December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve"

Transcription

1 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church

2 Prelude The Plymouth Jazz Trio Laura Caviani, piano; Tim Brunelle, drums; Joe Weismann, bass Hymn (seated) once IN ROYAL DAVID S CITY Irby Solo: Sylvia Gjevre All: 1. Once in royal David s city 2. He came down to earth from heaven Stood a lowly cattle shed, Who is God and Lord of all, Where a Mother laid her baby and his shelter was a stable, in a manger for his bed; and his cradle was a stall; Mary was that Mother mild, With the poor and mean and lowly Jesus Christ her little Child. lived on earth our Savior holy. All: All: 3. For he is our childhood pattern: 4. And our eyes at last shall see him Day by day like us he grew; Through his own redeeming love, He was little, weak and helpless; For that Child so dear and gentle Tears and smiles like us he knew; is our Lord in heaven above; And he feeleth for our sadness, and he leads his children on and he shareth in our gladness. To the place where he has gone. Call to Worship Welcome Leader: Congregation: Leader: Congregation: Leader: Congregation: Who is this child for whom we wait? Jesus, the babe of Mary. Who is this child born in a stable? Jesus, the fullness of human possibility. Seth Patterson Who is this child we look upon? Jesus, the revealer of God in our midst. Let us celebrate the Christmas story of the ordinary and the magical, the everyday and the mystery and know that God comes to wonderful expression in us! Special Music Genesis and Alleluia Dancers Camille Horstmann, director; Joe Weismann, piano First Reading ISAIAH 9:2, 6 aaron Schuller Special Music ALL PRAISE TO THEE, MY GOD, THIS NIGHT Thomas Tallis Youth Choir Siri Keller, director Philip Brunelle, pianist

3 Second Reading LUKE 1:26 32, 38 John Humphrey Special Music ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT setting by Kenneth T. Kosche Chorister Choir Siri Keller, director Third Reading LUKE 2:1 7 Ben VanderLey Klaassen Children may bring the crèche figures of Mary, Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep and goats to the stable during the following hymn. Hymn (seated) o little town of bethlehem St. Louis 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. 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 shall ring, and peace to all the earth. Fourth Reading LUKE 2:8 20 marcia Cushmore Special Music A waiting carol Helen Kemp Chorister and Cherub Choirs Fifth Reading MATTHEW 2:1 12 Greta Hallberg Special Music away in a manger Traditional Cherub Choir Children may bring the Magi, camels, cows and remaining figures to the crèche during the following hymn. Hymn (seated) o COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL Adeste fideles o come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, o come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him, born the King of angels; Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest! Refrain

4 An offering will be taken at this time. Plymouth Community Fund supports numerous organizations during the year, while our Christmas Offering is distributed to three organizations with specific needs: Whittier School, to create murals; Farhio House, which offers shelter for East African women and children; and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cuba, to help rebuild after hurricane damage. Offertory Go tell it! arr. by Jay Rouse Sally Cassellius, soloist, and Chapel Singers mary Laymon, director Plymouth Jazz Trio Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. The Christmas Prayer Beth A. Faeth Hymn (standing) angels WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH Gloria angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o er the plains, and the mountains in reply, echo back their joyous strains. Refrain: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be, which inspire your heavenly song. Refrain : Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo. Special Music African Noel Traditional Youth Choir arr. Victor C. Johnson Hymn (seated) What child is this? Greensleeves What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Refrain: This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. Lighting of the Christ Candle Hannah Faeth

5 Hymn (seated) night of silence Daniel Kantor Cherub, Chorister and Youth Choirs; Chapel Singers arr. Robert Ward The choirs will sing three verses of Night of Silence, including the first verse of Silent Night. The congregation will join on the second verse of Silent Night, when cued by the conductor. During Silent Night, ushers will light the candles of worshipers who are sitting nearest the aisles. The light is then passed from candle to candle, down each pew. Please take care that in passing the light, wax does not spill on pew cushions or clothing. (When lighting, tip the unlit candle to meet the lit candle. Do not tip the lit candle.) Silent night Stille Nacht Choirs: 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. All: 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! All: 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. Benediction Candles may be taken home or left in baskets at the exits. Please do not leave candles in the pews. Closing Hymn (standing) joy to the world Antioch Joy to the world! the Lord is come! let earth receive her King; let ev ry heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing. continued

