Anglican Parish of the Parks St Silas & St Anselm, Albert Park Family Service and Carols with Photobooth 5pm Monday 24 December 2018 Today s service will be recorded for sharing on the internet with those who are unable to be with us today: at http://video.parishoftheparks.com.au. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Boonwurrung people, the original owners of this land, and acknowledge the people and elders of the Eastern Kulin nation who have traditional connections with, and responsibility for, the land on which we meet. Inspire Grow Give Care
Music playing before the service Come and join the celebration Let s sing together! Come and join the celebration Welcome Prayer Carol Come and join the celebration it s a very special day come and join the celebration there s a new King born today 1. See the shepherds hurry down to Bethlehem gaze in wonder at the son of God who lay before them 2. Wise men journey led to worship by a star kneel in homage bringing precious gifts from lands afar, So 3. God is with us round the world the message bring He is with us welcome all the bells on earth are peeling Silent night (TIS 311; vv 1&3) Accompanied by Sammy Rolfe. 1. Silent night, holy night: all is calm, all is bright round the virgin mother and child, holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 2 Anglican Parish of the Parks Valerie Collison (b. 1933) Words and Music: (c) Hye-Fye Music Ltd
3. Silent night, holy night: wondrous star, lend your light; with the angels let us sing Alleluia to our King; Christ our Saviour is born, Christ our Saviour is born. Joseph Mohr 1792 1848 tr. John Freeman Young 1820 85 alt. Reproduced with permission Lighting of the Christ candle Song during the lighting This fire This music will be played from the laptop. Please sing along! This fire is like the light of the world Christ shining everywhere Nothing can stop this love 2017 Richard Bruxvoort Colligan Bible Story As we read the story, Angel Gabriel and Mary come to the front. Isabelle God sent an angel to a girl named Mary. Then the angel left her. Carol Joy to the world (TIS 268) 1. 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. Isaac Watts (1674-1748) based on Psalm 98 (97) Inspire Grow Give Care 3
Bible Story As we read the story, Mary, Joseph and the Angel Gabriel go to the crib where a Jesus doll is lying. Isabelle About that time, Caesar Augustus ordered everyone to travel to their home-town to be counted. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the inn. Carol Away in a manger (TIS 318) 1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head; the stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. 2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from on high, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay close by me for ever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in your tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with you there. vv. 1 2, Anon.?1885, v.3, Anon.?1892 Arrangement L. F. Bartlett Reproduced with permission Bible Story During the story, the lead Angel gathers up the shepherds and other angels and leads them to the crib. Isabelle There were shepherds camping in the fields... The shepherds ran to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. 4 Anglican Parish of the Parks
Carol While shepherds watched their flocks (TIS 299) 1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down and glory shone around. 2. Fear not, said he (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind), glad tidings of great joy I bring you and all humankind. 3. To you in David s town this day is born of David s line a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4. the heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swaddling clothes and in a manger laid. 5. Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels, praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6. All glory be to God on high, and to the world be peace; goodwill henceforth from heaven to earth begin and never cease. Nahum Tate 1652 1715 alt. Reproduced with permission Bible Story During the story, the Christmas Star leads the wise ones / kings to the crib. Isabelle After Jesus was born some wise ones went to find him in Bethlehem. They had followed a star which led them to the stable. When they saw Jesus they worshipped him and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Inspire Grow Give Care 5
Carol We three kings 1. We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light. 2. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain gold I bring to crown Him again, king forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign. 3. Frankincense to offer have I; incense owns a Deity nigh; prayer and praising, voices raising, worshiping God on high. 4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom; sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in the stone cold tomb. 5. Glorious now behold Him arise; King and God and sacrifice; alleluia, Alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. Songwriters: John H. H. Hopkins We Three Kings lyrics Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc Prayers Children and parents are invited to participate in a craft activity. 6 Anglican Parish of the Parks
Carol O Come all ye faithful (TIS 304) 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him born the king of angels: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord! 3. See how the shepherds summoned to his cradle, leaving their flocks, draw nigh with holy fear; we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps: 6. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing all ye citizens of heaven above, Glory to God, glory in the highest : Possibly by John Francis Wade c.1711 1786 tr. Frederick Oakeley 1802 80, William Thomas Brooke 1848 1917 (vv.3 5) and others Reproduced with permission Closing Prayer This Christmas may you have the joy of the angels, the wonder of the shepherds, and the giving hearts of the wise ones; and may the blessing of God most gracious, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit rest on each of you. Amen. Acknowledgements This fire CCLI license no. 159826 Inspire Grow Give Care 7
New family service starting in February Faith & Fun @ Five! 1st Saturday 5pm February to November The service will be relaxed, creative and family centred. It will run for 30-40 minutes and be followed by a light supper. You can have the kids fed and home to bed at a reasonable hour! ANGLICAN PARISH OF THE PARKS St Silas and St Anselm 99 Bridport Street, Albert Park 3206 Vicar: Rev. Sophie Watkins www.parishoftheparks.com.au 8 Anglican Parish of the Parks