTO SOLO RECITATIVE: No. 19 Then Shall the Eyes of the Blind ARIA: No. 20 He Shall Feed His Flock Like A Shepherd from Messiah: George Frideric Handel ( ) Emily Zixin Wang, Jane Agosta INVITATION TO OFFERING For all that we have seen and heard of the good news, let us now share what gifts we are able. OFFERTORY CAROL ~ Today Is Born Emmanuel ~ Michael Praetorius ( ) Section Leads: past and present * OFFERTORY RESPONSE VU 55, verse 4 What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a wise man, I would do my part; yet what I can I give him - give my heart. * OFFERTORY PRAYER O God, we cannot begin to count all you have done for us. You have given us eternal life in Jesus Christ. You have set us in a world of plenty. You have given us this community of loving relationships. Now grant that what we have received may make us truly thankful, so that gifts to you may be fully and completely from our hearts. Amen.!5

6 THE NINTH LESSON THE SOLDIER S NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Lance Corporal James M. Schmidt CAROL ~ Of the Father s Love Begotten ~ Latin poem: Corde natus ex Parentis 4th c. Medieval plainchant melody DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Arr. by Sir David Willcocks ( ) * COMMISSIONING & BENEDICTION May God bless you and keep you, may God s face shine upon you and be gracious to you, and may the birth of Christ and the season of love, bring you peace. Amen. HYMN VU 67 Silent Night Verse 3 descant: Dr. Noël Tredinnick (1949- ) (Congregation - please remain seated) POSTLUDE Tuba Tune in D Major Op. 15 Craig Sellar Lang ( ) RECEPTION Please join us in the community Room following the service for refreshments and conversation.!6

7 A special thank you to all those who helped with today s service! Thank you to the congregation who contributed baked goods for the reception and thank you to those who organized the refreshments. Minister: Rev. Dr. Ellen Redcliffe Director of Music: David Jafelice Accompanist: Senan Whelan Flute: Marcia Camaraire Readers: Ellen Redcliffe, Anne Saunders Welcoming: John Donelan, Glen Earl, Peter Morris, Henry Steeves, Will Steeves Sound Technician: Bev Vanstone Decorating: Sharyn Varty and her Elves CHOIR friends of Northlea Choir = * Sopranos Diane Carlton, June Cavers, Laura Jarvis, Cathy Kuwahara*, Jackie Morris, Jennifer Rasor*, Vivien Young*, Emily Zixin Wang Altos Jane Agosta, Sue Earl, Marnie Phoenix*, JoAnn Thompson*, Kathryn Whaley*, Lisa Whitwell* Tenors Ian Backstrom*, Bob Brown, Joshua Clemenger, Michael Spiroff*, Randall Stiver Basses Harold Bratten, Jonathan Ingham, Stephen Jarvis, Tom Moss Gamblin*, Ray Murrill, David Powell*!7

8 Minister: Reverend Doctor Ellen Redcliffe Ellen is a graduate of the University of Toronto, received her Masters at Emmanuel College and her Doctorate at the University of Chicago. Ellen is the supply minister at Northlea United Church. Director: David Jafelice David is Organist and Director of Music at Northlea United Church. He s held the position since June David is an accomplished liturgical musician with extensive experience as Director of Music, Choir Director, Organist, Cantor, and Liturgy Resource Professional. He is a graduate of St. Michael s Choir School and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Accompanist: Senan Whelan Northlea is honoured to have Senan accompany our service today. Senan has been Organist and Director of Music at St. Jude s Anglican Church in Scarborough since In addition to giving Organ recitals in Ireland and Australia, Senan is also an accomplished Viola player winning awards in Ireland and playing in Symphony Orchestras in Ireland and Australia. He holds both Fellowship and Licentiate diplomas in Organ performance. CHRISTMAS AT NORTHLEA Christmas Eve 7:00 PM: Family Service Christmas Eve 11:00 PM: Communion Service!8