Christmas Eve Festival Eucharist. December 24, 2016 at 11 pm

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1 Christmas Eve Festival Eucharist December 24, 2016 at 11 pm

2 Welcome to Christ Church WELCOME to our celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ. We hope that this service is a meaningful part of your observance of Christmas, and we welcome both our regular worshippers and those who are with us only occasionally with equal joy. We also welcome you if you are looking for a church home, or if God is calling you into a closer relationship this Christmas. Christ Church is a vibrant Christian community where you can deepen your relationship with God, experience God s presence and love in your life, learn how to be more faithful in your spiritual and daily life, and find ways to make a difference in the community. At Christ Church we have programs of Christian education and nurture for all ages. There is a thriving nursery and Church School for our children, a committed youth program, and opportunities for adults to learn and grow in faith. We encourage exploration of the spiritual practices of prayer, meditation, the labyrinth, and personal spiritual direction. The Music of Christ Church is both extensive and exciting, and fulfills an integral role within our worship, eliciting from us our very best in prayer and praise to God. In addition to the liturgical offerings of our choirs, we are fortunate to offer regular concerts throughout the year. We always welcome both those who make music and who love music to be a part of our community. We are committed also to service in our wider community. Our parishioners are active in many ways to help those who are in any kind of need, and Christ Church supports a wide range of agencies in our city. From giving assistance to those who come through our doors, to building houses for Habitat for Humanity, Christ Church continues its ministry to those in need. Our annual Christmas Gift Project provides hundreds of gifts for the clients of City agencies, and the proceeds from our recent Gifts and Greens Sale and our annual Outreach Dinner and Antiques Show provide significant support to vital agencies serving metro-detroit. For many years Christ Church has striven to be welcoming and inclusive of all. We rejoice in the diversity of our Church and our willingness to ask the hard questions about life and faith. There are no easy answers in life, and there are no easy answers in faith. So we find that we explore these difficult questions best as a community, and we give strength to each other on our journey. Christ Church welcomes all those who seek a Christian community where all may find a home, regardless of race, sexual orientation, marital status, economic circumstances, or physical and mental challenges. We welcome you, too, if you have never been involved much in a spiritual community or church before. Christmas is an invitation to each of us here today to become more deeply involved, to be a part of something larger than ourselves. God calls each of us to a unique relationship of love and commitment, and we encourage you to enter into that exciting pilgrimage with us here at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, where you will find a warm welcome. The Rector, Staff, Wardens, Vestry, and of Christ Church wish you a blessed Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

3 The people remain seated during the prelude. Choral Prelude and Carol Sing Carol Sussex Carol arr. David Willcocks ( ) On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King s birth. When sin departs before his grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King. Then why should men on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin he set us free, All for to gain our liberty? All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: Glory to God and peace to men, Now and for evermore. Amen. English Traditional Hymn 93 Angels, from the realms of glory Regent Square Carol In dulci jubilo arr. Robert Pearsall ( ) In dulci jubilo [in sweet joy] let us our homage shew; Our heart s joy reclineth In praesepio, [in the manger] And like a bright star shineth Matris in gremio. [in the mother s lap] Alpha es et O! [Thou art Alpha and Omega] O Jesu parvule, [O Jesus, little one] I yearn for thee alway; Hear me, I beseech thee, O Puer optime, [O best of children] My prayer, let it reach thee, O princeps gloriae! [O Prince of glory] Trahe me post te! [Lead me after thee] O Patris caritas, [O Father s goodness] O Nati lenitas! [O newborn gentleness] Deeply were we stainèd Per nostra crimina; [Through our sins] But thou hast for us gainèd Coelorum gaudia.[the joys of heaven] O that we were there! Ubi sunt gaudia, where, [Where are the joys] If that they be not there? There are angels singing Nova cantica, [New songs] There the bells are ringing In Regis curia: [In the King s court] O that we were there! 15th century German Hymn 105 God rest you merry gentlemen God Rest You Merry the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 3