6 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns! let all their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy. he rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love. Isaac Watts, alt. Postlude The Plymouth Jazz Trio Cover image: Madonna and Child, ca by Romare Bearden ( ); collection, Minnesota Museum of American Art. Purchase, Kurt Berger Fund, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Koch Fund, and Renato and Giorgio Marmont Fund,

7 Plymouth Staff Paula Northwood, Minister for Spiritual Formation Doug Freeman, Ministry Assistant for Programs Allison Campbell Jensen, Director of Communication Cody Bourdot, Audiovisual Manager Seth Patterson, Director of Children and Youth Ministry Katie Dillon, Senior High Leader Corbin Dillon, Senior High Assistant Kristen Froebel, Director, Young Voices Camille Horstmann, Director, Alleluia and Genesis Dancers Jenny LeDoux, Nursery Supervisor Beth A. Faeth, Transitional Minister for Congregational Care Larry Johnson, Strobel Drop-in Center Coordinator Vivian Jones, James Gertmenian, Ministers Emeriti Catherine Duncan, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Fairview Home Care and Hospice Karl L. Jones, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Good Samaritan Society Philip Brunelle, Organist and Choirmaster Sonja Thompson, Music Associate George Maurer, First Service Music Director James Bohn, Dan Dressen, Lisa Drew, Jenny French & Maria Jette, Soloists Siri Keller, Director, Cherub, Chorister and Youth Choirs Mary Laymon, Director, Chapel Singers Cammy Carteng, Director, Adult Handbell Choir Ann Tandy-Treiber, Music Librarian Annette Abel, Business Administrator Joy Hansen, Accounting Manager Emily Venell, Ministry Assistant for Hospitality Malcolm Williams, Public Safety Manager Robert Brock & Sheila Rafert, Evening/Weekend Receptionists Kai Gerr, Public Safety Officer Kathryn Bahl, Tracy White & Stan Wright, Custodians

8 Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/plymouthcongregationalchurch) Follow us on Twitter Tag us on Instagram #plymouthchurchminneapolis Follow us on Pinterest ( Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota /

December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve

December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church December 24, 2018 4:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church Prelude CHORALE

More information

Thanksgiving Sunday November 19, 10:30 a.m.

Thanksgiving Sunday November 19, 10:30 a.m. 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever Thanksgiving Sunday November 19, 10:30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in

More information

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST First Presbyterian Church welcomes all to worship with us this Christmas Eve. We hope you find the Joy of our Lord here in this service and will want to return for our weekly worship on Sundays at 9:00am

More information

ORDER OF WORSHIP December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service

ORDER OF WORSHIP December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service ORDER OF WORSHIP December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service Please sign and pass the Friendship Book ( pew pad ) where you can also record any prayer requests. Our prayer is that

More information

Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 1, :30 a.m.

Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 1, :30 a.m. Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 1, 2018 10:30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in the Education

More information

January 20, a.m.

January 20, a.m. Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church January 20, 2019 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. Nursery care is provided for ages 0 to 3 in the Education wing, if desired. See an usher

More information

WELCOME PROGRAM. Angels we have heard on high. O Come All Ye Faithful. O Holy Night. Hark the Herald. Item: Amazing Grace. Item: Mary Did You Know

WELCOME PROGRAM. Angels we have heard on high. O Come All Ye Faithful. O Holy Night. Hark the Herald. Item: Amazing Grace. Item: Mary Did You Know CAROLS SONG BOOK WELCOME In a time of great excitement and frantic last minute shopping it s easy to lose sight of the real Christmas. It celebrates something extraordinary and wonderful- the giving by

More information

Christmas Mass During the Day

Christmas Mass During the Day What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:4-5 Christmas Mass During the Day St.

More information

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, :00 PM

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, :00 PM Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2017 5:00 PM Prelude Shepherd s Noel J. Wayne Kerr The Story Begins Anthem A Waiting Carol Treble & Cherub Choir Lighting of the Advent

More information

Plymouth Congregational Church. Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church First Service December 9, 2018 Witnessing 9 a.m.

