Saint Christopher's Episcopal Church 6320 Hanover Ave. Springfield, VA 22150 703-451-1088 www.saintchristophers.net Our Vision: To Know Christ To Love Christ To Serve Christ in Others 1994 Armento Service of Lessons and Carols December 31, 2017 Hymn Number Prelude * Indicates that the people stand {10:30 a.m.} The Word of God Processional: *102 Once in Royal David s City Prayer Book Page Number Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Pg. 355 People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. *The Collect of the Day Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Readings Hymns and Collects 1. A Reading of Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-25 God creates man and woman to live in obedience to him in the Garden of Eden. Carol: Il est ne John Dixon 2. A Reading of Isaiah 7:10-15 God promises that a child shall be conceived who will be known as "God with us." Carol: Lo, how a Rose e er blooming 81 3. A Reading of Luke 1:26-38 The Angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will bear the Son of the Most High. Carol: The angel Gabriel from heaven came 265 4. A Reading of Luke 1:57-80 John the Baptist is born and his father rejoices that his son will prepare the way of the Lord. Anthem: A Carol Roland Martin Carol: On Jordan s bank the Baptist s cry 76 5. Reading of Luke 2:1-20 Jesus is born at Bethlehem and is worshiped by angels and shepherds. Anthem: Toys for a King Charles Beaudrot Carol O little town of Bethlehem 79 6. Reading of Luke 2:21-25 Jesus is presented in the temple. Carol Angels we have heard on high 96 7. Reading of John 1:1-18 The Word was made flesh and we have seen his glory. Carol O come all ye faithful 83
Peace & Announcements The Holy Communion Offertory Anthem: The First Noel Dan Forrest * 87 Hark the herald angels sing * The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer D 372 S-125 Holy, holy, holy Lord (Sanctus) 373 The Prayer Continues (kneel) 373 The Lord s Prayer 364 The Breaking of the Bread 364 S-164 Jesus, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) The Communion of the People. Please join singing: *109 The first Nowell The Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Blessing 365 *100 Joy to the World * The Dismissal (Response: Thanks be to God.)
WELCOME TO ST. CHRISTOPHER S EPISCOPAL CHURCH! Visitors and New Members: please fill out a white pew card and put it into the offering plate or hand it to the priest, or an usher. Nursery Care: is available for infants and toddlers at the later service. Ask an usher or greeter for directions to the infant room. We invite all baptized persons of Christian faith to receive communion. If you are not baptized you are invited to stand or kneel at the altar rail, while crossing your arms over your chest. You will receive a blessing instead of bread, and the wine person will pass you by. For Those Who Need Assistance: Communion can be brought to your in your seat just let an usher know during the service; large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are also available (see an usher or greeter for the service for assistance). This Week We Are Praying For: The Church: Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Shannon, Susan, and Ted our Bishops. For Peter our Rector, Brooks our Seminarian, Joe our Music Minister, Nina our AA and for Ruth our Pastoral Assistant this week. Our Government: Donald our President, and Terry our Governor. Thanksgivings: For those celebrating birthdays this month (but not read in church): Bob Hall, Katie Alleman, Debbie Frear, Beth Lytle, Mia Hicks, Avery Hall, John Quinn, Peggy Bradshaw, Richard Rowley, Tim Johnson, Sarah Belisle, Noella Bond, Elaine Sevy, Jim Foster, Thalia Grant-Wisdom, Dawn Cannaday, Malcolm Andrews, Beverly Guernsey, Dale Guernsey, Christina Manning, Ursula Walls, Cody Thurmond, Nick Farrar, Brent Guernsey, Colin Johnson, Shelby Clardy, Mike Snyder, Joshua Wolfe, and Stan Spence. We give thanksgiving to God for those who are deciding to be Confirmed or Received in the Episcopal Church here on January 14th: Hunter Duggan, Bebe Dunlap, Creighton Dunlap, Alton Kirk, John Snyder, Zac Manning, John Olsen, Ralph Dommes, and Timmie McArthur." The Sick, Suffering, and in Need Phyllis Brant, Morgan Price, Barbara Milton, Debbie Frear, Indra Corea, Ursula Walls, Janice Hagan, Marion Evans, Ginny Berg, Sandy and Dick Rowley, Peter, Marguerite Wagner, Ralph Tomita, Jim Foster, Jay Jantz, Priscilla Greene, Virginia Cole, Molly Gray, Ann Moore, Ted
Woodcock, Elaine Apostles, John Wells, and L. B. Berg as well as those on our December s Parish Family Prayer List (names not read in the service): Christian Canell, Helen Yi, Melvin Gantt, Phyllis Kerr, June Shaw, Marty Kiefer, Susan Ackerman-Peterson, Daniel Carr, Fritz Baldwin, Brad Penney, David and Stephen Penny, Helen Wagner, Jennifer Lowe, Cook Family, Alleman Family, Dawn, Brendan Scriber, Bev Gilman, Matt Zeller, and Robin Courts. For Those Who Have Died: The Altar Flowers are given in the glory of God by Tammy Farrar and Rob Flowe in thanksgiving and celebration of their wedding on January 1, 2018! The Sanctuary Candle is given to the glory of God by the Altar Guild. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Flower Guild invites you to take a poinsettia after the 7:30 a.m. service and 10:30 a.m. service in thankful appreciation for donating Christmas money for the plants and flowers, Enjoy. There will be no Sunday school today. See everyone on January 8 for the beginning of Epiphany! Adult Christian Education Starting in January, Megan Coffey will be leading the adult formation based on the book by Rachel Held Evans "Searching for Sunday". Each week's discussion will be framed around one of the seven sacraments as outlined in the book: Baptism, Confession, Holy Orders, Communion, Confirmation, Anointing the Sick, and Marriage. This book tackles why Millennials (those born from 1977-1994) are leaving the church, but also tells Evans' personal journey to the Episcopal Church in Tennessee. Annual Meeting Reports are needed by Friday, January 19, 2018. Every year we prepare a report for the congregation on our life together in the past year. If you chair or head a ministry be sure to submit your report electronically to Nina Miller, adminasst@saintchristophers.net.