4 Carol Ding Dong! merrily on high arr. D. Willcocks Ding dong! merrily on high in heav n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! verily the sky is riv n with angel singing. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! E en so here below, below, let steeple bells be swungen And i-o, i-o, i-o, by priest and people sungen. Refrain. Pray you dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers; May you beautifully rime your evetime song, ye singers. Refrain. George Ratcliffe Woodward ( ) Hymn 115 What child is this, who, laid to rest Greensleeves Carol O magnum mysterium Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943) O magnum mysterium et admirabile sacramentum, Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum, Jacentem in praesepio. Beata Virgo, cujus viscera meruerunt portare Dominum Christum. Alleluia. O great mystery and wondrous sacrament, That animals should see the birth of the Lord, And Him lying in a manger. O blessed Virgin whose womb was worthy to carry the Lord Christ. Alleluia. Matins Responsory, Feast of the Nativity Carol Tomorrow shall be my dancing day arr. D. Willcocks Brass Prelude Three Carols Tomorrow shall be my dancing day: I would my true love did so chance To see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance: Sing O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. Then was I born of a virgin pure, Of her I took fleshly substance; Thus was I knit to man s nature, To call my true love to my dance: Sing O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. Bring a torch, Jeannette, Isabella Huron Carol I saw three ships In a manger laid and wrapped I was, So very poor this was my chance, Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, To call my true love to my dance: Sing O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. Then afterwards baptized I was; The Holy Ghost on me did glance, My Father s voice heard from above, To call my true love to my dance. Sing O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love. English Traditional arr. Luther Henderson 4 christ church grosse pointe

5 The Order of Service THE ENTRANCE RITE The people stand. Hymn O come, all ye faithful Adeste fideles Yea, Lord we greet thee, born this hap - py morn - ing; Jes - us, to thee be glo - ry given; Word of the Fa - ther, now in flesh ap - pea - ring; the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 5

6 Opening Acclamation Celebrant Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Amen. Gloria in excelsis Deo Missa Brevis in D, K. 194 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) Gloria in excelsis Deo et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe; Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissismus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we worship you, we glorify you. We give thanks to you because of your great glory. Lord God, King of Heaven, God the Father almighty. the only begotten Son, Lord Jesus Christ. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. You who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. You who takes away the sins of the world, receive our supplication. You who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are holy. You alone are the Lord. You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. 6 christ church grosse pointe

7 The Collect of the Nativity Celebrant The Lord be with you. b œ œ œ œ And al - so with you. Let us pray. O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. Almighty God, on this night your Son Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary for us and for our salvation; bless this crèche which we have prepared to celebrate his holy birth; may all who see it be strengthened in faith and receive the fullness of life he came to bring; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. THE WORD OF GOD The people are seated for the readings. The First Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 7

8 Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods. As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens. Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him. Tell it out among the nations: The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth. chant: George Thalben-Ball The Second Lesson Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand at the hymn and remain standing for the Gospel. 8 christ church grosse pointe

9 Hymn O little town of Bethlehem Forest Green the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 9

10 The Gospel Luke 2:1-20 Gospeller The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. Glory to you, Lord Christ. In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for see I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us. So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher. Sermon The Reverend Andrew Van Culin A brief period of silence is observed for reflection on the sermon. The people stand. 10 christ church grosse pointe

11 The Nicene Creed The Prayers of the Leader 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He 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. Holy Lord, in your wisdom you made the world and came to dwell among us. Hear your people as we pray, saying, Glory to God in the highest. We pray for your Church, that it may be a light shining in the darkness. Glory to God in the highest. We pray that all who seek you may find welcome at our door. Glory to God in the highest. We pray for our country and for those who lead us, that they may be filled with your wisdom and humility. Glory to God in the highest. We pray for those who live in fear, that your peace may fill their hearts. Glory to God in the highest. the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 11

