St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722

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1 St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722 Christmas Eve A Gift of Christmas Music for Choir and Organ 10:00 p.m. A Christmas Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 p.m. December 24, 2018 Order of Service

2 Christmas Eve A Gift of Christmas Music for Choir and Organ 10:00 p.m. Music for Choir: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Dies Sanctificatus Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day Ave Maria Wexford Carol Music for Organ: In Dulci Jubilo Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, Opus 11 Aus meines Herzen s Grunde Stille Nacht Elizabeth Poston Jacob Handl (Gallus) Richard Shepherd Michael John Trotta arr. Robert Wetzler Vincent Lübeck, d.j. Johannes Brahms Sigfried Karg-Elert David Cherwien A Christmas Festival Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:30 p.m. The Word of God Introit And There Were in the Same Country and Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light Johann Sebastian Bach Processional Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful H-83 Adeste fideles Opening Acclamation BCP-355 Collect for Purity BCP-355 Gloria in Excelsis William Mathias S-278 Angels We Have Heard on High H-96 Gloria The Collect of the Day 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. 2

3 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. Psalm 96 BCP-725 (Sung by the Choir) Setting by W. Benjamin Hutto 1 Sing to the LORD a new song;* sing to the LORD, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless his Name;* proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations,* his wonders among all peoples. 3

4 4 For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised;* he is more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols,* but it is the LORD who made the heavens. 6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence!*; Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! 7 Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples;* ascribe to the LORD honor and power. 8 Ascribe to the LORD the honor of his Name;* bring offerings and come into his courts. 9 Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness;* let the whole earth tremble before him. 10 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. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;* let the sea thunder, and all that is in it.* 12 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,* He comes to judge the earth. 13. He will judge the world with righteousness* and the peoples with his truth. 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. Gradual Hymn While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks H-94 Winchester Old Please stand for the Gospel The Gospel Luke 2:1-14(15-20) 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 4

5 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.] Sermon The Nicene Creed Prayers of the People (Form IV) The Peace Announcements 5 The Rev. Charles W. Messer BCP-358 BCP-388 BCP-360 THE HOLY COMMUNION Anthem The Child Lay in the Cloth and Hay Carl Schalk The child lay in the cloth and hay, the host of heralds came; The angels whispered to the earth: Messiah is His name. The child came to the barren womb, and now Messiah came; The angel whispered to the rich: Messiah is His name. The child had neither house nor bed, the dream of heaven came; The angel whispered to the night: Messiah is His name. The child ran through the rocks and sand, the thorns and thistle came; The angel whispered: take the crown, Messiah is the name. The child sat s the one on high, all light and glory came; The angels whispered as one voice: Messiah is His name

6 Presentation Hymn Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below, Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Eucharistic Prayer B (Tune: Old Hundredth) BCP-367 Sanctus Richard Proulx S-125 Acclamation McNeil Robinson II S-138 Amen McNeil Robinson II S-146 Fraction Christ Our Passover David Hurd S-154 Agnus Dei David Hurd S-161 The Lord s Prayer The Breaking of the Bread All are Welcome to Receive Communion. BCP-364 Communion Hymn Away in a Manger (v. 1) H-101 Cradle Hymn God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (v. 1) H-105 God Rest You Merry Post-Communion Anthem In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Drake Candle-lighting Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night H-111 Stille Nacht 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 steam from heaven afar, 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 they birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. The Blessing Hymn at the Retiring Procession BCP-366 Joy to the World H-100 Antioch 6

7 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. Joy to the world! The Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove The glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, And wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. The Dismissal Organ Postlude Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her, BWV 738 BCP-366 Johann Sebastian Bach It has long been the custom at St. John s Church for the congregation to be seated and listen to the Organ Postlude. Please do not feel compelled to do so; but if you prefer to leave immediately after the candles are extinguished, please depart quietly so those who wish to do so may listen prayerfully to the Postlude. The flowers and greens decorating the sanctuary are donated by the following individuals in memory and thanksgiving for the persons named. Jim and Helen Acton In thanksgiving for her brother, Collins Patrick, and cousin, Alice Fogg. Judy Almond In memory of her husband, Norman Almond. Gail S. Boyd In memory of Samuel Boyd. Evangelist April Bridges In memory of Dr. and Bishop Andrew Wesley Mapp. In thanksgiving for the Mapp and Bridges families. Kay Cawman In memory of Olin and Libby Cawman. Bill and Mary Anne Clisham In memory of their parents. In thanksgiving for their sons; and the choir and congregation of St. John s Church. Philip Correll and Ronald Magill In memory of their parents, Arthur and Virginia Correll, and Ralph and Lillian Magill. 7