Plymouth Congregational Church. Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church First Service December 9, 2018 Witnessing 9 a.m. Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church First Service December 9, 2018 Witnessing 9 a.m. Infants are welcome in this service, or you may use the child care for infants provided in the Nursery, room

More information

THE WORSHIP OF GOD Build Your Own Christmas Nativity

THE WORSHIP OF GOD Build Your Own Christmas Nativity THE WORSHIP OF GOD Build Your Own Christmas Nativity December 24, 2017 9:00 a.m. THE WORSHIP OF GOD Children s Build Your Own Christmas Nativity December 24, 2017 9:00 a.m. PRELUDE Christmas Medley Traditional

More information

Children s Christmas Eve Service

Children s Christmas Eve Service Old Greenwich, THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL United Church Connecticut CHURCH OF GREENWICH of Christ Children s Christmas Eve Service C December 24, 2010 10 o clock in the morning *All who are able please stand

More information

The Great LATCH Carol Sing

The Great LATCH Carol Sing The Great LATCH Carol Sing O Come All Ye Faithful O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O Sing, choirs of angels,

More information

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, :00 PM

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, :00 PM Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2018 5:00 PM Prelude Carols of the Season Organist The Story Begins Anthem Light the Candle Lighting of the Advent Candle Arriving

More information

December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve 8:00pm

December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve 8:00pm December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve 8:00pm Contemporary Service - 8:45am in Craven Hall Chinese Service - 10:30am in the Cokesbury Room Traditional Service - 11:00am in the Sanctuary Prelude He is Born arr.

More information

CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE SERVICE 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 P.M. DECEMBER 24, 2016 Welcome to Christmas at St. Andrew s! We wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Please

More information

Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve

Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church December 24, :45 p.m. Christmas Eve Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church December 24, 2018 10:45 p.m. Christmas Eve Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church Prelude

More information

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A CELEBRATION OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A CELEBRATION OF LESSONS AND CAROLS WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A CELEBRATION OF LESSONS AND CAROLS 616 WEST TENTH AVENUE PHONE: 907-272-6411 FAX: 907-274-4901 www.fpcanchorage.com First Presbyterian Church A Celebration of Lessons

More information

DECEMBER 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

DECEMBER 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent DECEMBER 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent Please respond with words in bold print. *Please stand if comfortably able *************************************************** WORDS OF WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

More information

ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD December 24, :00 Christmas Eve

ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD December 24, :00 Christmas Eve ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD December 24, 2018 7:00 Christmas Eve PRELUDE Christmas Fantasy Rayney O Holy Night, Ashley Vogel-Fisher/Lee Fisher, soloists WELCOME (7:00) Ann Hatfield INTROIT Hark! The Herald

More information

Pre-Service Music. Steve Angrisano. Emmanuel. Midnight Mass Veni Emmanuel. READING Luke 1: PM Mary Did You Know. Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene

Pre-Service Music. Steve Angrisano. Emmanuel. Midnight Mass Veni Emmanuel. READING Luke 1: PM Mary Did You Know. Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene Pre-Service Music Emmanuel Steve Angrisano Veni Emmanuel READING Luke 1:26-38 4 PM Mary Did You Know Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene 6PM Lo How a Rose Hymn to the Virgin Benjamin Britten READING Luke 2:4-5

More information

I am bringing you good news of great. Joy

I am bringing you good news of great. Joy I am bringing you good news of great Joy Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, 2017, 2, 3, 4 p.m. Prelude Noel on Old French Carol of the Birds Claude Louis D aquin; arr. Roberta Bitgood Merry Christmas!

More information

December 14 th, 2016 GLLC Children s Christmas Service

December 14 th, 2016 GLLC Children s Christmas Service December 14 th, 2016 GLLC Children s Christmas Service GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI ~ SYNOD 308 Byrne Street Smithville, TX 78957 512-237-2108 Evening Prayer 7 PM Pastor Timothy Appel Welcome to Grace

More information

FROM HEAVEN ABOVE Immanuel Lutheran Children's Program December 24, pm

FROM HEAVEN ABOVE Immanuel Lutheran Children's Program December 24, pm FROM HEAVEN ABOVE Immanuel Lutheran Children's Program December 24, 2018 6 pm Prelude The Processional Hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High" LSB 368 Congregation and Children: Angels we have heard on high,

More information

Are You PrePAred for ChristmAs? Luke 2:1-32

Are You PrePAred for ChristmAs? Luke 2:1-32 Introduction Are You PrePAred for ChristmAs? Luke 2:1-32 I. The Spiritually A. There was the problem of. B. There was the problem of. II. The Spiritually A. They had a that Jesus is Lord. B. They had a