12 We pray for those who are hungry, homeless, or alone; that we may find grace to serve them in your name. Glory to God in the highest. We pray for the sick, that we may share your healing love with them. Glory to God in the highest. We pray for those who have died, that we may share your comfort and love with those who mourn. Glory to God in the highest. Be born in our hearts, Lord Jesus, that we may be filled with the joy of your presence, and carry your love into the world around us. Glory to God in the highest. The congregation may add petitions and thanksgivings. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Celebrant Almighty God who has turned our darkness into a marvelous light through the gift of your Son: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, that all may come to the peace you promise in Him, who is Lord and God, this day and forever. Amen. The Confession and Absolution Gospeller Hear the words of the angel to Joseph: You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Therefore let us seek the forgiveness of God through Jesus the Savior of the world. The people kneel as they are able. A brief period of silence is observed. All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen. Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. The people stand. 12 christ church grosse pointe

13 The Peace Celebrant Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s Peace and then are seated. The Announcements The Reverend Andrew Van Culin The Offertory The people remain seated while the offering is collected. The loose offering today will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, Grosse Pointe Partners. Anthem Alleluya, a new work is come on hand Peter Wishart ( ) Alleluya, a new work is come on hand Through might and grace of Gode s son To save the lost of every land. For now is free that erst was bound we may well sing Alleluya. Alleluya, this sweetè song Out of a green branch it sprung; God send us the life that lasteth long. Now joy and bliss be him among That thus can sing Alleluya. Now is fulfilled the prophecy Of David and of Jeremy And also of Isaiah. Sing we therefore both loud and high Alleluya. Anthem Sir ChristÈmas William Mathias ( ) Nowell! Who is there that singeth so, Nowell? I am here, Sir Christèmas. Welcome, my lord Sir Christèmas! Welcome to all, both more and less, come near. Nowell! Dieu vous garde, beaux sieurs, tidings I you bring: [God keep you, good sirs] A maid hath borne a child full young, which causeth you to sing: Nowell! Christ is now born of a pure maid, born of a pure maid; In an ox-stall he is laid, wherefore sing we at a brayde: Nowell! Buvez bien, buvez bien par toute la compagnie. [Drink up, drink up with all the company] Make good cheer and be right merry, and sing with us now joyfully: Nowell! The people stand for the hymn and the Great Thanksgiving. Anonymous, c the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 13

14 Hymn The first Nowell the angel did say The First Nowell 14 christ church grosse pointe

15 THE HOLY COMMUNION The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: Sanctus & Benedictus Missa Brevis in D, K. 194 W. A. Mozart Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus. Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. The people kneel or remain standing. Holy, Holy, Holy, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The Celebrant continues We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life. the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 15

16 On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me. Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Mary and Joseph and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. The Lord s Prayer Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 16 christ church grosse pointe

17 The Breaking of the Bread A period of silence is kept. Celebrant The Invitation The people are seated. To receive Communion, come to the Communion Station at the direction of the ushers. If you wish to receive a blessing rather than Communion, cross your arms over your chest this will alert the priest of your request. Anthem Star Carol John Rutter (b. 1945) Sing this night, for a boy is born in Bethlehem, Christ our Lord in a lowly manger lies; bring your gifts, come and worship at his cradle, hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary! See his star shining bright in the sky this Christmas night! Follow me joyfully; hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary! Angels bright, come from heaven s highest glory, bear the news with its message of good cheer: Sing, rejoice, for a King is come to save us, hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary! Refrain See, he lies in his mother s tender keeping; Jesus Christ in her loving arms asleep. Shepherds poor, come to worship and adore him, offer their humble gifts before the son of Mary. Refrain Let us all pay our homage at the manger, sing his praise on this joyful Christmas Night; Christ is come, bringing promise of salvation; hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary! Refrain the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 17

18 Carol A Welsh Lullaby (Suo Gan) arr. K. Lee Scott (b. 1950) Hush, my dear one, sleep serenely; Now, my lovely, slumber deep. Mother rocks you, humming lowly; Close your eyes, now go to sleep. Angels hover ever nearer, Looking on your smiling face. I will hold you, close enfold you; Close your eyes, go to sleep. Anthem In the bleak midwinter Harold Darke ( ) In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign: In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God almighty, Jesus Christ. Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, A breast full of milk, and a manger full of hay. Enough for Him, whom angels, fall down before, The ox and ass and camel, which adore. Lovely darling, I will guard you, Keep you from all woe and harm. Softly, gently I will rock you, Resting sweetly on my arm. May you slumber e er so softly; Dream of visions wondrous fair. I will hold you, close enfold you; Close your eyes, now go to sleep. 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. Christina Rossetti ( ) 18 christ church grosse pointe

