RIDEAU PARK UNITED CHURCH Christmas Pageant

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1 RIDEAU PARK UNITED CHURCH Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 13 th, 2015 Advent 3 JOY Compiled, edited and written using Biblical Christmas Performances (compiled by Rebecca Daniels), Christmas Promise and A Very Opinionated Christmas Tree (by Abingdon Press), "Promise of A Saviour" (by Sara T. Bredesen), "Come, Lord Jesus" (by Carol D. Shuh), the Holy Bible (KJV), the Max Lucado Inspirational Study Bible (NKJV), the Student Study Bible (NIV) and original material by Rod Hagglund, Andrea Laliberté and Wendy Tarry.

2 Welcome to Rideau Park United Church. Please note: Audio loops are available from the ushers. Prayer requests for today s services can be noted on the lists at the entrances. Childcare for pre-schoolers is available in room B-12 (lower hallway). Quiet activity boxes are also available for children in the chapel each Sunday. After the service you are invited to join us for refreshments and conversation in Beecroft Hall. December 13, 2015 Advent 3 Prelude Noel Daquin Introit Mary Did You Know Rideau Park Choral Ensemble Welcome Andrea Laliberté Life and Work of the Congregation Call to Worship Led by: Lauren Jensen Harback One: You gave us Lord Jesus on that special Christmas Day. All: Help us to love Him with the things that we say. One: Jesus was a gift to us, You sent Him with Your love. All: Help us to serve Him all our lives and live with You above. One: You gave to us Lord Jesus, Your only begotten Son. All: Help Him live in our hearts what a wonderful thing You ve done. One: Thank Your Father for loving us so much. All: Help us to celebrate Christmas with Your special touch. Amen.

3 Lighting of the Advent Candle JOY Led by: Amanda, Meado, Violet & Lacey Adlard ONE: Martin Luther King Junior said: So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream I have a dream today! TWO: Those are very inspiring words, but what do they have to do with getting ready for the birth of Christ? We can talk about Martin Luther King Junior in January, but first we have a very busy December to survive. ONE: We need to do more than survive the season of Advent, we should be feeling JOY, knowing that God loves us. The prophet Isaiah believed that one small baby would be the sign. That gives me great joy! TWO: Today, we light our candle of JOY. (light the pink candle) ONE: Let us pray: ALL: O God, as we wait for the birth of Jesus in our worship, help us to hold on to our dreams and to fill our world with joy. Surprise us this week with moments of joy in all that we do and dream, Amen. Advent Song: Dream a Dream #158 MV (Please Stand) Verses 1 & 3 Dream a dream, a hopeful dream, as children do on Christmas Eve, Imaginings, and surprising things to hold and to believe. Dream a peace, our planet s peace The greening of the earth at play The holy ground where life is found, Where God has touched the clay.

4 ACT 1 CHRISTMAS: A NEW HOPE Kaitie: Kaitlin Jourdeuil; Allyson: Allyson Hopkin; Yoda: Sydney Laliberté; Princess Leia: Hailey Laliberté; Obi Wan Kenobi: Morgan Roy; R2D2: Rebecca Rubinoff; C3PO: Adam Winogron; Storm Trooper: Mia Kurz; Guards: Hayden Hopkin, Anna Kurz. ACT 2 - THE PAGEANT Narrator: Caitlin Allo Scene 1- An Angel appears to Mary Prophet: Irene Stripinis; Angel Gabriel: Francine Stripinis; Mary: Jessie Detchou; Joseph: Adam Hynes; Elizabeth: Violet Adlard. Hymn: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #2 VU (Please Stand) Verses 1,3 Scene 2 - The Road to Bethlehem Deborah: Anna dehaan; Sarah: Sydney Laliberté; Yoshi: Rebecca Rubinoff; Soldier: Derek Lagace; Extras: Will Brockway, Lauryn Kane, Meado Adlard, Eriana Vargas ; Mary; Joseph; Prophet.