More information

Presbyterian Church in America

Presbyterian Church in America Presbyterian Church in America FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE DECEMBER 22, 2013 8:15 AM Fourth Sunday of Advent Order of Worship Prelude Welcome I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day I heard the

More information

The Church in Worship December 24, :00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

The Church in Worship December 24, :00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service The Church in Worship December 24, 2017 9:00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Prelude: Still Still Still... arr. Joseph Martin The Story Foretold... Isaiah 7: 14-15, 9:6-7 Instrumental Solo... Air from

More information

A Lunenburg - Nova Scotia Christmas

A Lunenburg - Nova Scotia Christmas A Lunenburg - Nova Scotia Christmas St. John s Anglican Church, Lunenburg, NS Welcome to our Nova Scotia Christmas. This service is inspired by our beautiful Lunenburg Nova Scotia home, with our strong

More information

Love Came Down. O Little Town of Bethlehem

Love Came Down. O Little Town of Bethlehem O Little Town of Bethlehem 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

More information

A Service of Story and Song

A Service of Story and Song Christmas Eve 2018 5:30 PM A Service of Story and Song Plymouth Congregational Church United Church of Christ THE GATHERING GATHERING SONGS 1. Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Tis the season to be

More information

* B o l d t y p e d e n o t e s c o l l e c t i v e r e s p o n s e.

* B o l d t y p e d e n o t e s c o l l e c t i v e r e s p o n s e. ~ O R D E R O F W O R S H I P ~ We welcome you to worship this Christmas Eve, and extend a special greeting to our guests; our service is enriched by your presence! Please include your full address, phone

More information

CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CHRISTMAS EVE FESTIVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2017 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 p.m. Prelude Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful Merry Christmas! Welcome to worship this Holy

More information

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, :00 pm

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, :00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, 2014 3:00 pm Artwork by Vonda Drees https://www.facebook.com/waytolead www.stushiart.com The First Congregational Church of Greenwich The First Congregational

More information

First Presbyterian Church Welcomes you to worship

First Presbyterian Church Welcomes you to worship First Presbyterian Church Welcomes you to worship Christmas 2015 Christmas Eve First Presbyterian Church Marietta, Ohio December 24, 2015 11:00 p.m. Service of Candlelight and Communion WORDS OF GREETING

More information

(Chorus) Go, tell it on the Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.

(Chorus) Go, tell it on the Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the Mountain That Jesus Christ is born. CAROLING SONGSHEET First Baptist Church Crestview mccli# 1109296 The letter after each title is a suggested starting pitch. 1. Angels We Have Heard On High -A Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing

More information

December 24, 2017, 8pm Christmas Eve

December 24, 2017, 8pm Christmas Eve Vision Statement As Everybody s Church we commit ourselves to serving Christ by cultivating mission, inclusion and community. December 24, 2017, 8pm Christmas Eve PRELUDE WELCOME Congregational Carol Singing

More information

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, , 3, 4 p.m. Merry Christmas! Welcome to worship this Holy Day!

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, , 3, 4 p.m. Merry Christmas! Welcome to worship this Holy Day! Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, 2018 2, 3, 4 p.m. Merry Christmas! Welcome to worship this Holy Day! We are a community that Proclaims Jesus Christ, Lives in Christ and Serves. Empowered by God

More information

Christmas Mass during the Night

Christmas Mass during the Night Do not be afraid for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

More information

Christmas Candlelight Service

Christmas Candlelight Service Christmas Candlelight Service ENTRANCE HYMN Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him born the king of angels: 2 OH, COME, ALL YE FAITHFUL

More information

Gunwharf Quays Carol Service. Carol Singing Booklet

Gunwharf Quays Carol Service. Carol Singing Booklet Gunwharf Quays Carol Service Carol Singing Booklet INDEX 1 O Come all ye faithful 2 Silent Night 3 Deck the Hall 4 Once in Royal David s City 5 God Rest ye, Merry Gentlemen 6 Angels we have Heard on High

More information

A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 6:00 p.m. Worship Service December 27, 2015 First Christian Reformed Church Lynden, Washington * CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song;