19 Hymn Silent night, holy night Stille Nacht The people stand. The candles of the congregation are lit during the hymn. the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 19

20 The Postcommunion Prayer Celebrant Let us pray. All Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Blessing Celebrant The Lord be with you. And also with you. May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our human nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen. May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen. May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen. And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. The Dismissal The Gospeller dismisses the. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. The people stand for the hymn. 20 christ church grosse pointe

21 Hymn Hark! the herald angels sing Mendelssohn Voluntary Postlude on Mendelssohn D. Willcocks the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 21

22 CHRISTMAS THANKSGIVINGS AND MEMORIALS In Honor and Thanksgiving for Christ Church and its Parishioners For the time and talents of the Christ Church Flower Guild In Memory of Douglas F. Roby, Jr. Ruth Ives Gibson Edwin and Fern Dyer Otto and Clara Mueller Laurence B. Higbie Florence Buell John L. Booth John Jack Austin Hanley and Jeanne S. Hanley Luther A. Pahl and Marion W. Pahl John Jack Francis Rosier and Rosemary B. Rosier George H. Zinn, M.D. and Pearl Post Zinn George H. Zinn, Jr. Barbara Noel Mr. and Mrs. Geore A. Nicholson, Jr. Sarah C. Nicholson John R. Nicholson, Jr. Margaret and Andrew Harper Jane Harper McCord Debora Mahin Alfonsi Charlotte O. Moreland, Paul I. Moreland and Robert Paul Moreland Departed Family and Friends Sharon Sweeny Snyder Don and Mary Margaret Sweeny Howard and Gertrude Snyder Jill Curtiss and Craig Curtiss Fred and Nancy Jones Ralph and Rachel Moden Tonie DeLise Kay Walker Given By Diane De Santis Candy and Don Sweeny Given By Patsy, Ed, Teddy & George Gottfredson C. K. Skip Gibson Ed and Rosemarie Dyer Susan S. Higbie Mrs. John L. Booth The Zinn Family John Noel George and Nancy Nicholson Susan Harper Peggy Moreland Woodhouse Sheila M. Sweeny John S. Snyder The Curtiss and Walsh Families Heather and David Jones Anonymous 22 christ church grosse pointe

23 In Memory of Betsy Friday Cora Lynn Final John Albrecht Minnie and Virgil White Bobbie and Mike David Linda White Betty and Jack Connolly Marian and Hugo Higbie George and Ellen Smith Given By Pixie and Ed White Gretchen and Mark Higbie Karen Kienbaum D. J. Kennedy Barbara, Tripp and Patrick Kennedy The deceased members of the O Donnell and Hubbard Families Louise Darlington Lu Rounds Clark Debi Knight Elaine and Garland Knight Fred and Dan Juergens Barb Lucander Richard Jensen Kathy Dryovage Lucander Ben Daume The Hubbard Family Allison, Claire, Melissa, Michael, Elizabeth and Astrid Scottie and Gar Knight The Juergens Family the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 23

24 PARTICIPANTS Celebrant The Reverend Vicki K. Hesse, Associate for Parish Life and Christian Formation, Christ Church Grosse Pointe, Michigan Preacher The Reverend Andrew Van Culin, Rector of Christ Church Grosse Pointe, Michigan Concelebrants The Reverend Areeta Bridgemohan, Curate, Christ Church Grosse Pointe, Michigan The Reverend Canon Ron Spann, Assisting Priest and Direct of the Spirituality Center, Christ Church Grosse Pointe, Michigan Lectors Karyn Weir Lynnette Iannace Eucharistic Ministers Mike DeFillipi Hope Hoffman Verger Deb Miller Thurifer David Gerdis Acolytes Scott Miller Max Stallings Katie Trost Musicians Scott Hanoian, Director of Music and Organist Dexter Kennedy, Assistant Organist The Combined Choirs The Motor City Brass Quintet 24 christ church grosse pointe

