O-R-D-E-R O-F W-O-R-S-H-I-P DECEMBER 24, 2016 Family Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m.

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1 O-R-D-E-R O-F W-O-R-S-H-I-P DECEMBER 24, 2016 Family Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m. REV. ANNE STEWART MILLER, INTERIM PASTOR MR. KENNETH FRIESE, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MRS. DIANE STAROST, DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MUSIC MS. TINA CODY, DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S AND YOUTH MINISTRIES Christmas Eve Concert Kids and Youth Choirs GATHERING Welcome and Announcements Lighting of the Advent Candles The Dopico & Degnan Families Introit A Christmas Introit Audrey Snyder Finger cymbals, Jared Ponzetti; Kids /Youth Choirs Call to Worship Minister: Minister: Minister: Minister: Prayer of the Day The Lord be with you. And also with you. Christ is born! Give him glory! God s light comes into the world! Give him glory! The Prince of Peace is born! Give him glory! *Hymn No. 133 (Verse 1) 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! O come, let us adore him; O come let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

2 Prayer of Illumination WORD First Lesson Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 O.T. p.638/p Christ s birth foretold by Isaiah Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Anthem Go Tell It on The Mountain arr. By Victor C. Johnson Solo, Alexa Schirripa; The Kids /Youth Choirs Second Lesson Luke 2: 1-7 Christ s birth in a manger Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn No. 115 (Verse 1) Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 the hay. N.T. p.58/p.71 MUELLER Third Lesson: Luke 2: 8-20 N.T. p.58/p.71 The shepherds in the fields Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Hymn No. 113 (Verse 1) Angels We Have Heard on High Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o er the plains, And the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! GLORIA Fourth Lesson Matthew 2: 1-12 N.T.p.2/P.2 The wise men are led by a star to Bethlehem Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

3 Anthem Jesus is Born, Prince of Peace Lloyd Larson Violin, Jared Ponzetti; Kids /Youth Choirs The congregation is invited to sing Verse 1 of Silent Night A Time with Our Children Rev. Anne Stewart Miller Christmas Offering OFFERING Offertory Joseph s Lullaby J. Kavanaugh Ken Duncan, Tenor Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord s Prayer 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Lighting of the Christ Candle The Degnan & Dopico Families SENDING The Christmas Blessing (Unison) Mary gave birth to a son, her first born. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger. Glory to God in the heavenly heights! Peace to all men and women on earth! *Hymn No. 122 (Verse 4) Silent Night, Holy Night! Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King: Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born. *Hymn No. 134 (Verse 1) Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. STILLE NACHT ANTIOCH

4 *Benediction *Organ Postlude I Saw Three Ships R. Elliott *Please stand, as you are able. The flowers this evening are given to the glory of God by members of the Congregation. (See adjacent page). If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, please sign the flower calendar in the central foyer or call the church office. THIS MORNING S WORSHIP LEADERS: Rev. Anne Stewart Miller, Interim Pastor Tina Cody, Lector Diane Starost, Director of Youth Music Ken Friese, Director of Music Kid s Choir Members: Paul Grasso, grade 1; Lauren Dopico, grade 2; Lexie Balm, grade 3; and Sarah Thatcher, grade 3 Youth Choir Members: Gavin Deegan, grade 4; Michaela Dopico, grade 4; Alexa Schirippa, grade 4; Jake Amend, grade 5, Thomas Girimonti, grade 5, Sierra Healy, grade 5 Suzanne Thatcher, grade 5; Katie Balm, grade 6 Rachel Deegan, grade 7; Charlie Girimonti, grade 7 Sophia Matheus, grade 7; Rebecca Terc, grade 7; and Kerrin Martinez, grade 7. Instrumentalist Jared Ponzetti/violin, grade 12 The Kids'/Youth Choirs wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! New singers are welcome in 2017! Our first rehearsal is Wednesday, January 4th in the choir room- Kids Choir (grades 1-3) 5-5:30 and Youth Choir (5:30-6). Come give us a try!

5 IN OUR PRAYERS: Continue to pray for those who remain on our prayer list: Caitlin Colbert (Jim & Kris Colbert s granddaughter), Matt Deegan (member), Bob Esser (member), Dave and Else Haddock (members), Bernice Miller (Bob Miller s mother), Tom Miller (Rev. Anne s son), Bill Murphy (Vera Murphy's son), our Pastor Nominating Committee and your next pastor, Cynde and Robert Raynor (Brett s parents) and Rebecca Raynor (Brett s sister), Jim Schubauer (member), Kevin Telford (friend of Tina Cody), Ed Williams (member), Grace Youngquist (member), Diane Zamow (member) and her father. Names on our prayer list will remain for a month. If you wish to have a name remain on the list, kindly contact the Church Office. Presented in loving memory of: CHRISTMAS FLOWERS 2016 My family and friends by Heather Graham Adams My devoted husband and father, Malcolm E. Beauchamp by Suzanne & Malcolm C. Beauchamp Our loved ones who are with us in spirit by Susan, Charlie & Charles Beers Anne, Betty & Hank Behrens, Alex & Margaret Donaldson, Martha Wiggens, Don Vine Burg by the Behrens family Our parents by JoAnn & Tom Bosch Loved ones by Gloria & Paul Burgess Loved ones by Margaret & Kevin Callahan Our parents, the Terrys and the Charnews by Barbara and Dan Charnews Loved ones by the Degnan and Dopico families Marianna Speir and D. W. Dragon by Laura & Chris Dragon Our loved ones by Beverly and Bruce Elliott Our parents by Gail & Bob Esser Roy Fuchs, loving and caring husband and father by Asenath Tom & Marion Gibbons and Dorothy P. Crumlish by Rick, Patti, Jason & Nicolette Gibbons Art Wanamaker and John Girimonti by the Girimonti family Jean and Charles Grant and Beatrice and Edwin Johnson by Gail & Bill Johnson

