MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH

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1 MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24, 2016 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City

2 Prelude u 6:10 and 8:10pm PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. When the bells are rung to indicate the start of the prelude all are asked to then listen silently in preparation for worship. Of the Father s Love Begotten... 12th-century Plainsong, arr. Terry Schlenker Of the Father s love begotten ere the world began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending, He. Of the things that are, that have been and that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore. O that birth forever blessed when the virgin full of grace By the Holy Ghost conceiving bare the Savior of our race. And the babe, the world s redeemer, first revealed His sacred face Evermore and evermore. This is He whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord Whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; Now He shines, the long-expected; let creation praise its Lord. Evermore and evermore. Aurelius Clemens Prudentius, 4th century O Magnum Mysterium Giovanni Gabrieli ( ) O Magnum Mysterium René Clausen (b. 1953) O magnum mysterium, O great mystery, et admirabile sacramentum, and wondrous sacrament, ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, that animals should see the new-born Lord jacentem in praesepio! lying in their manger! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia. to bear the Lord Christ. Alleluia. A Spotless Rose... Herbert Howells ( ) James Dargan, baritone A Spotless Rose is blowing, sprung from a tender root Of ancient seers foreshowing, of Jesse promised fruit; Its fairest bud unfolds to light amid the cold, cold winter, And in the dark midnight. The Rose which I am singing, Whereof Isaiah said, Is from its sweet root springing in Mary, purest Maid: For through our God s great love and might the Blessed Babe she bare us In a cold, cold winter s night. 14th century Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming...Es ist ein Ros, arr. Donald Cashmore There Is No Rose... Robert Young ( ) There is no rose of such vertu as is the rose that bare Jesu, Alleluia. Alleluia. For in this rose conteinèd was heaven and earth in litel space, Res Miranda. Marvelous thing. By that rose we may well see there be one God in persons three, Pares forma. Of equal form. The angels sungen the shepherds to: Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gaudeamus. Let us rejoice. Leave we all this werldly mirth, and follow we this joyful birth. Transeamus. Let us go across. (from worldly to heavenly things) 15th century CALL TO WORSHIP (Congregation remains seated.) Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Service of Worship u 6:30 and 8:30pm In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The Virgin s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you. But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end. 2

3 Leader: All: Then Mary said, Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Like Mary, let us also hear the message of the angels, and in heart and mind go unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger. LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Please stand, as you are able. HYMN 201 Once in Royal David s City Irby Verses 1-2 sung by choir alone; verses 3-5 sung by all. INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) OLD TESTAMENT LESSON...Isaiah 9:2-7 (Pew Bible, page 555) SOLO O Holy Night... Adolphe Adam ( ), arr. Dake Marie Mascari, soprano CHRISTMAS PRAYER ANTHEM HYMN 209 Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King African-American Spiritual Danielle Buonaiuto, soprano; Chad Kranak, tenor arr. Moses Hogan God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen God rest you merry READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Luke 2:1-7 (Pew Bible, page 832) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. MEDITATION SOLO (6:30pm) HYMN 195 ADVENT WORDS: TRADITION... Dr. Michael B. Brown Some Children See Him... Alfred Burt, arr. Kenneth Dake Chloe Holgate, soprano Some children see Him lily white, the baby Jesus born this night, Some children see Him lily white, with tresses soft and fair. Some children see Him bronzed and brown, the Lord of heaven to earth come down, Some children see Him bronzed and brown, with dark and heavy hair. Some children see Him almond-eyed, this Savior Whom we kneel beside, Some children see Him almond-eyed, with skin of yellow hue. Some children see Him dark as they, sweet Mary s Son to whom we pray, Some children see Him dark as they, and, ah! they love Him too! The children in each different place will see the baby Jesus face Like theirs, but bright with heavenly grace, and filled with holy light. O lay aside each earthly thing, and with thy heart as offering, Come worship now the infant King, tis Love that s born tonight! O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles, arr. Dake WELCOME AND CALL FOR OFFERING OFFERTORY A Babe Is Born William Mathias ( ) A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us. To Him we sing both night and day: Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come Creator Spirit) At Bethlehem, that blessed place, the child of bliss now born He was; And Him to serve God give us grace, O lux beata Trinitas. (O Trinity of blessed light) There came three kings out of the East to worship the King that is so free, With gold and myrrh and frankincense, A solis ortus cardine. (From the rising of the sun) The angels came down with one cry, a fair song that night sung they In worship of that child: Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory to You, Lord) 15th century SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER (8:30pm) This is the Lord s table. God is our host and we are all guests. Because it is God s table, it cannot belong to any one church or denomination. All who are moving toward the love of God demonstrated in Christ are invited to this Supper. (Served by intinction; our communion cups contain grape juice.) SOLO Some Children See Him Alfred Burt, arr. Kenneth Dake Chloe Holgate, soprano Text found above. 3