More information

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, :00 pm

Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, :00 pm Christmas Eve Family Service December 24, 2015 3:00 pm Artwork by Vonda Drees https://www.facebook.com/waytolead www.stushiart.com The First Congregational Church of Greenwich The First Congregational

More information

Bridging Faith and Learning

Bridging Faith and Learning Service of Worship Children s Christmas Eve Service December 24, 2017 Two o clock in the afternoon Bridging Faith and Learning Art by www.katecosgrove.com Welcome to all children who have come to follow

More information

Washington National Cathedral

Washington National Cathedral A Children's Christmas Service with Pageant December 24, 2018 11:00 am Washington National Cathedral Welcome to our celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each year we tell again the story

More information

Go Tell It On The Mountain. Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born

Go Tell It On The Mountain. Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born Go Tell It On The Mountain Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night

More information

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE NEWBORN KING

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE NEWBORN KING WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1420 WEST MOSS AVENUE PEORIA 61606 CHRISTMAS EVE 24 December 2018 Four O clock GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE NEWBORN KING THE PREPARATION Chorale Preludes on Christmas

More information

The Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding

The Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding The Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding Sunday 18th December 2016 at 6.30 pm Service of Readings and Carols The service begins in darkness, with the hymn, Once in royal David s City. The

More information

Davidson College Presbyterian Church

Davidson College Presbyterian Church Davidson College Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve Communion and Candlelight Service Service of Worship Christmas Eve 2016 11 p.m. Sanctuary PRELUDE Carols for Harp Julianna Leimer, harpist *CAROL No.

More information

Is born BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Christmas Eve Worship. 9:15 a.m.

Is born BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH. Christmas Eve Worship. 9:15 a.m. Is born BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Christmas Eve Worship 9:15 a.m. PRELUDE Go, Tell It On The Mountain Jane Kochis CHIMES WELCOME CHRISTMAS CANDLE LIGHTING & READING Caroline Becker & Elizabeth Dimler GATHERING

More information

O Come All Ye Faithful. Be It Unto Me. Luke 1: Luke 2:15-20

O Come All Ye Faithful. Be It Unto Me. Luke 1: Luke 2:15-20 Luke 2:15-20 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which

More information

HOLY EUCHARIST. Sunday, December 24, 2017

HOLY EUCHARIST. Sunday, December 24, 2017 Sunday, December 24, 2017 HOLY EUCHARIST 4:00 pm Welcome to St Barnabas, we are delighted that you re here! We hope you ll participate fully in our worship through singing, prayer and communion. May God

More information

Stamp House Carol Service

Stamp House Carol Service Stamp House Carol Service tuesday 13 december 2016 director of music Mr Jonathan Dobson organist Mr Robin Coxon lower school chamber choir Ms Judy Rees Concerto in E Minor (1st Movement) Organ Voluntary

More information

Holland Park Primary School. Christmas Carols 2017

Holland Park Primary School. Christmas Carols 2017 Holland Park Primary School Christmas Carols 2017 O Little Town of Bethlehem 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

More information

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -1-

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS. *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -1- Mt. Zion United Church of Christ 1054 Ridgewood Road, York, Pennsylvania 17406 Telephone: 717-755-6117 E-mail: mtzionuccyorkpa@comcast.net Website: www.mtzionucc.org Rev. Danielle E. Neff, Senior Pastor

More information

Christmas Carols for a Kid s Heart. Copyright 2004 by Joni Eareckson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth

Christmas Carols for a Kid s Heart. Copyright 2004 by Joni Eareckson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth Christmas Carols for a Kid s Heart Copyright 2004 by Joni Eareckson Tada and Bobbie Wolgemuth Published by Crossway Books A division of Good News Publishers 1300 Crescent Street Wheaton, Illinois 60187

More information

The Congregational Church of Westborough

The Congregational Church of Westborough The Congregational Church of Westborough United Church of Christ Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2015-7:00 pm Pastor Paul Sangree, Senior Pastor Rev. Elaine S. Gaetani, Associate Pastor

More information

Keeping Promises Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church Candlelight Service December 22, 2013

Keeping Promises Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church Candlelight Service December 22, 2013 Keeping Promises Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church Candlelight Service December 22, 2013 Prelude: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (arr. Ferguson) Angels We Have Heard on High (arr. Tyndall) "What Child

More information

Saint David s United Church

Saint David s United Church Saint David s United Church Carol: VU 60 O Come, All Ye Faithful O Come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him Born the King of angels: O come,

More information

A Face in the Manger A Place in our Hearts

A Face in the Manger A Place in our Hearts A Face in the Manger A Place in our Hearts Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Christmas Eve 11:00 pm Worship Christmas Eve Worship December 24, 2016 11:00 pm *Please silence your cell phones. Gathering

More information

A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols A Traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols First Christian Reformed Church Lynden, Washington December 10, 2017 6:00 p.m. Worship Service * CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song;

More information

January 27, a.m.

