Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve

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1 December 24, 2013 G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship in silent prayer. PRELUDE Patapan [Burgundian Carol, arr. Martha Lynn Thompson] It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Traditional Carol [arr. Barbara B. Kinyon] Handbell Choir WORDS OF WELCOME Pastor Telyea HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful ELW Hymn 283 CALL TO WORSHIP LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS APOSTOLIC GREETING HYMN OF PRAISE Angels We Have Heard on High ELW Hymn 289 PRAYER OF THE DAY W O R D (congregation is seated) FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2 7 L Rejoicing in God s Love, we walk in Light. MUSIC Come Thou Long Expected Jesus [Kevin McChesney] Bryant and Vanessa Wilkie, Belltree; Elaine Koga, piano SECOND LESSON Titus 2:11 14 L Rejoicing in God s Love, we walk in Light. (congregation stands) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION ELW page 142 The Good News of Jesus according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 2:1 20 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON So What Do You Think? Pastor McEachran Order of Worship 11:00 pm Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor 1

2 HYMN OF THE DAY Come and Sing the Christmas Story NICENE CREED 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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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. THE PRAYERS A We give you thanks, O God, for the gift of Jesus. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) OFFERING The Holly and the Ivy [Patricia A. Sanders] Handbell Choir OFFERTORY PRAYER 2

3 GREAT THANKSGIVING M E A L SANCTUS ELW page 144 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 ELW page 146 COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION Breath of Heaven [Amy Grant] Laura Kooiman, soprano Away in a Manger ELW Hymn 278 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. MUSIC O Holy Night [Adolphe Adam] Erin Simpson, soloist PRAYER CANDLELIGHTING (for your safety, please tip only the unlit candle) HYMN Silent Night, Holy Night ELW Hymn 281 BLESSING S E N D I N G CLOSING HYMN Joy to the World ELW Hymn 267 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 3

4 P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Preaching Minister Pastor James N. McEachran Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Minister Sue Short Communion Assistant Vicar Mary-Alyce Burleigh Acolytes Sean Carney and Allie Bland Crucifer Davis Carmichael Altar Guild Jill Nichols-Hicks, Salal Nichols-Hicks, Brent Hicks, and Alex Nichols-Hicks Greeters Ron and Joanne Baker Lector Linda Gilham Ushers The Carmichael Family Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. W E L C O M E WELCOME TO WORSHIP THIS EVENING! We trust that you will find a time of reflection and joy as we share the news of Jesus birth. If you are visiting, we welcome your return and would be happy to respond to any questions you might have about your participation in the life and ministry of our congregation. A WORD OF THANKS from the congregational staff for the many words and acts of kindness expressed during this season of blessing. We appreciate each of you and are thankful for your constant loving support of our ministries in your midst. Merry Christmas and a truly blessed new year of life together in Christ! SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S SUNDAY, December 29, there is one worship service only at 9:30 am. There is no Education Hour. WORSHIP SERVICE CAPTIONING: Sunday, December 29, at the 9:30 am worship service, real-time captioning of the worship service will be available, making our worship service accessible to those who are hard-of-hearing and those who cannot be at church. To access the captioning, go to player?event=salc on your PC, smartphone or tablet. The sanctuary has a WiFi connection. (If you see a message on the screen Event is not active, click refresh.) The website displays real-time captions of what is being spoken in the service, similar to closed captioning on television. You can edit the screen settings listed across the top of the captioning screen to find a combination that you feel comfortable with. Optionally, you can also enter your name next to Chat Name and click enter to activate a chat box which allows you to communicate directly with your remote CART writer similar to Instant Messaging (this feature is not available on smartphones.) 4

5 SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì PARISH NURSE OFFICE HOURS: Please note that there will be no Parish Nurse office hours on December 31. If you have a need for a Parish Nurse, contact Stella Nieman or Beverley Watt. Ì INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP AT SAINT ANDREW'S? If you have expressed interest already or are interested, take a moment to speak with Pastor McEachran or Vicar Burleigh. A New Member Reception is being planned for Sunday, January 19, at the 8:30 am worship service. Ì CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TRANSITIONS: Director of Christian Education Meg Marcrander is retiring on January 13 after 12 years of faithful service as Director of Christian Education. We will honor her ministry at our Annual Congregation Meeting on January 26. Nona Gram has agreed to serve as Interim Coordinator of Christian Education. She will work with Meg on a smooth transition and continue to support every aspect of our ministries of Christian formation. She will join the staff on January 8 and will be installed at the 8:30 am service on Sunday, January 12. A Staff Transition Task Force, chaired by Lynn Mack, will be meeting in the months ahead as we prayerfully reflect and discern the next staff hiring. Meg looks forward to continued opportunities to grow here at Saint Andrew s as an active congregation member and volunteer. Questions can be directed to Pastor McEachran. Ì END OF YEAR OFFICE HOURS: Please note that the church office will be open from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon only on December 26, 27, 30, and 31. The office will be closed January 1. Ì END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: To be counted for 2013, contributions need to be dated no later than December 31 and received in the church office no later than January 4. Ì LUNCH FOR COLLEGE-AGE YOUNG ADULTS: All those of college age (whether you are in college or not!) are invited to lunch at the Factoria Red Robin on Monday, December 30, at 12:30 pm. Join us to catch up with your Saint Andrew s friends! Let Emily know if you are planning to come, emily@salchome.org, , or send her a text or Facebook message! For Sunday, December 29: First Sunday of Christmas Isaiah 63:7 9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10 18; Matthew 2:13 23 Sunday Servers for December 29 Presiding Minister: Pastor McEachran Altar Guild: Mary Jo Nelson and Christine Koch Preaching Minister: Vicar Burleigh Greeter: Yvonne Heuving Assisting Minister: Jon Thorpe Lector: Jan Bowerman Communion Assistant: Jerry Mack Ushers: Ralph and Jackie Risdal Acolyte: Livi Myhre 5