Thursday, December 24, :00 p.m.

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1 A Candlelight Service of the Holy Eucharist for Christmas Eve Thursday, December 24, :00 p.m.

2 Christmas Decorations Given In Honor or In Memory of... My beloved friend, Mike Webb My parents, Luther and Margaret S. Bengtson LaDonna and Orion In honor of Grandma Viv and in memory of Grandpa Don Jean Meyer, Ruth Sundseth Carolyn and Warren Vickers Luis s Grandma Clementina Dorothy McClain James Rost, Anna Rost Agnes Hatton Jim and Noni Hartley Marty Vincent Brakken Olaf T. Rockness Andreas D. Bolliger Muriel and Orion Davids Elaine and Warren Bell Earl Peterson, Howard Gravrock Roald Melver Luci Baker Johnson by Jane Bengtson by Russ, Midge, and Jamie by The Wressell Family by Keenan Meyer by Tristan and Kamren Alicea by John and Deborah Rost by Friend of the Family by Ray and Elizabeth Simpson by Gary and Caroline Brakken by Mabel Rockness by his mother Ilse by Sylvia Davids by Doug Bell by Karen Peterson by Marita Berg by Christina Bogar 2

3 Theo Babbitt Our Parents and Son Gary The Caring PRLC CDC Staff Alvhild Winder Joan Imel Don and JoAnn Thuring Virgil and Elizabeth Orion Strong Bjarne Harestad Grandpas Wayne and Mel The Staff at PRLC John Nielsen Raymond and Alvina Hurlbut Lorraine Olson Beloved Departed Friends Finding my niece, 2 nephews, and sister-in-law Susan Eli and Marvel Hamblet, Paul Williams Jean Audrey McAleer Peter Golden, Sr. Our Parents Our Family Husband and Parents Our son Bryan Thuring by Danielle Dreger-Babbitt by Les and Virginia Filion by Rod and Marilyn Hansen by Nancy Winder and Larry Howard by Robert and Shannon Yuen by Mark, Shelley, Elena and Lachlan by Britt, Samaya, Joseph, Makenzie, Kai by Dorothy M. Rupert by Sue and Roger Morgan by James and Stacy Harestad by The Moody Family by Sallie Shippen by His family by Marie by The Bob Olson Family by Dick and Roberta Diesner by Christine Williams by Christine Williams by Jennifer and Michael Trice and Brigid Collins by Hunter, Peter, Corey & Erin Golden by John and Rosalyn Breen by The Gordons by Lois Huseby by JoAnn and Don Thuring 3

4 Our son Shane Enger Virginia Goforth Darren Hochstedler Paul Mockett, Sr.; Shirley and Norris Oines Lucy Robert Lyshol; Sigurd and Mattea Holm Family of Phinney Ridge Harvey Rosenbloom John and Chuck Esty Marie La Roque Friends old and new Virginia Schafer In honor of Dorothy Tuvey, Randi Valdok, Steve and Janel Milliren, Don and JoAnn Thuring, Valerie Shields, and Beth Ann Bonnecroy In memory of Kathleen Stephenson, James Rost, Robert Lyshol, Harriet Brakken, and Louise Gray by Jerry-Arlene Rowe by Jeffrey and Ellen Goforth by Pastor Bryon Hansen by The Mockett Family by Ken and Sally Giles by Birgit Lyshol by The Millirens by Cassandra Rosenbloom by Brother Dave by Lance and Tina Georgeson by The Fagerstroms by Christina Bogar by Thomas Foster by Thomas Foster 4

5 Pre-Service Recital Wonder as I Wander ~ Liz and Will Radford O Holy Night ~ Colin Ferguson This Endris Night Lovely Child, Holy Child ~ Amelia, Katy, and Mark Mockett J. J. Niles Adolphe Adam English, 15th century Setting: Valerie Shields Setting by D. N. Johnson Appalachian Christmas Carol Vincent Persichetti Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head ~ Roberta Diesner and Valerie Shields Ave Maria ~ Thaddaeus Gregory Carol for the Poor ~ Sophia Rice In the Bleak Midwinter ~ Chancel Choir Franz Schubert Setting by Valerie Shields Setting by Valerie Shields El Desembre Congelat Setting by Valerie Shields ~ Will Radford and Karsten Hendrickson 5

6 Gathering E P At the sound of the handbell, please stand and turn to face the procession at the entrance of the church. The glory of the Lord has been revealed and all lesh shall see it together. E H ELW #269 A Once in Royal David s City G The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. H P ELW #289 6 Angels We Have Heard on High

7 S P D Let us pray. Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Word F L Isaiah 9:2-7 Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. R S And the Glory of the Lord (from Messiah) G. F. Handel L Titus 2:11-14 Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God. 7

8 G A Turn to face the cross in procession for the Gospel reading. ELW #296 H What Child Is This? G The Holy Gospel according to St. Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. Luke 2:1-14 The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. S 8

9 C L During the singing of the Hymn of the Day please light the candle of the person next to you. H D ELW #281 Silent Night, Holy Night! P Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. As each petition concludes, Lord in your mercy, please respond, singing in four parts: Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Candles are extinguished. S P C Meal O O Wexford Carol O A arr. Mark Sedio P Let us pray. Good and loving God, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who came among the poor to bring the riches of your grace. As you have blessed us with your gifts, let them be blessing for others. With the trees of the ield, with all earth and heaven, we shout for joy at the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 9

10 T G T It is indeed right that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord. In the wonder and mystery of the Word made lesh you have opened the eyes of faith to a new and radiant vision of your glory; that, beholding the God made visible, we may be drawn to love the God whom we cannot see. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: 10

11 Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: Blessed are you for the birth of creation. Blessed are you in the darkness and in the light. Blessed are you for your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets' hopes and dreams. Blessed are you for Mary's openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made lesh. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming. Come, Lord Jesus. Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take lesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift of peace on earth. Come, Holy Spirit. 11

12 All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power of the Most High, one God, now and forever. L P Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. B B I T Tonight we commune at stations across the front of the church. You may dip the bread into the red wine or white grape juice, or drink directly from the cup. Gluten-free bread is available. We welcome all who desire to receive the Lord s body and blood to join us for Holy Communion. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. Those who do not commune are invited and welcome to come forward for a blessing. M D D ELW #276 ELW #279 ELW #282 ELW #283 P A Infant Holy, Infant Lowly O Little Town of Bethlehem It Came Upon a Midnight Clear O Come, All Ye Faithful C Let us pray. God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 12

13 Sending S H ELW #270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing B D Please face the cross at the recession and so turn to receive the blessing at the font. May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. And the blessing of God, the Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit remain with you now and always. Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Parts of the Liturgy adapted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2014 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # New Revised Standard Version Bible. Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Art 2003 Liturgy Training Publications, art by Julie Lonneman. Angels We Have Heard on High. Music: GLORIA, French carol. Text: French carol; tr. H. F. Hemy, The Crown of Jesus Music, Public domain. What Child Is This. Music: GREENSLEEVES, English ballad. Text: William C. Dix, Public domain. 13

14 Participants in Tonight s Service Presider Bryon Hansen Preacher Anne Van Kley Assisting Minister Mark Mockett Eucharistic Ministers Cathy Bachmann, Kirstin Shaw, Janet Deters Lectors Barbara Mockett Rod Johnson Chancel Choir Directed by Beth Ann Bonnecroy Organist Valerie Shields 14 Instrumentalists Ingrid Fredrickson, violin Erik Fagerstrom, clarinet, Karsten Hendrickson, clarinet Karl Fagerstrom, timpani Will Radford, saxophone Cross Bearer Paul Mockett Torch Bearers and Eucharistic Ministers Amelia and Katy Mockett

15 Worship with Us Christmas Day 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 25, 2015 Holy Communion at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 15

16 Bryon Hansen, Pastor Anne Van Kley, Associate Pastor Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach Nancy Monelli, Children and Family Minister Darren Hochstedler, Parish Administrator Nancy Winder, Pastoral Assistant Allan Bruck, Pastoral Assistant Tim Sullivan, CDC Director Christina Bogar, Office Manager The Ministry Staff Jon Ross, LYONS Director Valerie Shields, Organist and Youth Choir Director Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell Choirs Director Evelyn Hartwell, Children s Choir Director Shari Anderson, Accompanist Ivar Hillesland, Angel Choir Director Kent Stevenson, Gospel Choir Director Dallas Cooper Anthony Nelson Custodians custodian@prlc.org Johanna Eby Erika Anguiano Nursery Attendants Parish Nurses parishnurse@prlc.org Our congregation participates with three other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry organization called LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone , website roaringlyons.org. Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pastoral counselors who provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an appointment basis. Learn more: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at You can also reach Rosemary by phone at , ext Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-4:30; Fri 8:30-12:30