[Insert Cover from 2015 except change the date to 2016, please put time on cover.] Prelude Variations on In Dulci Jubilo Denis Bédard (1950)

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1 Christmas Eve 2016 Candlelight Service 9:00 p.m. [Insert Cover from 2015 except change the date to 2016, please put time on cover.] FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Presbyterian Church in America 620 South Shirley St., Tacoma, Washington Ministers: Robert S. Rayburn, Richard H. DeMass, Steven A. Nicoletti Christmas Eve Service of Lessons & Carols 9:00 p.m. Prelude Variations on In Dulci Jubilo Denis Bédard (1950) +Silent Prayer Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever. Amen. Laudemus Cum Armonia Laudemus cum armonia Let us praise with harmony Summi Patris Splendorem, The Splendour of the most high Father, Quem sacra virgo Maria Whom the blessed Virgin Mary Peperit Salvatorem Bore as the Saviour Suumque Genitorem, And as her own Father, Cuius nati solempnia Observing in his honour Recolentes menta pia The festival of his birth Ad ipsius honorem; With a holy mind; Benedicamus Domino, Let us bless the Lord, Psallentes Alleluia! Singing, Alleluia! Deo dicamus gracias. Thanks be to God. Based on a traditional carol/john Wykoff Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship Hallelu!

2 Down in a valley, sing hallelu! Mary had a baby, sing hallelu! What did she name Him, sing hallelu! Named Him Jesus, sing hallelu! Stephen Paulus Lesson No. 1 Genesis 3:8-19 God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise and that his seed will bruise the serpent s head. O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 208 Lesson No. 2 Genesis 12:1-3; 22:15-18 God tells faithful Abraham that in his seed shall all nations of the earth be blessed. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 194 Lesson No. 3 Isaiah 9:2, 6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6 The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior. O Magnum Mysterium O magnum mysterium, et admirable sacramentum, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, jacentum in praesepio! O great mystery and wonderful sign that animals should see the Lord born, lying in their manger. Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia! O blessed virgin whose womb was deemed worthy to carry the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us praise the Lord. Morten Lauridsen Lesson No. 4 Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel appears to the virgin Mary. Of the Father s Love Begotten No. 162 Lesson No. 5 Luke 2:1-7 Luke tells of the birth of Jesus Christ. Away In a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

3 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 side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. Traditional Normandy tune/arranged by Reginald Jacques Lesson No. 6 Luke 2:8-16 The angels appear to the shepherds and the shepherds go to the manger to see the Christ. Cradle Hymn Hush my dear, lie still and slumber, Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. See the kindly shepherds round him, Telling wonders from the sky! When they sought Him, there they found Him, With His Virgin Mother by. See the lovely babe a-dressing; Lovely infant, how He smiled. When He wept, the mother s blessing Soothed and hushed the holy child. May st thou live to know and fear Him, Trust and love Him all thy days; Then go dwell forever near Him, See His face, and sing His praise! Amen. Isaac Watts/Kim André Arnesen Lesson No. 7 Matthew 2:1-11 The wise men from the East are led by the star to Jesus and present their gifts to the new born King. Where Is The Newborn King? Where is the newborn King, the King of Judea? For we have seen His star. We've seen His star and have come to adore Him. We've come to adore Him. from the Oratorio Christus by Felix Mendelssohn/Arr. by J.A. Shafferman Lesson No. 8 Luke 2:21-40

4 The baby is presented in the temple and it is prophesied that he shall suffer greatly for the salvation of his people. All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord No. 219 Lesson No. 9 John 1:1-14 John identifies Jesus as the Eternal God, the Creator of All things, now come in Human Nature. Stille Nacht Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Hirten erst kundgemacht; Durch der Engel Halleluja Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ, der Retter, ist da, Christ, der Retter ist da! Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht Lieb aus deinem göttlichen Mund. Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund. Christ, in deiner Geburt, Christ, in deiner Geburt! Joseph Mohr/Franz Grüber arranged by Andrew Carter Silent Night, Holy Night Silent night! Holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from heaven afar, heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love's pure light radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

5 Silent night! Holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing alleluia to our King; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! Benediction Silent Prayer Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets, to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warning and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Psallite Unigenito Psallite unigenito Christo Dei Filio, Redemptori Domino, puerulo, iacenti, in praesepio. (Sing Praise to the only begotten, to Christ the Son of God To the Lord, Our Redeemer, an infant lying in a manger) Lo, in a manger bed, there lies an infant small. Angel hosts their homage pay, before the Lord of all, Low before him fall. Glory to God on high the choirs of angels sing; 'Peace on earth, goodwill to men' their voices echoing, Praise the newborn King. John Rutter/tune Michael Praetorius (from Musae Sioniae 1609) Postlude *Congregation standing CCLI License # Please return the candles to the baskets in the narthex. Thank you.