25 Epiphany Procession Friday, January 6, pm Combined Choirs A service of readings and music celebrating the Manifestation of God in the form of Jesus Christ. the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 25

26 Music at Christ Church Grosse Pointe Concerts Light Eternal Ein deutsches Requiem Palm Sunday, April 9, :30 pm Bon Voyage Concert Sunday, May 7, :30 pm Saturday, July 22, pm The combined choirs perform John Rutter s Requiem and Morten Lauridsen s Lux aeterna. These works provide comfort and solace in the face of grief while reflecting on the universal symbol of illumination at all levels spiritual, artistic, and intellectual. Freewill offering Schola presents selections from their upcoming tour to England where they will be in residence at Salisbury Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Freewill offering Christ Church Chorale, Soloists, and Orchestra As we begin the journey of Holy Week, the Chorale performs this piece by Johannes Brahms, perhaps the most comforting and humane requiem ever written. Tickets $20 NOTE: All concerts and other musical events have open, non-reserved seating. If tickets are required, they can be purchased either in advance at the church office or at the door. Christ Church Schola Christ Church Choirs Special Services Epiphany Procession Friday, January 6, pm Combined Choirs A service of readings and music celebrating the Manifestation of God in the form of Jesus Christ. Easter Lessons and Carols Feast of the Presentation Thursday, February 2, pm Combined Choirs A Candlemas procession followed by a Solemn Holy Eucharist celebrating the Presentation of Jesus Christ in the Temple. Feast of the Ascension Sunday, April 30, :30 pm Thursday, May 25, pm A service of readings and music celebrating the Resurrection of Our Lord. Solemn Holy Eucharist celebrating the ascension of Jesus to Heaven. Choir of Men and Girls 26 christ church grosse pointe Combined Choirs

27 Christ Church Grosse Pointe Wherever you are in your journey of faith, there is a place for you here. Worship The worship of God lies at the center of all that we do at Christ Church and forms the foundation of our Christian community. Each week, each day even, we gather in prayer to offer our gratitude to God from who all life proceeds. And it is from this great well of gratitude that our lives and ministries our hospitality and fellowship, our service to the poor within our community, and our formation as Christians collectively flow. Music Music is at the heart of our Christ Church community and is one of the primary ways in which we worship, love, and serve our Lord Jesus Christ. Our choirs sing at over 100 choral worship services every year. The choirs also sing at special liturgies, including the Advent and Epiphany Processions, Christmas and Easter Lessons and Carols, and the triduum liturgies in Holy Week. Connect Many people find the anonymity of a large parish safe when they first begin attending. At some point, however, most seek a community, a way to join with a group of people sharing the same journey. We gather all the time in different kinds of groups: for prayer, study, to help others, and just for fun. Whether you don t know what a nave is or you are an expert at navigating Coffee Hour, there is a community here for you. Serve At Christ Church we believe that the expression of our Christian faith and life is made complete in the life of service. Throughout the year our Outreach Ministries provide opportunities for members to bring God s love into the our community and world through acts of compassion and service. In partenrship with area agencies we build homes, feed the hungry, visit the sick and homebound, and clothe the poor. Children & Youth Christ Church is a place where children are loved and valued, and we strive to provide fertile ground for our children to grow spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially. The Church School offers a variety of regular classes and activities for children through the 5th grade. We work together to lead our children through age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and interactive discussions as they explore a new theme each week. Learn Christian Formation is a multi-faceted and life-long process of transformation. Christian Education gives language to our experiences of the Holy and provides us a place to explore the deep questions and implication of our faith. It is our profound hope that the Educational programs offered at Christ Church for children, youth, and adults will aid you and your children in your journey of faith. To learn more please contact Rev. Vicki Hesse at , ext. 116 or visit christchurchgp.org the feast of the nativity of our lord jesus christ 27

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