Hark! The Herald Angels Sing AN ADVENT SERVICE FOR THE CONGREGATION AND ITS CHILDREN ST. PETER S LUTHERAN CHURCH OTTAWA DECEMBER 13, 2015 Welcome to this service of the Sunday Church School children retelling the greatest story of all the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Prelude: Allegro in F Arcangelo Corelli Allegro in G Georg Phillip Telemann performed by Anuli Eipe Greeting/Announcements Pastor Beglo Cross bearer Sam Costen Processional Hymn: Oh, Come, Little Children (first verse sung by children only, verses 2-4 together with congregation) 1. Oh, come, little children, oh, come, one and all; 3. See, Mary and Joseph, with love-beaming eyes, To Bethlehem haste to the manger so small. Are gazing upon the rude bed where He lies; God s Son for a gift has been sent you this night The shepherds are kneeling with hearts full of love, To be your Redeemer, your Joy and Delight. While angels sing loud alleluias above. 2. He s born in a stable for you and for me; 4. Kneel down and adore Him with shepherds today, Draw near by the bright, gleaming starlight to see, Lift up little hands now and praise Him as they; In swaddling clothes lying, so meek and so mild, Rejoice that a Savior from sin you can boast, And purer than angels, the heavenly Child. And join in the song of the heavenly host. Responsive Reading: Leader: He came as a baby in a manger, People: Come, Lord Jesus. Leader: He came to be our Savior. People: Come, Lord Jesus. Leader: With joy and gladness, People: Come, Lord Jesus. Leader: He comes to us each day in His Word of promise. People: Come, Lord Jesus. Leader: Let us open our hearts to Him, People: and walk in His ways. Leader: He will come again to take us to Himself in heaven. People: Come, Lord Jesus. SONG: Sing Noel Sung by the Junior Choir 1
The Message Presented by the Children Scene 1: The Story of Mary and Joseph Characters: Mary Daniela Schlesiger Angel Gabriel Deborah Sitorus Reader 1 Steven Swinkels SONG: Alepun Sung by the Sunday Church School Scene 2: Shepherds get the good news SONG: Shepherd Carol Sung by the Junior Choir Characters: Shepherds Ben Costen, Edward Dietrich, Simon Giles, Nathan Haché, Joshua McFarlane, Kieran McFarlane, Martin Schlesiger and Gideon Sitorus Sheep Timothy Costen, James Couto, Jaxon Couto, Adeline Giles, Elizabeth Risto, Harrison Weinheimer and Jacob Weinheimer Angels Grace Dietrich, Tara Eipe, Klara Mezo, MacKenzie Poulsen, Rebecca Risto and Sabrina Risto Joseph Steven Swinkels Reader 2 Samuel Costen Reader 4 Tara Eipe Reader 6 Simon Mezo Reader 3 Rebecca Risto Reader 5 Sabrina Risto SONG: In a Little Stable Sung by the Kindergarten class and Grades 1 & 2 CAROL (sung by congregation): Away in a Manger ELW #277 1.Away in a manger, no crib for his 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 the sky and stay by my cradle till 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 Reader 7 Gabriel Dietrich Reader 8 Etienne Eason Voice of God Mystery 2
Ornament Distribution SONG: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Angels We Have Heard On High performed by Tara Eipe SONG: Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht (While by my Sheep) performed by Béatrice Boutilier (clarinet), Etienne Eason (vocals) and Cecilia Eason (piano) Scene 3: The Arrival of the Wise Men Characters: Star of Bethlehem Sam Costen Wise Men Ben Costen, Gabriel Dietrich, Etienne Eason King Herod Simon Mezo Reader 9 Grace Dietrich Reader 10 Klara Mezo Reader 11 Edward Dietrich Reader 12 Martine Schlesiger Reader 13 Gideon Sitorus Offering - piano Joseph s Lullaby performed by Rebecca Wong SONG: Go Tell It On the Mountain Sung by the Sunday Church School and the Junior Choir A Christmas Prayer: ALL: Father in heaven, thank You for sending us Your Son and our Savior, Jesus. Thank You for all You have done and continue to do for us in His name. For forgiveness of sins, and for joy, peace, hope, and all spiritual blessings, we give You thanks. Fill our hearts with love for You and for others. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. Lord s Prayer Benediction Pastor Beglo May the Lord bless and keep us in God s Christmas grace. May the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be with us today, tomorrow and forever. Amen. 3