8 John J. Ensslen In memory of Jake and Stella Ensslen, and Beverly Hightower. In thanksgiving for the Wilmington VA Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the CWT Program. Ron and Susan Ewen In memory of Clarence and Adelia Ewen, Charles and Helen Evans, and Elsie S. Glaspey. Betty Mecum Feeley In memory of the Mecum family. Peggy Fittabile and Bill Pankonien In memory of Armando and Jean Fittabile, Ruth and John Phelps, Wick and Lydia Pankonien, and Sally Forbes. Richard and Juliana Frieze In memory of their parents: Ludwig and Bernice Gleissner, and James and Catherine Frieze; Karl and Terese Gleissner (Grandparents); Vidal and Herminia Sanchez (Grandparents); Soccoro Alvarado, Patsy Arevalos, Pauline Nichol, Sis Siroko, Betty Byers (Aunts), Denise Garrison (Friend), Vidal Sanchez, Sonny Alvarado (Uncles), and Billy Forté (Brother-in-law). Sue and Curt Harker In thanksgiving for their grandchildren, Zach, Mary, Sarah, William, and Emma. DeeAnn and Dale Harris In memory of the Mangan, Sharp, and Harris families for their dedication to St. John s for many, many years. Bonnie and Rick Holmstrom In memory of William J. Boyd, and Yvonne and Frank Holmstrom. The Peterson, Laning, and Runkle Families In loving memory of Martha Marie, Milt, Tom, Wayne, Bessie and Frank Everett Laning, Sr.; George, Ella, Sam, Katherine, and Loralie Peterson; Orazio, Frank, Frankie, Tony, Concetta, Joe, and Harris Rossello; Edith and Frank Connaughton; George Conte; Anna Dickerson; Gertrude and Theodore Hollingshead; Joe, Fran, and Julie Hamidy; Cindy Hix and all their departed loved ones, family, friends, and beloved pets. In thanksgiving for our Lord Jesus and God our father; the blessings we have received, especially for our family, loved ones, and pets. 8

9 David, Eileen, and Jeannie Miller In memory of Timothy Paul Crim, Marian Aldrich, and all of our family and friends who have died. Mary, Daphne, and Chuck Miller In memory of Charles Mike Miller and Joann Denelsbeck. Larry and Joanne Owen In memory of Carl A. and Esther S. Koerber, and Alexander P. and Elizabeth B. Owen. Ted and Kathy Paras In memory of Jim and Elva Paras. In thanksgiving for many happy years together. Courtenay Reece In memory of loved ones who have passed. In thanksgiving for family and friends. Chris Sorenson In memory of Dos, family and friends who I have lost. In thanksgiving for Avery, Elaine, Esther, Hartley, Makenzie and all my extended family and friends that Dos and I have been blessed with in our lives. Douglas and Theresa VanSant In memory of their parents, Ludwig and Bernice Gleissner; Theodore and Margaret VanSant; and Peggy VanSant Kinelia, and Charles VanSant. In thanksgiving for their children: Tyler, Sarh, LukeVanSant, and Douglas Van Sant, Jr. We appreciate the volunteers who are serving tonight. Presiding Preaching and Assisting Celebrants Minister of Music Chalicist Lector/Prayers of the People Acolyte Guild Ushers 9 The Rev. Charles W. Messer The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer The People of St. John s William F. Clisham, Jr. Courtenay Reece Mary Anne Clisham David Miller, Eileen Miller, Ron Wohlrab

10 Church Directory Ordained Ministry The Rev. Charles W. Messer Cell (610) The Rev. Deacon Sally Maurer Cell (856) Ron Magill - Senior Warden (856) David Miller - Junior Warden (609) Ann Neff - Clerk (856) Mary Anne Clisham Recording Secretary (908) Ann Neff - Treasurer (856) Committees Liturgy and Worship Ron Wohlrab, Chair (856) Buildings and Grounds David Miller, Chair (609) Finance Chair Adult Education Eileen Miller, Chair (609) Youth Education Chair Outreach Rev. Dcn. Sally Maurer, Chair (856) ECW President Eileen Miller (609) Parish Staff Warren Bye Parish Sexton (856) William F. Clisham, Jr., Minister of Music (908) Marjorie Warren Parish Secretary (856) Eileen Miller, Forerunner Editor (609) ecmiller114@gmail.com 10

11 St. John s Episcopal Church 76 Market Street, Salem, NJ Established 1722 St. John s stjohnssalemnj@comcast.net Phone: Website: stjohnssalemnj.org Face book: StJohnsSalemNJ Welcome, Friends! We thank you for sharing your Christmas Eve with us at St. John s. Unlike the night in Bethlehem, there is room for you and your family here with us. We welcome you to join us for worship and discover a loving community who seek to imitate our Lord in making the world a better place by loving our neighbors. God s love is open to all and so is this invitation to join us. May your despair melt into hope of what can be as you approach the manger; may the love of the babe in swaddling clothes welcome your disappointment, grief, loneliness and give you peace. God bless you. Merry Christmas! Fr. Chuck Messer 11