5 Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem #64 VU (Seated) Verse 1; featuring Liam Chetelat Scene 3 - The Inn Innkeepers: Will Brockway, Lauryn Kane, Meado Adlard, Eriana Vargas; Travelers: Amelia Chetelat, Liam Chetelat, Anna Kurz; Mary; Joseph. Hymn: Away in a Manger #69 VU (Please Stand) Scene 4 - Peaceable Kingdom (By Cindy Smith. Copyright 2003 by Abingdon Press. All Rights Reserved.) Manger Animals: Wolves Carson Kane, Mikayla Tong; Sheep Lacey Adlard, Charlie Cruz, Maddie Cruz, Billy Tong, Avery Pye; Lions Alexander Kurz, Malcolm McGraw; Cow Ben Pye; Bear Tori Kane; Donkey Serena Cadotte; Mary; Joseph; Prophet. Hymn: Jesus, Our Brother #56 VU (Please Stand) Verses 1, 2, 3

6 Scene 5 - While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks... Shepherds: Rivkah: Jessica Roebuck; Jacob: Jonathan Griffith; Keziah: Nancy Sherman-Strome, Micah: Jadon Griffith; Shepherd Chorus: Abbey Fraser, Alexandre Turcotte; Angels: Claire Brockway, Danielle Turcotte, Jovinnie Griffith, Grace Allo; Angel Chorus: Fiona Bayless, Lindsey Bayless, Anadi Juyal, Madison LeClair, Sydney LeClair, Rory McGraw, Sarah Rubinoff; Angel Gabriel. Hymn: Angels We Have Heard on High #38 VU (Seated) Verses 1 & 2 Hymn: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks #7 VU (Seated) Verses 1 & 6 Scene 6 - The Shepherds Find the Manger Shepherds; Shepherd Chorus; Mary; Joseph. Hymn: Angels From The Realms Of Glory #36 VU (Please Stand) Verses 2 & 3 Scene 7- Herod s Kitchen Gordon Ramshorn: Kieran Dawson; Chefs: Adam Winogron, Leah Hynes, Tyler Lagace; Special Appearance: Derek Lagace

7 Scene 8 The Journey of the 3 Magi King Herod: Hailey Laliberté; Wise Counselors: Nessa Hopkin, Tosca Juyal; Counselor Chorus: Amelia Chetelat, Jack Brockway; Three Kings: Morgan Roy, Allyson Hopkin, Carmen Nicholson; Claude the Camel: Lianne Presley, Justin Presley; Gordon Ramshorn; Prophet; Mary; Joseph Hymn: We Three Kings Of Orient Are (Seated) We three Kings of Orient are Born a King on Bethlehem s plain, Bearing gifts, we traverse afar, Gold I bring to crown him again, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, King for ever, ceasing never, Following yonder star. Over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of night, O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Guide us to thy perfect light. Poem: One Bright Star By: Wanda E. Brunstetter Recited by: Francine Stripinis

8 Scene 9 - The Three Wise Kings Find the Manger Wise Men; Claude the Camel; Mary; Joseph; Prophet. Offering Offertory: Go, Tell It On The Mountain" Arr. Fred Gramann Performed By: Grace Notes Teen Bells Directed By: Andrea Laliberté Assisted By: Erin Brunet & Merina Shulist Prayer of Dedication Scene 10 - And the Light Shall Shine Prophet; Entire Cast. Hymn: Silent Night #67 VU (Seated) Verses #1-2 in English, then verse #1 in French

9 ACT 3: CHRISTMAS A NEW HOPE - Part 2 Entire Cast Closing Hymn: Joy to the World #59 VU (Please Stand) Verse 1 Closing Words and Announcements Andrea Laliberté Commissioning and Benediction Postlude Chartres Noel Balbastre