January 27, a.m. Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church January 27, 2019 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome in worship. Nursery care is provided for ages 0 to 3 in the Education wing, if desired. See an usher

More information

Prep School Carol Service

Prep School Carol Service Prep School Carol Service St Chad s Church, Shrewsbury Thursday 11th December 2014 2.30pm Once In Royal David s City Congregation please stand Verse one solo. Soloist: Jonty Gould Year 7 Once in Royal

More information

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! Prelude Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2018 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 p.m. Merry Christmas! Welcome to worship this Holy Night! We are a congregation that Proclaims Jesus Christ, Lives in Christ

More information

Midweek Advent Worship Evening Prayer at Calvary

Midweek Advent Worship Evening Prayer at Calvary Midweek Advent Worship Evening Prayer at Calvary Sing Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs A Service of Hymns and Anthems for Advent Presented by The Children of Calvary Lutheran School Calvary Lutheran Church

More information

The Cathedral Church of St. James

The Cathedral Church of St. James The Cathedral Church of St. James December 23, 2018 Children s Christmas Pageant For many of us Christmas Pageants bring a special warm set of memories, whether back to our childhood or to Christmas Specials

More information

A Miraculous Announcement Luke 2:1-20

A Miraculous Announcement Luke 2:1-20 A Miraculous Announcement Luke 2:1-20 Introduction: I. The The Shepherds II. The The Shepherds III. The The Shepherds My personal application for today is: 1. 2. 3. CBC Office: (843) 525-0089 Welcome!

More information

KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH A CITY-WIDE CHURCH WITH A WORLD-WIDE MINISTRY Olaf Roynesdal, Senior Pastor 2650 Farnam Street H. Ashley Hall, Associate Pastor Omaha, NE 68131-3616 Inba Inbarasu, Visitation

More information

Jesus, the Light of the World!

Jesus, the Light of the World! Jesus, the Light of the World! www.stushiart.com Children s Christmas Eve Service The First Congregational C Church of Greenwich December 24, 2014 10 o clock in the morning Welcoming God and One Another

More information

Living Savior Lutheran Church

Living Savior Lutheran Church Living Savior Lutheran Church 4616 Gharrett St Missoula, MT 59803 livingsaviormissoula.org 406.543.8222 Pastor Justin Cloute pastor@livingsaviormissoula.org December 24th, 2016 Christmas Eve WELCOME TO

More information

Children s Christmas Service

Children s Christmas Service IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH WATERLOO, ILLINOIS Children s Christmas Service Sunday, December 23, 2018 10:15 am Making more and stronger disciples of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Welcome

More information

Presbyterian Church. First. Order of Worship. For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte. Founded in December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve 8 p.m.

Presbyterian Church. First. Order of Worship. For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte. Founded in December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte Founded in 1821 Order of Worship December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve 8 p.m. You are invited to use the time before the service to prepare your

More information

18-PRO Christmas. Carols. on the Green. Carol book. Sunday 3 December 2017, 5.30pm-7.30pm. ourauckland.nz/events orakeilb

18-PRO Christmas. Carols. on the Green. Carol book. Sunday 3 December 2017, 5.30pm-7.30pm. ourauckland.nz/events orakeilb 18-PRO-1321 Christmas Carols on the Green Carol book Sunday 3 December 2017, 5.30pm-7.30pm ourauckland.nz/events orakeilb WELCOME TO Christmas Carols on the Green 2017 This free festival is brought to

More information

Plymouth Congregational Church

Plymouth Congregational Church Many hearts, one song; many hands, one church One song of hope and transformation; one church bound by a covenant of love October 7, 2018 11 a.m. World Communion Sunday Children of all ages are welcome