4 ANTHEM The Shepherds Carol Bob Chilcott (b. 1955) We stood on the hills, Lady, our day s work done, Watching the frosted meadows that winter had won. The evening was calm, Lady, the air so still, Silence more lovely that music folded the hill. There was a star, Lady, shone in the night, Larger than Venus it was and bright, so bright. Oh, a voice from the sky, Lady, it seemed to us then, Telling of God being born in the world of men. And so we have come, Lady, Our day s work done, Our love, our hopes, our selves we give to your Son. Anonymous POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER HYMN 216 Silent Night (Congregation seated; Verses 1-3) Stille Nacht BLESSING AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Finale from Symphony No. 1...Louis Vierne ( ) PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE (6:30pm) Rev. Kirsty DePree, Susanah Wade (8:30pm) Susanah Wade, Chris Vega Eric Birk, guest organist; Don Batchelder, Jerry Bryant, trumpet; Sharon Moe, French horn Gilles Bernard, trombone; Deane Prouty, timpani and percussion Danielle Buonaiuto Andrew Cook-Feltz Emma Clune Tomás Cruz James Dargan Michael Graye Phenisher Harris Nicholas Hay THE MARBLE CHOIR Kenneth Dake, director Chloe Holgate Paul Holmes Brian Hurst Aubrey Johnson Mark Johnson Heather Jones Marcus Jordan Emily Kennerley U Jessica Kimple Chad Kranak Marie Mascari Jonathan May Alex McCoy Joan Mohre Adrienne Pardee Kevin Rose All are invited to a Festive Coffee Hour at 7:45pm in the Marble Loft (next door, 274 5th Ave). Tonight s 6:30pm service is being streamed live at MarbleChurch.org, repeated at 8:30pm. Thank you to Marble members and friends who have given the poinsettias decorating the Sanctuary in honor and in memory of friends and loved ones. Their names are listed in the Sunday bulletin of December 18. If you donated a poinsettia, it may be picked up on December 25, at 12:45pm. We hope they can be shared with those who are homebound or hospitalized. CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP Sunday, December 25, 11:00am Christmas Word: Treasure Dr. Michael B. Brown, preaching. Special music by The Marble Choir. Grace Notes: Inside the Music with Kenneth Dake, 10:50am from Chancel. Festive Coffee Hour after Worsthip. Prayer Circle, 10:00am, Chapel, led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. NEW YEAR S EVE JAZZ WORSHIP Saturday, December 31, 7:30pm Hope in the Unexpected Susanah Wade, preaching; Chris Whittaker, music. Join some of the city s finest jazz artists in ringing in the New Year on a musical and spiritual high note. In Sanctuary, followed by Festive Reception in Marble Loft. Labyrinth available, 6:00-7:15pm; 8:30-9:15pm. NEW YEAR S DAY WORSHIP Sunday, January 1, 11:00am Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Rev. Kirsty DePree, preaching. Holy Communion. Followed by Festive Coffee Hour. Worship preceded by Prayer Circle led by Rev. Gregory Johnson, 10:00am, Chapel. Labyrinth available, 1:00-3:00pm. Childcare provided at all services. Visit MarbleChurch.org for live streaming: Sundays 10:00am, Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry; 11:00am, Worship; 12:15pm, Sermon Talk Back with Dr. Brown. (Bible Study returns January 8; Talk Back January 15). 4

5 Upcoming SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 12:15pm Sanctuary Tour Learn more about Marble s rich history, beautiful windows and discover little-known facts. Meet in center aisle by Communion Table. Approximately 45 minutes. Tour also scheduled for New Year s Day. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 5:00pm Marble Adult Ministry New Year s Dinner Gather at California Pizza Kitchen (440 Park Ave So) before attending Marble s Jazz Worship. Pay on own. Contact Colleen Cosgrove. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup & salad, $7, followed by program at 1:00pm: Don Anthony rings in the New Year with music spanning 100 years. Marble Loft. WEWO: WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Every Week, 6:15pm, in the Marble Loft January 4 Dr. Michael B. Brown preaching A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Holy Communion first Wednesday of month. Sermon audio posted online. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. Please note, no WeWo or Labyrinth December 28. SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 10:00am Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry: Ambition vs. Trust In a story that is ours too, Ahitophel, Hushai, Joab and Abner struggle with their personal ambition in the service of David. The challenges are intriguing. Through January 22. Series introduced January 8 by Sr. Catherine Gormley. SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 12:30pm Reaffirmation of Vows All couples welcome for this annual ceremony. Led by Rev. Kirsty DePree in the Sanctuary. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1:00-3:00pm Caregivers Support Group Rev. Marion Gambardella offers spiritual and practical guidance. No charge. To register, contact Rev. Gambardella, magambardella@yahoo.com, or Judy Tulin, JTulin@MarbleChurch.org. Meets monthly; in February returns to first Saturdays. SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 12:15pm GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship Coffee Hour All welcome for this time of fellowship. Labyrinth Room. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 6:30pm Sister Carol Perry s Weekday Bible Study God said: Let Me Make a People. Labyrinth Room. Meets most Tuesdays. Please note: Spirituality in the Workplace resumes Tuesday, January 24, Noon, at Marble; Thursday, January 26, Noon, at St. Bart s. TRI-FAITH SUNDAY January 22, Worship & Talk Back Marble has a long and rich history of participating in interfaith activities and one of the highlights is our Trialogue during 11:00am Worship a conversation among spiritual leaders of three faiths: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. The conversation continues during an extended Talk Back after Worship in the Sanctuary. THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 6:00-8:00pm Entrepreneurs Sr. Carol Perry and others explore Resilience in the Face of Change. $10. All welcome. Inquiries to Gayle Robinson, ext THE COLLOQUIUM Sunday, January 29, 10:00am We welcome Rev. Dr. Emilie M. Townes as we continue our special series with outstanding scholars. She is dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School, and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Black History Month Concert Save the date for this special musical celebration with The Marble Commnity Gospel Choir, directed by Stacy Penson. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Women s Spa Day for the (Heart+) Soul The Many Facets of Love. Stay tuned to website for details. For more details, to register, or for a full listing of all our programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by the Welcome Center after Sunday Worship during Coffee Hour. 5

6 Tonight, we celebrate the nativity of God s only son, Jesus. In giving and receiving, we believe we follow the way of the three wise men who became the first to bear gifts to the Christ child. It fact, it was God who began giving as He gave us Himself in the form of His only begotten son. At Marble we celebrate this special season of giving with our annual Christmas Offering. We need this offering to fund our many ministries and outreach, including: Children, Youth, and Families; our fellowship groups, like the Women s Ministry and GIFTS; Pastoral Care like our Stephen Ministers; for food, for flowers, for Worship bulletins, for our website that extends our welcome and communicates who we are; and MarbleVision, connecting worshipers every week from across the U.S. and around the world. All of these things are so vital to who we are and how we serve each other and all who come to us. One tangible way we can show our faithfulness and honor Christ this Christmas is by giving to this offering. This year s goal in support of these programs and ministries is $40,000. Every time we collectively raise $1,000, an ornament made by youth from our CYF Ministry has been placed on the Marble Loft Christmas Tree, so that we can see the difference we make when we give together. Those that can make an individual gift of $1,000 or more will receive a special 2016 commemorative Marble ornament for their tree at home. It s a small but symbolic way of saying a heartfelt Thank You for a gift that does so much for so many. You can make your gift by using a Christmas Offering envelope in the Pews, Reception or visit the Marble Loft and look for the easy-to-use Giving Kiosk near the front or text your gift to For other special ways to give, pick up a Giving at Year-End brochure at Reception or in the Marble Loft, or contact T.J. Houlihan at MarbleGiving@MarbleChurch.org or ext This Christmastide, let us join together as we help Marble live into our calling to be the church we know and love. Thank you for your generosity! v v v Our new podcast, Practical Faith with Dr. Michael Brown, offers practical advice on how Faith can help us with the questions, decisions and complexities we encounter in our everyday lives. Dr. Brown offers a steady, inspiring voice on relevant topics, issues that need light shined upon them and deeper questions about faith and real life struggles. Listen or download at MarbleChurch.org/connect/podcast or subscribe at itunes.

7 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue New York, NY MarbleChurch.org Vision: We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be. Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world. MARBLE STAFF To most staff directly, use First initiallast name@marblechurch.org. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Rev. Kirsty DePree, Senior Associate Minister; Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate in Ministry Sister Carol Perry, S.U., Bible Scholar; Dr. Kenneth Ruge, Minister of Counseling & Staff Consultation Program Leadership Kenneth V. Dake, Director of Music Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer T. J. Houlihan, Director of Giving Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Director of Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media & Connecting Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Dorothy Booker, Marcelle E. Doll Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Peter Barnett, Trenesa Danuser, T. Hunter Dare, Sandra Diaz Ted Gregory, Richard Harper, G. Gregory Lozier Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan and Marcia Fingal DIRECTORY Address Changes/Membership Records... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Kim Sebastian-Ryan Archives/Sanctuary Tours... Kim Sebastian-Ryan Baptism... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF)... Brian Hampton, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... T.J. Houlihan, Shana Wolfe Facilities/Events... Stuart Cole Festival of Voices/Gospel Choir... Korland Simmons Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Missions/Outreach... Susanah Wade New Members... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Don Piper Outreach Volunteering... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Prayer Circle... Rev. Gregory Johnson Prayer Requests... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie Social Worker... Janet Smith Stephen Ministry... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Stewardship and Planned Giving T.J. Houlihan Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Entrepreneurs... Gayle Robinson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS)... Chad Tanaka Pack, Don Piper Men s Ministry... Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection)... Chad Tanaka Pack Women s Ministry (MWM)... Kirsty DePree, Don Piper For full staff list, please visit MarbleChurch.org. MAKE GIFTS TO MARBLE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Use your QR code reader: open the app, scan and log-in or click quick give. If you don t have a reader, search app store for free version. Don t want to download app? Type into your phone s web browser: secure.siteorganic.com/marblechurch. Use either of these ways to make gifts to your pledge, other giving areas or register for events. Inquiries to T.J. Houlihan.