A Service of Lessons and Carols

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1 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Denton, Texas Second Sunday of Advent December 9, 2018, 10:30 a.m. Hearing devices and large print Bibles and hymnals are available. Ask an usher. A Service of Lessons and Carols Prelude Variations on a Noël, op. 20 Dupré Dr. Jesse Eschbach, organ Welcome and Announcements Ringing of the Bell Lighting of the Advent Candle Charlie Guerrero Aaron Layman and Jackie demontmollin, Aidan and Yubin *Hymn 140 Once in Royal David s City arr. David Willcocks v. 1 Solo Rachael Fant, v.2-4 all Call to Worship (Adapted from Psalm 96) Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord and bless God s name; tell the good news of salvation from day to day. Declare God s glory among the nations, God s marvelous works among all the peoples. For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world, and those who live in it. Let the whole creation sing for joy at the presence of God, who is coming. God is coming indeed, to judge the earth with righteousness, and the peoples with equity and truth. Praise the Lord! Opening Prayer Richard B. Culp *Hymn 134 Joy to the World arr. Larry Mayfield First Lesson Genesis 3:8-15 James Fite Quartet Adam lay in bonds of sin Gladys Owens Nicole Stover, soprano, Rachel Nyetam, mezzo-soprano, Vineel Mahal, tenor, Chris Curcuruto, baritone Second Lesson Genesis 22:15-18 Jeffrey Snider *Hymn 141 On This Day Earth Shall Ring arr. Larry Shackley Third Lesson Isaiah 9:2-7 Chris Curcuruto

2 Duet Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming arr. Tim Bergan Tim Bergan and Chris Curcuruto, baritones Fourth Lesson Isaiah 11:1-9; Micah 5:2-4 Emily Hagen Handbell Voluntary The Little Jesus arr. Jason Krug Fifth Lesson Luke 1:26-38 Caitlin Coyner *Hymn 99 My Soul Gives Glory to My God MORNING SONG Sixth Lesson Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:1-7 Jim White Anthem Three Carols of Christmas arr. John Richmond Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-16 Lisa Patterson Meditation Gloria Richard B. Culp Hymn 113 Angels We Have Heard on High arr. Larry Shackley Handbell Voluntary Sing We Now of Christmas arr. Gregory M. Pysh Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-11 Lisa Patterson Anthem Unto Us Is Born a Son arr. David Willcocks Ninth Lesson John 1:1-14 Gayle Strange Prayers of Intercession and The Lord s Prayer Lisa Patterson 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. Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem What Sweeter Music John Rutter *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH Hymn 607 Prayer of Dedication *Hymn 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful arr. David Willcocks *Benediction Jeffrey Snider *Postlude In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 J.S. Bach Bold Text indicates congregational participation. *Those who are able are asked to stand.

3 As we light the Advent candles each week, we see the light gradually increase to a radiant brightness on Christmas Eve. The increasing bright light both flows from Christ and back to him as we wait for the One who has already come. Wills Blosser is serving as acolyte this morning. Our thanks for the instrumentalists for today s services: Raquel Rodriquez, Ann MacMillan, and Robby Garrison trumpets, Eston Bell and Noel Wallace, trombone, Keith Packman, tuba, and Kami Lujan, percussion. We are also grateful for the readers, the Chancel Choir, the Handbell Choir, directed by Jean Harden, organist Parker Hinnenkamp, special guest, Dr. Jesse Eschbach, and our Music Director, Jeffrey Snider. Birthday Celebration for Fred Cassell Today Following the Worship Service St. Andrew will be celebrating Fred Cassell s 90th birthday following worship. Circle II will host a special after worship fellowship in honor of Fred. Everyone is invited to join! Christmas Pageant Stage Set Up Help Needed Today Following the Worship Service Immediately following worship, we will set up the stage in the sanctuary for the Christmas Pageant. We need people to help get the stage into the sanctuary and set up, along with the nativity scene, lighting, and stage skirting. All levels and skills are appreciated. We should be finished no later than 12:30pm, at the latest. Questions? Contact Lisa Patterson, lisa@saintandrew.com. Christmas Pageant and Dinner Today 5pm, Sanctuary Join us at 5:00pm for the annual Christmas Pageant performed by St. Andrew s children. Following the pageant, join us for dinner in Fellowship Hall with the young men of Goodland Academy. All congregation members are invited! Presbyterian Women Circle I will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday, December 11, at the home of Jan Lewis with Judy Cherry assisting. We will celebrate Christmas with Peggy Capps leading us. All women of the church are invited to join us. For more information, please call Linda Heilig, (940) cell. Circle II will meet at 9:30am on Tuesday, December 11, in hostess Betty Alford s home with Vickie Armstrong assisting. In Lesson 4 (I Chronicles 28:1-21; I Kings 11:1-13, 29-39), God summons Israel, especially the leaders, to seek the Lord humbly. All women are welcome. Please contact Lib Berry (940) for more information. Save the Date! Christmas Eve Worship Services Monday, December 24 5pm & 7pm, Sanctuary St. Andrew s Advent Devotional Watch your box and St. Andrew s social media pages for a uniquely St. Andrew take on Advent devotions this year. Combining images, music and scripture readings from members of St. Andrew, these devotions offer us a time to reflect on the season as a church family. s and social media posts are available now. You can view a full listing of the devotions at saint-andrew.com. The Advent Devotional is also available as audio-only episodes in St. Andrew s podcast feed. Subscribe via itunes. Usher Help Needed The scheduling of ushers for 2019 is underway. Ushers serve for 3 Sundays twice a year. Former ushers, new members, and youth may serve. Please contact Jonny Ramsey at jramsey18@verizon.net or as soon as possible.