More information

AWAY IN A MANGER James R. Murray 1887

AWAY IN A MANGER James R. Murray 1887 AWAY IN A MANGER James R. Murray 1887 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 on

More information

In A Manger Concordia Children s Christmas Service

In A Manger Concordia Children s Christmas Service In A Manger Concordia Children s Christmas Service FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT Children s Christmas Service December 18, 2016 AS WE GATHER The beloved Christmas carol, Away in a Manger, serves as the framework

More information

Once In Royal David's City

Once In Royal David's City Once In Royal David's City Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little child He came down

More information

CHRISTMAS 2018 CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE DULLSTROOM INN

CHRISTMAS 2018 CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE DULLSTROOM INN CHRISTMAS 2018 CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT THE DULLSTROOM INN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. O Come All Ye Faithful 2. O Holy Night 3. See Him Lying on a Bed of Straw 4. The first Nowell 5. Away in a Manger 6. Joy to the

More information

Come and listen with new ears to the sounds and symbols of Christmas

Come and listen with new ears to the sounds and symbols of Christmas Come and listen with new ears to the sounds and symbols of Christmas May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heart and visit the One who offers you peace. May you bring this peace into our world. Out

More information

Calvary Presbyterian Church

Calvary Presbyterian Church Calvary Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve The Holy Night Worship Service with Candlelight and Holy Communion December 24, 2012 7:00 P.M. The Opening Voluntary Roberta Jones, organ Bell Choir and Women

More information

DECEMBER 24, 2018 CHRISTMAS FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

DECEMBER 24, 2018 CHRISTMAS FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE DECEMBER 24, 2018 FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE FAMILY SERVICE THE WORSHIP OF GOD DECEMBER 24, 2018 FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVE chimes of the trinity preparing for worship For a child has been born

More information

Welcome to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Christmas Eve December 24, :00 pm

Welcome to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Christmas Eve December 24, :00 pm Welcome to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Opening Doors with Christ, One Another, and Our Neighbors Christmas Eve December 24, 2018 11:00 pm 135 West Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg 717-766-4611 www.fumchurch.com

More information

2. Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o er your flocks by night, God on earth is now residing, yonder shines the infant light.

2. Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o er your flocks by night, God on earth is now residing, yonder shines the infant light. CHRISTMAS EVE 24 December 2015 [SCHOOL_GYM] 4:00pm CATHEDRAL of SAINT RAYMOND NONNATUS JOLIET, ILLINOIS Merry Christmas and WELCOME! We invite you to join fully in the prayer and song of this liturgy.

More information

December 24, :00 pm Christmas Eve

December 24, :00 pm Christmas Eve Vision Statement As Everybody s Church we commit ourselves to serving Christ by cultivating mission, inclusion and community. December 24, 2018 8:00 pm Christmas Eve PRELUDE WELCOME Congregational Carol

More information

The First Nowell OFFERTORY. PRESENTATION OF OFFERING The offering today is to be given to the Bryćko family, our missionaries to Poland.

The First Nowell OFFERTORY. PRESENTATION OF OFFERING The offering today is to be given to the Bryćko family, our missionaries to Poland. The First Nowell OFFERTORY PRESENTATION OF OFFERING The offering today is to be given to the Bryćko family, our missionaries to Poland. PRAYER FOR OUR MISSIONARY CHILDREN PRELUDE WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP

More information

Holland Park Primary School. Nine Lessons and Carols 2018

Holland Park Primary School. Nine Lessons and Carols 2018 Holland Park Primary School Nine Lessons and Carols 2018 A MERRY CHRISTMAS ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID S CITY Once in royal David s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby, In a manger for

More information

Carols by Candlelight

Carols by Candlelight St John the Evangelist Carols by Candlelight Sunday December 17 th 2017 A Service of Readings and Carols A warm welcome to the congregation of Kingston Methodist Church and to anyone new to St John s.