6 Andrew Jost by his loving wife, Clarissa Jost Our parents by Alice and Jerry Kessler Loved ones by Walter Koch, Jr. Our parents Hilda and Franklin Lange and Evelyn and Harold Kressly by Sandy & David Lange Our loved ones by Joan & Patrick Lobasso Michael John Macchiaroli by Barbara Macchiaroli Jerry Connolly by Janice & Brian Mangan Rev. & Mrs. John R. Stewart and Mr. & Mrs. Jack R. Miller by Ken & Anne Stewart Miller Our dear parents and other loved ones by Dorothea and John Miller Alice & Dana Winchester Newell, Alfred & Dana Confalone, and Addie Nichols and Kate Starr Payntar by Kate Starr Newell and Linda Newell Confalone Tim, Andrew & John O'Shaughnessy by Susan Oehrig Jim Perry by Virginia Perry Davis T. Poole by his Loving Family Loved ones by Jan Pratt Lawrence Salzano by Julie Salzano My beloved husband, Quentin Sammis and my parents, Rachel and Joseph Lombardi by Marge Sammis Elliot Samuel by Mary D. Samuel Perry Samuels by Brad, Cindy, Brian, Abby, Emily, & Steven Samuels Robert Savages, Walter Savages and Matthew Berges by the Savage daughters Jennifer Lynn Baptista by Allison & John Schirripa Our Parents, Mildred & Fred Schult and Dorothy & James Luberto by Leslie & Gerry Schult Marion Sellers by her children: Carol, Donald, and Barbara Richard Thatcher, Dorothea & Charles Mackenzie, Douglas Mackenzie, and Lois Grygotis by Jean Thatcher and family Marlene, Paul Sr., Otto, and Paul Jr. by the Tibbetts Family and Regina Conzelmann Ruth and Ben Tucker, Doris and Bill Fleming, M. Louise Hammond, Craig Schiffer and KK Haspel by Heather and Tom Tucker Vinita & Ed Weinlandt by Nancy & Drew Weinlandt Syrian Refugee Children by the Worledge Family Our parents, Felicia & Bob Yovino and Margaret & Frederick Meyer by Leslie & Ralph Yovino Lillian Langhorst, Betty & Raymond Zamow by the Zamow family.

7 And: Presented in honor of my wonderful family by Judy Gilbert Presented in celebration of the birth of our grandson, Robert Brian Cornell by Cyndi & Bob Kopprasch WELCOME TO OLD FIRST! We are delighted to have you worshipping with us this holy evening! If you do not have a church home, we hope to welcome you back another time for worship on Sundays at 10. Our services are child-friendly and we welcome your family, as well. We hold Sunday School most Sundays throughout the school year. Children worship with their families until ~10:15 a.m.; then are dismissed to their class after Children s Moments in worship. Our congregation also has many events and programs happening during the week; visitors and first-timers are always welcome call the Church Office or visit our website, oldfirstchurchhuntington.org For Children and Youth: *Sunday School for Preschool to Middle School ages at 10:15 a.m. *Food 4 the Soul for Teenagers, 1 Sunday a month; 9:30-11 a.m. *Kids and Youth Choirs sing once a month in worship; rehearse Wednesdays: Kids Choir (Gr. 1-3) 5-5:30 p.m. and Youth Choir (Gr. 4-8) 5:30-6 p.m. *Youth Club for Elementary and Middle School Students Fellowship, Activities, Worship, Dinner, Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. (around rehearsals) *TUXIS for High School Students, Twice a month, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Fellowship, Activities, Worship, Outings, Mission Trips *Confirmation for 7 th & 8 th Graders, every other year (in 2017 again)

8 For Presbyterian Women Old First has four Circles that meet monthly for Fellowship, Bible Study, Quilting and Crafting, as well as gatherings throughout the year luncheons and the Fall Fair. Call the Church Office for information. For Musicians: Love to sing or play an instrument? Consider joining our Sanctuary Choir, ten months of every year. Call Director Ken Friese, for information. Other Programs: Other programs Adult Bible Study, Book Clubs, Fellowship and Mission opportunities (e.g. Thrift Store, Thanksgiving Baskets ) are offered throughout the year. Old First is also home to several 12-step programs and Al-Anon. Just ask. Old First Presbyterian Church 125 Main Street, Huntington, NY Phone: Fax: Cherie Cornell, Office Secretary Ellen Correll, Financial Secretary Bob Grill, Church Sexton

9 5:30 Family Worship 12/24/16 Tina Cody FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

10 5:30 Family Worship 12/24/16 Tina Cody SECOND LESSON Luke 2: 1-7 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

11 5:30 Family Worship THIRD LESSON: Luke 2: /24/16 Rev. Anne And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

12 5:30 Family Worship FOURTH LESSON: Matthew 2: /24/16 Tina Cody After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called together all the people s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. In Bethlehem in Judea, they replied, for this is what the prophet has written: But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel. Then Herod called the Magi secretly and found out from them the exact time the star had appeared. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him. After they had heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Leader: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.