10 Christmas: A New Hope Kaitie: Kaitlyn Jourdeuil Allyson: Allyson Hopkin Yoda: Sydney Laliberté Princess Leia: Hailey Laliberté Obi Wan Kenobi: Morgan Roy R2D2: Rebecca Rubinoff C3P0: Adam Winogron Storm Trooper: Mia Kurz Guards: Haden Hopkin Anna Kurz Narrator Caitlin Allo Main Characters Prophet: Irene Stripinis Gabriel : Francine Stripinis Mary: Jessie Detchou Joseph: Adam Hynes Elizabeth: Violet Adlard The Street Scene Deborah: Anna dehaan Sarah: Sydney Laliberté Yoshi: Rebecca Rubinoff Soldier: Derek Lagace Extras: Will Brockway Lauryn Kane Meado Adlard Eriana Vargas The Inn Innkeepers: Featured: Travelers: Will Brockway Lauryn Kane Meado Adlard Eriana Vargas Liam Chetelat Amelia Chetelat Liam Chetelat Anna Kurz Animals Wolves: Sheep: Lions: Cow: Bear: Donkey: Angels Gabriel: Angel 1: Angel 2: Angel 3: Angel 4: Chorus: Carson Kane Mikayla Tong Lacey Adlard Charlie Cruz Maddie Cruz Avery Pye Billy Tong Alexander Kurz Malcolm McGraw Ben Pye Tori Kane Serena Cadotte Francine Stripinis Claire Brockway Danielle Turcotte Jovinnie Griffith Grace Allo Fiona Bayless Lindsey Bayless Anadi Juyal-Bozza Madison LeClair Sydney LeClair Rory McGraw Sarah Rubinoff The Kitchen Gordon Ramshorn: Kieran Dawson Chefs: Adam Winogron Leah Hynes Tyler Lagace Special Appearance: Derek Lagace King Herod & Wise Counselors Herod: Hailey Laliberté Counselors: Nessa Hopkin Tosca Juyal-Bozza Chorus: Amelia Chetelat Jack Brockway

11 Shepherds Rivkah: Keziah: Micah: Jacob: Chorus: Three Wise Men Morgan Roy Allyson Hopkin Carmen Nicholson Claude the Camel Lianne Presley Justin Presley Jessica Roebuck Nancy Sherman-Strome Jadon Griffith Jonathan Griffith Abbey Fraser Alexandre Turcotte Recitations Star: Francine Stripinis Call to Worship: Lauren Jensen Harback Stage Crew Set Design: Stage Manager: Stage Crew: Sound System & Projection Graeme Dawson Brian Hamilton John Scollick Owen Clifton Mackenzie Currier Jareese Kane Anna Kurz Mia Kurz Luke Dillman Grace Notes Teen Bells Director: Andrea Laliberté Assistants: Erin Brunet Kaitlin Jourdeuil Merina Shulist Musicians: Meado Adlard Caitlin Allo Ruth Bryce Graeme Dawson Kieran Dawson Nadine Dawson Luke Dillman Rebekah Dillman Jessie Detchou Jareese Kane Hailey Laliberté Morgan Roy Rebecca Rubinoff Nancy Sherman-Strome Francine Stripinis Irene Stripinis Eriana Vargas Organist: Andrew Ager Rideau Park Team Ministers: Rev. Elizabeth Bryce Rev. Steve Clifton Rev. Georgina Fitzgerald Choir Director: Iain Macpherson Admin. Assistant: Debbie Gerro Merina Shulist Administrator: Debi Brown Custodian: Paul Sorg Director s Assistants Erin Brunet Kaitlin Jourdeuil Merina Shulist

12 Rehearsal/Chapel Helpers Erin Brunet Linda Hagglund Rod Hagglund Kaitlin Jourdeuil Diane Lagace Marc Laliberté Merina Shulist Alexandra Wade Bronwyn Wade Bulletin Andrea Laliberté Merina Shulist Pageant Director Andrea Laliberté Stage Set-Up/Take-Down Erin Brunet Pierre Decaire Dieudonne Detchou Line Detchou Rod Hagglund Brian Hamilton Leo Juyal Andrea Laliberté Marc Laliberté Roselyn Mesher Drew Presley Jon Roebuck Douglas Wilson Costumes & Make Up Paula Archambault Gretchen Conrad Line Detchou Alyce Dunnewold Linda Hagglund Rod Hagglund Heidi Hopkin Diane Lagace Andrea Laliberté Roselyn Mesher Julia Vargas It is our sincere hope and prayer that the offering of our time and our talents has been a blessing to you. May all of us be reminded Props Mark Shulist Catering Line Detchou Valerie Douglas Linda Hagglund The white poinsettias in the Sanctuary today are presented in loving memory of family members by Beverly Bolton.