More information

From Heaven Above. A Children s Christmas Service for All Ages. Opening Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High

From Heaven Above. A Children s Christmas Service for All Ages. Opening Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High 1 From Heaven Above A Children s Christmas Service for All Ages Opening Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High (Introduction by the children and youth tone chime choir) Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly

More information

CHRISTMAS EVE From Heaven Above to Earth Come Down! A Christmas Program for All Ages, Dec. 24 th, 2017

CHRISTMAS EVE From Heaven Above to Earth Come Down! A Christmas Program for All Ages, Dec. 24 th, 2017 1 CHRISTMAS EVE From Heaven Above to Earth Come Down! A Christmas Program for All Ages, Dec. 24 th, 2017 AS WE GATHER Merry Christmas! Today we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,

More information

Angels We Have Heard on High D A D D A D D A D D A D D G Em A D Bm A D A D G Em A D Bm A D A D

Angels We Have Heard on High D A D D A D D A D D A D D G Em A D Bm A D A D G Em A D Bm A D A D Songbook Table of Carols Page # Title 1 Angels We Have Heard on High 2 Away in a Manger 3 eck the Halls 4 o Tell It On the Mountain 5 od Rest Ye Merry, entlemen 6 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 7 Jingle

More information

THE HOLY TWITTER WE ARE ALL GOD S CHILDREN! ALL ARE WELCOME! CELEBRATION OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, WITH HOLY COMMUNION & CANDLELIGHT

THE HOLY TWITTER WE ARE ALL GOD S CHILDREN! ALL ARE WELCOME! CELEBRATION OF THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD, WITH HOLY COMMUNION & CANDLELIGHT THE HOLY TWITTER Christmas Eve 10:00 pm December 24 th, 2016 Resurrection Lutheran Church exists to proclaim Jesus Christ as Saviour, in an open accepting fellowship, a loving caring community that reaches

More information

Pre-Service Music. Steve Angrisano. Emmanuel 4 PM and Midnight. Zoltan Kodaly. Veni Emmanuel 6 PM. READING Luke 1:26-38.

Pre-Service Music. Steve Angrisano. Emmanuel 4 PM and Midnight. Zoltan Kodaly. Veni Emmanuel 6 PM. READING Luke 1:26-38. Pre-Service Music Emmanuel 4 PM and Midnight Steve Angrisano Veni Emmanuel Zoltan Kodaly READING Luke 1:26-38 The Angel Gabriel 4 PM and Midnight I Sing Of A Maiden Gerard Chiusano Patrick Hadley READING

More information

Christingle and Informal Communion Service

Christingle and Informal Communion Service Christingle and Informal Communion Service 7.30pm Christmas Eve: 24 December 2016 Welcome The word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have seen his glory, glory as of the only

More information

December 12 th, 2018 GLLC Children s Christmas Service

December 12 th, 2018 GLLC Children s Christmas Service December 12 th, 2018 GLLC Children s Christmas Service GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI ~ SYNOD 308 Byrne Street Smithville, TX 78957 512-237-2108 Evening Prayer 7 PM Pastor Timothy Appel Welcome to Grace

More information

Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 8, :30 a.m.

Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 8, :30 a.m. Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 8, 2018 10:30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in the Education

More information

December 24, :00 p.m.

December 24, :00 p.m. December 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. The Liturgy of the Word ORGAN PRELUDE: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus....arr. Carolyn Hamlin Samuel Metzger, organ ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: Pastoral Symphony from Messiah.... G.

More information

Away in a Manger. A Christmas Program for Young Children

Away in a Manger. A Christmas Program for Young Children Away in a Manger A Christmas Program for Young Children Note to the user: The following information, including the copyright notice, is legally required to be in the front of any printed copies of this

More information

Our Savior s Lutheran Church Christmas Eve

Our Savior s Lutheran Church Christmas Eve A Merry and Blessed Christmas to you. We are thankful to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with you today, and pray our worship time together is a gift. The sounds of children are welcome in worship.

More information

Christingle Service. Saturday 24 December 5:00pm

Christingle Service. Saturday 24 December 5:00pm Christingle Service Saturday 24 December 5:00pm 1 The Christingle Service Procession - Silent Night 1. Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant

More information

Carols for a Christmas Eve

Carols for a Christmas Eve David Francey Carols for a Christmas Eve Lyrics Good Christian Men Rejoice Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice Give ye heed to what we say Jesus Christ is born today Ox and ass before

More information

Carols and Bells December 11, :15 and 10:50 a.m.

Carols and Bells December 11, :15 and 10:50 a.m. Carols and Bells December 11, 2016 8:15 and 10:50 a.m. PRE-SERVICE MUSIC..............................................Carla Barrows, Organ Ding Dong Merrily on High arr. Cynthia Dobrinski - Trinity Bells

More information