9pm Christmas Eve first presbyterian church, salina, ks

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1 9pm Christmas Eve first presbyterian church, salina, ks December 24, 2014 Gathering to Worship * for those who wish to stand Bold print indicates congregational participation. PRELUDE Christmas Phantasies Kees Schoonenbeek CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful (vs. 1, 3, 4) #133 LIGHTING THE FOUR ADVENT CANDLES PRAYER OF INVOCATION (Unison) Eternal God, you have made this most holy night to shine with the brightness of your true light. Thank you for these reminders of what we are waiting for. Lead us now into a spirit of worship, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. MARY S STORY THE SERVICE OF THE NATIVITY Luke 1:26-38 (pg 78, nt)

2 HYMN Of the Father s Love Begotten (vs. 1,3,4) #108 JOSEPH S STORY JOSEPH AND MARY IN BETHLEHEM Matthew 1:18-25 (pg 6, nt) Luke 2:1-5 (pg 80, nt) *HYMN O Little Town of Bethlehem (vs. 1-3) #121 THE BIRTH OF JESUS GOD IS WITH US SPECIAL MUSIC THE SHEPHERDS STORY Luke 2:6-7 (pg 80, nt) Matthew 1:22-23 (pg 6, nt) Luke 2:8-16 (pg 80, nt) HYMN Angels, from the Realm of Glory (vs. 1-3) #143 THE MAGI S STORY Matthew 2:1-12 (pg 6, nt) *HYMN As With Gladness Men of Old (vs. 1-3) #150 CHRISTMAS EVE MESSAGE OFFERING Prayer of Dedication Offertory Medley - O Holy Night Adolphe Adam (Please sign the Act of Friendship pad and pass it down the pew) SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION INVITATION: One: The peace of the Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift your hearts up to the Lord. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise. One: Let us proclaim our faith in God and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. All: We come before him, thankful for all his love and mercy. WORDS OF INSTITUTION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING THE LORD S PRAYER (sung to the tune It Came Upon a Midnight Clear ) Our Father, Lord on heav ns high throne Most holy be your name Your kingdom come, your will be done On earth and heaven the same. Give us this day the food we need; Forgiven may we be; Into temptation do not lead From evil set us free!

3 Yours is the kingdom unto you In grateful love we bow; And yours the pow r Lord, let us view Your mighty presence now. The glory yours; your praise be sung By children, women and men. In every land by every tongue Forevermore amen! DISTRIBUTION of Bread and Cup Communion today is by intinction (dipping the bread into the cup). There will be three serving stations at the front of the sanctuary. After the choir is served, please come forward using the center aisle. The two outside cups, farthest from the center aisle, contain wine. The center cup contains grape juice. Grape juice is gluten-free. All bread trays contain gluten-free bread. Go to the serving station of your choice, and return to your pew by the side aisles. Those in the balcony or side pews are asked to make their way to the center aisle as well. If you are unable to come forward, remain seated and you will be served in the pew. CHRISTMAS LITANY: One: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All: He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him. One: In him was life, and the life was the light of all people. All: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. One: The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. All: And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father s only son, full of grace and truth. LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE *CANDLE LIGHTING HYMN Silent Night #122 Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child! Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven a far heavenly hosts sing Alleluia: Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born! Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love s pure light radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth. 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. *CHRISTMAS PRAYER AND BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Medley - Joy to the World/Hark the Herald Angels Sing A Christmas Litany is adapted from Holding a poem by Ann Weems, from Kneeling in Bethlehem, 1980.

4 TODAYS VOLUNTEERS: Christ Candlelighters: Jill Mick, Andrea & Piper Scripture Readers: Becky Maguffee, Martha Rhea Ushers: Sydney & Morrie Soderberg, Ann Knowles, Cathy Hayes FOR YOUR INFORMATION: FPC s Nursery, located on the second floor, is available for infants and children ages 5 and younger. FPC encourages children ages 6 and older to attend worship. Worship bags for children of all ages are located in the lobby. When you are finished with the bag, please put it in the basket so that it can be replenished and straightened by a wonderful volunteer! Extra hymnals, including large print, and Bibles are available in the back of the sanctuary. The sanctuary is equipped with a Hearing Loop. Please switch your hearing aid to t-coil to use. Headsets are also available. An usher will be happy to help if you need assistance. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Tan Prayer Request Cards are used for prayer requests or concerns. As requests are received, the Board of Deacons will offer prayers. Blue We Care Cards are for messages of care to persons of the congregation, these cards are mailed the next week. Cards are available in the pew racks. Please place the cards in the offering plate. Your Prayer Concerns can now be submitted online. Please visit and they will be forwarded to a pastor. Switch hearing aid to t-coil, please see your audiologist to activate your t-coil if you haven't done so yet. For more information on t-coil & Hearing Loop, you can find information packets on the cradenza in the narthex. First Presbyterian Church: 308 S 8th St Salina, KS Interim Senior Pastor: Rev. Sue Coller Music Director: Richard Koshgarian Director of Youth Ministry: Tricia Cobb Relief Custodian: Tony Griggs SUNDAY STAFF: Volunteer Coordinator: Mary Andersen Organist: Angie Koshgarian Head Custodian: Ed Zoch Visit: Like: Follow:

5 Poinsettia 2014Donors Mary Andersen, in honor of the 2014 FPC Care Ministry Team: Patty Landes Joy Mansfield, Karol Mobley, Ann Nordboe, Heather Smith, Connie Stevens & Margie Wilson. Kay Bloom & Cheri Parr, in memory of Barbara Bloom. Jo Buchanan, in honor of Shirley Drawbaugh. Shannon & Jo Buchanan, in honor of our Presbyterian Family. Jane Driver, in honor of FPC Staff. Carol & Jerry Exline, in memory of Bill & Inez Exline & Margaret & Glenn Morford. Richard & Rosemary Gibson, in loving memory of our parents, Hallie & Jerry Plouffe and Genevieve & Robert Gibson. Pat Gruver, in memory of Wayne P. & Myrtle R. Pfalzgraf. Julie Halfmann, Rick Fugier, and Mason & Nancie, Matt & Gina McMillen, and Alex & Nate, in honor of Janice McMillen, and in memory of Wesley McMillen. Bill & Marilyn Holgerson, in honor of our faithful church staff. In memory of Jack Howard, by his family. Ann & Harry Jett, in honor of our sons, daughter-in-laws & grands. In loving memory of George F. Johnson, by Connie and his family. Peter, Sara, Harper & Hadley Johnston, in honor of our church family. Gwen & Bud Larson, in memory of our parents - Helen & Warren Pickard and Agnes & Oscar Larson. Jack & Ann Ludwig, in memory of our parents, Hugh & Mabel Ludwig, and Alex & Geneva Coleman, and our son, Jeff Ludwig. Tim & Becky Maguffee, in memory of Bill & Betty Maguffee, and Bob & June Nunn. Mabelle Mase, in memory of Jean Ann Griffin. Todd, Amanda, Carson & Molly Michaelis, in honor of Moddie & Foddie and Nana & Papo, and Millie, Saii, Courtney and the His Little Feet Choir.

6 Sarah Morris, in honor of Becky Morrison. Sarah Morris, in honor of Eleanor Smith s 90th birthday. Trey, Kim & Hunter Mowery, in honor of Jim & Brenda Bourne. Trey Mowery, in honor of my Wonderful Family, Kim & Hunter Mowery. Trey, Kim & Hunter Mowery, in memory of Dr. W.E. Mowery, Lillian Mowery & Sandra Puliver Mowery. Jeanne & Frank Norton, in honor of all church volunteers. Simone Pendleton, in memory of Thomas & Shirley Stewart. Craig & Deanna Renfro, Clark & Amber Renfro & Cary Renfro, in honor of our mom & dad, Dick & Toni Renfro. Dick and Toni Renfro, in honor of Addison, Mallory, Claire, Katie and Cody. Dick and Toni Renfro, in honor of Craig, Deanna, Cary, Clark and Amber Renfro. Martha Rhea, in honor of the Jaych Rhea Family. Dr. David D. Robb, in memory of Mildred H. Robb. Bob & Linda Salem, in honor of the Fabulous FPC Choir. Bob & Linda Salem, in honor of Ivy Marsh. The Simpson Family, in honor of James Hall and Betsy & Jim Scholten. The Simpson Family, in memory of Margaret Hall. Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in honor of Todd, Amanda, Carson & Molly Michaelis, and Tige, Jenifer, Lily & Ella Soderberg. Morrie & Sydney Soderberg, in memory of Burr & Jane Miller, and Vernal & Mary Lu Soderberg Blomberg. Mark & Carolyn Wedel, in honor of David, Jessica & Aaron Wedel. Seara Weir, in honor of Sue. Margaret & Bruce Wyatt, in honor of Jessica, Ben & Alex. Charlie & Bev Zizumbo, in honor of our parents - Carlos Zizumbo and Chela Juarez, and Cecil & Audrey Mabry.