Closing Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ELW 270 1. Hark! The herald angels sing, 2. Christ, by highest heav n adored, Glory to the newborn King; Christ, the everlasting Lord, peace on earth and mercy mild, late in time behold him come, God and sinners reconciled! offspring of a virgin s womb. Joyful, all you nations, rise, Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, join the triumph of the skies; Hail incarnate Deity! With angelic hosts proclaim, Pleased as man with us to dwell, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Refrain Jesus, our Immanuel! Refrain 3. Hail, the heav n-born Prince of peace! Refrain: Hail, the Sun of righteousness! Hark! The herald angels sing, Light and life to all he brings, Glory to the newborn King ris n with healing in his wings. Mild He lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give us second birth. Refrain Postlude: Allegro in G Georg Philipp Telemann performed by Anuli Eipe ******* Large Print Hymnals/Portable Receivers are in the church office or from an usher THIS WEEK Today Finnish Service 3:00 p.m. Tuesday Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Service Committee 10:00 a.m. Thursday Senior Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. FELLOWSHIP please join us for a special fellowship hour hosted by the parents of the Sunday Church School immediately following the service. JUNIOR CHOIR Cecilia Eason, Etienne Eason, Jade Goodman, Ryanna Haché, Klara Mezo, Simon Mezo, Deborah Sitorus and Gideon Sitorus THANK YOU to all the teachers Marianne Dietrich, Sarah Kotyck, Julia Kalbfleisch-Mezo, Diane Todd, our student helpers Anuli Eipe, Grace Gillis, Katie Gillis, Matthew Warner and Joshua Wong and our parent helpers Eric Costen, Nicolas Eason, Nicole Giles and Jonathan Risto. SPECIAL THANKS to Elaine Graham, Karen Holmes and Rebecca Wong for their musical direction and accompaniment. CONTRIBUTIONS for 2015 must be made in 2015. Late contributions will be recorded in 2016. 4
SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL Thank you for hosting the fellowship today. Classes finish today and resume on January 10, 2015. Next Sunday, December 20, the SCS Celebrate Happy Birthday Jesus. Children are encouraged to attend worship with their parents on December 27 and January 3. THANK YOU to all who contributed to the Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 6. Especially Nancy Kingsbury, Eudora Nedd and Iris Goodman for organizing this event. It was a great success!! CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS cost $10. On an envelope indicate number of flowers donations, name, envelope # and amount paid. Place the envelope on offering plate. ANNUAL REPORTS to be submitted by Committee Chairpersons as soon as possible. 2016 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available in Parish Hall. Please take your envelopes with you and start using them in January. CANADA LUTHERAN group subscription is $17.25 per household. A donation covers a subscription for the year. Please mark an offering envelope Canada Lutheran. MITTEN TREE is available in the Parish Hall. It is decorated with winter mittens, scarves, toques & socks to help others in need for Christmas. Thanks to the Service Committee for co-ordinating the mitten tree. Today is the last day to contribute. CENTRETOWN CHURCHES EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE Peanut butter, Canned Soup and Canned Pasta. Place your donation in the basket on the parish hall stage. Thank you. Small empty clean containers are also needed. http://cefottawa.org/. ROOF APPEAL Goal $30,000.00 Donations to December 6 - $18,627. GIFTS FROM THE HEART There is still time before Christmas to order a gift, call 1-800-661-2597 or visit the website at www.clwr.org. ADVENT LUTHERAN MID-WEEK SERVICES AT MT. CALVARY Mt. Calvary, St. Peter s, St. John and Resurrection will share soup (6pm) and worship with Holden Evening Prayer (7pm) on Wednesdays, Dec. 16 & 23. WELCOME If you are a visitor, please sign our guest book. Come worship with us again. To those looking for a church home, we invite you to join to join St. Peter s, a community of faith seeking to grow in God s grace and love. St. Peter s Lutheran Church 400 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5A2 Telephone: 613-233-9911 Fax: 613-233-9936 Email: info@stpetersottawa.ca www.stpetersottawa.ca The Rev. Dr. Barton Beglo, Pastor Karen Holmes, Organist/Choir Director Elaine Graham, Associate Organist 5