4 Prayer Concerns This Week Charlene Greer Jeanie Fite Carol Hill Margaret Plunkett Matt Hogarth Traveling Mercies for Culp Family June Graham, aunt of Leslie Culp Rob Castro, friend of Bob and Adele Stewart George Jaegerman, son of Jane Jaegerman Don Samuelson, friend of Joyce and Jim White Patrick Brunelle, son of Barb Brunelle Jacob McIntyre, son of Linda and Jim McIntyre Sarah Derkowski, niece of Gayle Strange Family of Elizabeth Hines, stepmother of David Hines Family of George H. W. Bush A complete list of the ongoing prayer concerns is available in the Narthex. Deadline Extended! Advent Music and Flowers Honor or remember family and friends by donating to the Christmas Music and Flower campaign. Forms are available in the church office. Please attach your completed form with your gift in the folder marked Donations for Advent Music and Flowers. The names of those honored and remembered will be listed in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin. The deadline for donation is December 9. Treehouse Angel Tree Thank you so much to everyone who chose a gift tag from the Treehouse Angel Tree. Please return these gifts wrapped with the gift tag attached no later than Sunday, December 16. Gifts can be returned to the church office during the week, or placed on the table to the left of the coffee station in the Narthex on Sunday morning. Please contact stephanie@saintandrew.com if you have any questions. Austin Seminary Advent Devotionals Members served by St. Andrew s home ministries received copies of Austin Seminary s 2018 devotional, Questions & Answers for Contemplation at Advent & Christmas. If you would like a copy, please pick one up in the Narthex. December Give-a-Meal - $2.29 A monetary donation of $2.29 feeds a person in need for a week. Donations can be made in your weekly offering, online, or in the church office. Please write Give-a-Meal-a-Month on the envelope or check. If you would prefer to purchase food, suggested items are: Chicken and Dumplings or Beef Stew, Canned Carrots, Canned Pears Optional: Coffee, Dry Milk, Cooking Oil Please return your non-perishable donations for the Denton Community Food Center to the collection bin in the hallway near Fellowship Hall. Thank You! Connect with us facebook.com/standrewdenton twitter.com/standrewdenton

5 The Week at a Glance TODAY 9:00 a.m. Youth Choir, Children s Choir Room 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Chancel Choir, Chancel 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 4:00 p.m. Youth with Goodland Academy, Rec Center 5:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant, Sanctuary Monday, December 10 6:00 p.m. Communications and Administration, Narthex Stephen Ministry, Dower Home Tuesday, December 11 9:30 a.m. Circle I, Lewis Home Circle II, Alford Home 12:00 p.m. Staff Christmas Party 5:00 p.m. Worship and Music, Room 200 6:00 p.m. Property Committee, Room 208 6:30 p.m. Stewardship Committee, Room 207 Wednesday, December 12 8:00 a.m. Men s Book Study, The Egg & I 6:00 p.m. Youth Group, The Den Disciple Class, Room 206/208 By the Numbers: As of 12/1/18 Income (pledges + other income) $835, Expenses $797, Difference $38, Attendance 12/2/ Give online at: St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

6 Welcome! We proclaim that ALL people are created in the image of God and affirm that each person is a beloved child of God, worthy of God s love and grace. We welcome all, celebrating our differences while finding unity in Christ. No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. Join us in the Narthex following worship so that we can get acquainted. If you wish to join St. Andrew today, please speak to one of the ministers. Children s Chapel During the worship service, children ages three years through kindergarten go to chapel immediately following the Children s Sermon. Advent 2 Godly Play seeks to tell the stories of the faith so that children hear and remember these stories and become engaged in them. It also provides a place and opportunities for children to begin exploring the purpose and meaning of worship. Parents may come upstairs to the Children s Chapel to pick children up following the worship service. Children, 9:30-10:15am Sunday School Nursery Room 102 Preschool Room 100 K-5 th Grade Art Room Youth, 9:30-10:15am Confirmation Room 200 Middle School & High School The Den Adults, 9:30-10:15am Pastor s Class Richard Culp and Room 207/209 Lisa Patterson Pathfinders Richard Sale Room 205 YASS Alison McStravick and Karen Jones Room 206 St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 300 W. Oak Street Denton, TX Phone (940) Fax (940) info@saint-andrew.com Richard B. Culp, Senior Pastor Lisa Patterson, Associate Pastor Jeff Snider, Director of Music Parker Hinnenkamp, Organist Stephanie Raesz, Youth Director St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).