13 Rideau Park News 2203 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7L9 (613) rideaupark.ca Upcoming Worship Events Wednesday, Dec 16 Potluck/Encarna 6:00pm/6:30pm Sunday, Dec 20 Christmas Choir Concert 1:30pm Thursday, Dec 24 Christmas Eve Services 6:30/8:30/10:30pm Christmas Cheer Program The words Christmas Cheer have many meanings but none more meaningful than the Christmas Cheer Program here at Rideau Park. For 25+ years dedicated volunteers have worked to ensure this program has made the Christmas season more cheery and festive for families and their children who otherwise would struggle to provide food for their households. Working closely with the Caring and Sharing Exchange, we are able to identify about 130 families that will greatly benefit from receiving gift cards or a hamper filled with delicious and nutritious food. In order to assist these people we need your help. We are counting on your generosity with your cash donations; we have received $8,175 of our $15,000 goal. Also, we need your help to prepare the orders. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board at the top of the stairs near the Parlour. Photocopy style boxes (clean) are needed too and can be dropped off at the office anytime until Dec 21. Christmas Cheer envelopes are available on the tables. Please help! Advent Potluck & Service What is Encarna? During Encarna the sanctuary is filled with candle light, sacred music fills the air and each person at their own pace is invited to explore the space. There are stations for prayer and reflection. It is an opportunity to experience the sacred in your own way. One participant described last year s Advent Encarna in this way: The Encarna experience last evening was enchanting. There were very personal exercises like anointing yourself with oil, taking communion, engaging in a breath meditation and sitting with images of Mary and child. There were opportunities to write letters and read Christmas stories. These activities and more were enveloped within beautiful music. I was told I was loved and precious. What a gift. This Wednesday come for a pot luck dinner at 6pm in the Parlour or just come out to Encarna which opens at 6:30pm and will close at 8:30pm. Come when you like. Stay for a few minutes or make it an evening.

14 Opentable: Rideau Park is a partner in a new young adult ministry initiative presented jointly by the United, Anglican, Presbyterian and Lutheran communities in Ottawa. Opentable is an open (free) supper serving the Carleton community from Trinity Anglican on Bank Street on the second Sunday of each month. Doors open at 5:30pm. Dinner is at 6pm. Rideau Park is providing the meal tonight. If you are interested in helping please speak to Steve today. Please join us for the Christmas Celebration Concert on Sunday Dec 20th, at 1:30 pm. The concert features the Chancel Choir, singing Vivaldi s Gloria; an organ solo, arranged by our organist Andrew Ager; the Joyful Noise Children s Choir and the Touch of Brass Handbells. Enjoy Christmas music and sing some of your favourite carols. All are welcome. Freewill offering. No tickets to be purchased. More information: ext. 229, or Office Hours Please note that the church office will be closed from 1:00 p.m. on December 14th until January 4th, This will give our staff some much needed R & R; however, Rev. Steve Clifton will have the pager in the event of an emergency and our Administrator, Debi Brown, will come in on December 31st to receive any year end donations. SCOTLAND: THE HIGHLANDS, THE ISLANDS & THE TATTOO. Discover the beauty and history of SCOTLAND in a 13 day all inclusive tour. Aug. 3-13th, Only 7 spaces left. Ask Georgina for a brochure Offering Envelopes can be picked up from the Sunday school counter. Search Committee The Ministry and Personnel Committee wish to advise the congregation that a Search Committee has now been put in place to begin the search for a Music Director/Music Team. They are currently reviewing the Job Description and it is hoped that they will have some recommendations for Council when it meets in January. If you have any questions or comments please speak to a member of the M & P Committee or Rod Hagglund who is chairing the Search Committee. We will keep you advised. Keep in mind worshippers who have limited mobility. Parking in the parking spots beside Cunningham makes it easier for them to come to church, so if you don t have the need, please use a parking spot on the Beecroft side or in the back parking lot. Thank you.

15 Refugee Update: We are pleased to inform you that the Syrian family arrived from Cairo on Wed, Dec 9th at 9:15pm, tired but happy. Also the members of the Federation of Legal Societies with whom we are also working are anxiously waiting for word when their family will arrive and we will keep you advised. Rideau Park will also be applying for a family at the beginning of January. Although this family will receive support from the Government, we also need additional funds to assist them. We have placed back packs at both entrances to the Sanctuary and all funds received in these back packs will be used to assist this family. We will keep you advised and the meantime hope you will support this initiative generously. Please speak to Marilyn Law if you have any questions or comments. Support Joyful Noise at an Ottawa 67s game Joyful Noise will be singing the National Anthem on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Ottawa 67s game. Tickets are $18 each and can be purchased through The Allo Family (family.allo@gmail.com). We are compiling an notification list for those who wish to be notified of all RPUC deaths and funerals. Please administrator@rideaupark.ca to be added to the list. Peace of mind, lower blood pressure, greater calm in crisis, heightened mindfulness, greater intimacy with God these are some of the benefits of meditation. Why not join our group for meditation from 9:10am to 9:30am on Sundays? Why not give meditation a try? And if you would like to know more about meditation in the Christian tradition you can visit: Or speak to Steve to learn more about our group. The 64th Anniversary Survey The Worship and Music Committee is thinking about possible programming for our "2nd hour" on Sunday morning. Are there activities, groups or opportunities for action that might happen after our church services on Sunday? These might be a one time event or something more regular. Please fill out our survey and let us know what you think. A link to the survey is found on the RPUC website, on our Facebook page and paper copies are available at the church entrances today. DO come to visit the RPUC Library! Need to get a life, either real or imagined? Have a look at some biographies and novels from the library there s something for everyone. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Announcements for RPNews MUST be ed to: adminassist@rideaupark.ca, or brought to the office, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesdays before the Sunday services, please. Thank you.

16 Activities Calendar: December 13 December 20 Sunday: Meditation 9:10am B9 Sunday Service - Pageant 10:00am Sanctuary Monday: Knitting 12:30pm Parlour Oasis (AA) 8:00pm Brackenridge Tuesday: Wednesday: Followers Feast 6:00pm Parlour Encarna 6:30pm Sanctuary Thursday: Quilters 9:30am Parlour Euchre 1:00pm Parlour HearSay for Families 5:45pm Beecroft KinderPraise 6:15pm B-9 Joyful Noise 2 6:15pm B-12 Cherubs 6:15pm B-9 Joyful Noise 1 6:45pm B-12 Chancel Choir 7:30pm Sanctuary Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Meditation 9:10am B9 Sunday Service 10:00am Sanctuary Christmas Choir Concert 1:30pm Sanctuary Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 13 Dec 20 Dec 27 Dec 14 Dec 21 Dec 27 Coffee Hour Volunteers Pat & Gavin Currie John Durkee & Nancy Begg- Durkee Colleen Durkee Gretchen Conrad & Mark Shulist Merina, Devon & Rigel Shulist Sunday Duty Officers Helen Cutts Marlene Hutchison Shanti Inman Counting Volunteers Rod Hagglund Norm Edwards Volunteers needed - please contact Andrew or Debi Main Office is open Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm Ministers pager number: Visit our website: rideaupark.ca Prayer Chain: Ext 227 or prayerchain@rideaupark.ca Church Staff: Elizabeth Bryce Minister Mon-Thurs ext 224 ebryce@rideaupark.ca Steve Clifton Minister Tues-Fri ext 225 sclifton@rideaupark.ca Georgina Fitzgerald Minister Tues-Thurs ext 226 gfitzgerald@rideaupark.ca Andrew Ager Thurs-Fri ext. 223 organist@rideaupark.ca Iain Macpherson Interim Choir Director Thurs ext 301 choirdirector@rideaupark.ca Debi Brown Administrator Mon, Wed-Fri ext 228 administrator@rideaupark.ca Debby Gerro Admin. Assistant Tues-Fri ext 229 adminassist@rideaupark.ca Paul Sorg Custodian Mon, Wed-Fri ext 229