Nominations for Vestry Members are Open! The current elected leadership of our parish, as well as our rector encourage you to talk and nominate yourself or other congregants who are Confirmed (or Received) into the Episcopal Church to commit to three years of special service on the St. Christopher s Vestry. The Vestry is not a collection of individuals, but along with the rector serves the congregation by ensuring that the business of the parish s accomplished with the assistance of the same congregants whom they serve. For more information on expectations for Vestry members please refer to the double sided laminates that are in the Fellowship Hall for information. Do not be shy about stepping up to serve God in this important manner, and/or encouraging others to do the same. The Election for four new members will take place at our Annual Meeting on the last Sunday of January. Names can be submitted to Fr. Peter, or to any Vestry member who will deliver those him. Inclement Weather Notice Winter is here! In the event of winter precipitation on a day when worship or other church activities are planned, please note the following: 1. We follow Fairfax County School closures. All weekday and evening activities will be cancelled when Fairfax County Schools are closed because of winter weather. If there is any question about your activity, call the leader of the activity. 2. Sunday morning cancellations will be decided by the rector by 6:30a.m. on that particular Sunday. Notice about the service changes will be included on our website www.saintchristophers.net and the answering machine. Call 703-451-1088 and Press 8. Sometimes when the power has gone out or Verizon has a problem you may not be able to get into our phone system (which will identify itself by our "mailbox" phone number which is different than the number you dialed), in such a case, make your best judgment about determining if you will try to make it to the church or not.
Service Participants For Sunday, December 31, 2017 Acolyte: Mike Snyder Lector: Trish Shivas Lay Eucharistic Minister: TBD 7:30am 10:30am Acolyte(s): Minnie Foley and Madison Branstetter Lectors: Lessons & Carols Readers - TBD Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Meredith Maple (PB), Mike Snyder (CB1), TBD(CB2) Altar Guild: Christina Manning and Richard Sellers Flower Guild: Flower Guild Refresh Christmas Flowers Vestry Person of the Week: Christina Manning Prayer Intercessor: n/a Chapel Prayer Team: Janet Quinn and Lynn Knox Communion Bread Baker: Danny Gorham Greeters: Diane Jones P.A.T. Minister (taking Eucharist to our parish s shut-ins): Ruth Meagher Refreshment & Fellowship: No Coffee Hour Tellers: Carroll Hill and David Medding Ushers: Team Manning *if you are unable to serve, or a trade did not get posted, please let Fr. Peter know by Sunday morning (email/voicemail) and he will let the appropriate ministers know. THE VESTRY OF ST. CHRISTOPHER S Senior Warden Janet Bush; Junior Warden Bill Price; Buildings Jim Armstrong & Bill Price; Christian Formation Katy Dunlap and Christina Manning; Worship Sarah Belisle; Register Liz Zubritsky; Grounds Jim Bradshaw; Membership Danny Gorham; Outreach Angela Bourke; Parish Life Richard Sellers; Stewardship Chris Erbe. STAFF The Rev. Peter K. Ackerman, Rector; Meredith Maple, Youth Minister for Teens; Nina Miller, Administrative Assistant; Joe Bush, Bookkeeper; Joe Gabalski, Organist/Choir Director; Polly Colwell, Preschool Director
Monday, January 1 Preschool and Parish Office Closed Tuesday, January 2 Wednesday, January 3 Thursday, January 4 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Women s Discussion Group Friday, January 5 Saturday, January 6 5:00 p.m. S. Anonymous Meeting 8:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous This Week at St. Christopher s Sunday, January 7 The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ & Holy Baptism 7:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Children s Sermon, and Children s Church (Nursery is Available) 11:45 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments