St. Philip s Episcopal Church The Nativity of Our Lord Christmas Day December 25, 2016 10:00 AM Adoration of the Child Angelico (1400-1455) Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina The Right Reverend Rob Skirving, Bishop The Reverend W. Reginald Simmons, Asst. Rector
HOLY EUCHARIST: RITE TWO HYMNAL BCP Prelude Lo How A Rose arranged by Bish Call to Worship My Spirit is Longing Roberts Opening Hymn Go Tell It On the Mountain 99 The Salutation 355 Opening Acclamation 355 Gloria S280 The Collect for Purity 355 Lighting of Advent Wreath Leader: We light this Advent Candle in celebration of the coming of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen. THE WORD OF THE LORD A Lesson from the Book of 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. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Psalm 96 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; * sing to the LORD, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the LORD and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. 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 due 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; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the LORD when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. 13 He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth. A Lesson from the Book of 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. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem 79 v. 1,2 The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke (2:1-20) People: Glory be to thee, O Lord. 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 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. Reader: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Sequence Hymn- O Little Town of Bethlehem 79 v. 3 Sermon Fr. Bill Eberle The Nicene Creed 358 The Prayers of the People Form VI 388 The Confession and Absolution 360 The Peace 360 Announcements THE HOLY COMMUNION Offertory Anthem Were You There Sleeth The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A 361 Sanctus S 129 The Lord s Prayer 364 The Breaking of the Bread 364 The Fraction Anthem (sing with choir) WLP 875
Communion (All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion. If you would like a gluten free wafer, please let the priest know.) Communion Hymns Post Communion Prayer 365 Blessing Closing Hymn Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 107 Dismissal Postlude God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen arranged by Bish We would like to extend a warm welcome to any visitors who may be with us this morning and invite you to fill out a visitor's card. ST. PHILIP S MISSION STATEMENT St. Philip s Church is a family called by Christ to love God, to love each other as God loves us, to share our talents and resources with the community and the world, to be a growing and inclusive parish through prayer, education, worship and service. LAY EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS 10:00 AM Ricky Evans USHERS/GREETERS 10:00 AM Ted Sinclaire, Sue Sinclaire LAY EUCHARISTIC VISITOR: Loraine Armstrong VESTRY PERSON OF THE DAY Ricky Evans
CALENDAR Please Note: The church office will be closed December 25 January 1, 2017 Monday, December 26 2:00 PM Seekers (Parish Hall) Wednesday, December 28 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Centering Prayer and Meditation (Parish Hall) 10:00 AM Bible Study (Parish Hall) Thursday, December 29 8:00 PM - AA (Parish Hall) Sunday, January 1 10:30 AM Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children s Church St. Philip s Vestry 2015-2017 Bill Carney - 301-351-2450 or wscarney@yahoo.com Mike Chase - 704-616-5896 or mschase3@gmail.com Barbara Edwards - 910-253-6933 or dedwards24@ec.rr.com Marty Younts - 336-250-9465 or myounts@ec.rr.com 2016-2018 Maryann Darzano - 910-253-4313 or fdarzano@ec.rr.com Geoff Gersen - 910-363-5025 or ggersen8@gmail.com Fallon Pearce - 910-612-2889 or fallon2514@gmail.com Ruth Smith - 910-409-9325 or rdsjas@atmc.net 2017-2019 Bill Bittenbender - 910-253-9846 or wbittenbender@ec.rr.com Dana Richardson - 910-754-8138 or jdr-lar@atmc.net Dave Stevens - 910-409-0444 or dave.stevens@wemeantrucks.com Jennifer Williams - 910-523-1392 or jswilliamsdds@yahoo.com
Parish Staff Assistant Rector: The Reverend Reginald Simmons Organist-Choirmaster: Mrs. Deborah Skillman Parish Administrator: Mrs. Lorraine Beamer Sexton: Ms. Kitty Stanton St. Philip s Episcopal Church P.O. Box 10476, Southport, NC 28461 910-457-5643, 910-457-6991 (Fax) Email: info@stphilipschurch.org Website: www.stphilipschurch.org Like us on FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/stphilipschurch
Poinsettias Given in Memory of: Our Parents by Cathie and Dennis Courtnage The Steuterman Family by Mary Christine and Frank Kostainschek Mom and Dad Acker by Bobbie and Terry Acker Our son Jeff Acker by Bobbie and Terry Acker Marie B. Bratun by Maryann B. Redington John J. Bratun by Maryann B. Redington Edward S. Redington by Maryann B. Redington Josephine O. Redington by Maryann B. Redington Our Parents, Peter and Lee del Sol, by Peter and Anne del Sol Our Parents, Cyril and Joan Clark, by Peter and Anne del Sol Phyllis and Arthur and John Garland by Paul and Jennifer Mitchell Edward S. Redington by John O. Redington Josephine O. Redington by John O. Redington John Kerr by Cathy Duthie Doreen Kerr by Cathy Duthie Joseph and Josephine Carpenter by Jake and Lorraine Beamer Dorothy Orose by Jacob Beamer Craig C. Tarler by Chris and Patty Tarler Kathryn Youberg by George and Donna Myers William and Claire Barnes by William and Judy Barnes Joseph and Josephine Siudara by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Harry and Eleanore DeYoung by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Arthur Chauncy and Marion McNair Drewry by Ruth and Jimbo Smith James Arthur and Sarah Orr Smith Jr. by Ruth and Jimbo Smith Waller Garland Wills III by Ruth and Jimbo Smith Donna Hladik Smith by Ruth and Jimbo Smith Allison Elizabeth Smith by Ruth and Jimbo Smith Our Parents, Donato and Amelia Santora, by Jim and Danice Paxton Our Parents, Harry and Betty Paxton, by Jim and Danice Paxton Raymond Ray by Marie Ray and children, Brian Ray and Allison Odom Alec Forrester by Joan Forrester Lenahan Michael Lenahan by Joan Forrester Lenahan Raymond L. Campbell Jr. by Peggy Campbell and Family Mrs. Dorothy Schaub by Daniel and Nancy Corsi Glenn and Helen Prudhon by Annette Prudhonn Crane Deceased Members of the Corsi Family by Dan and Nancy Corsi David Mead by Louise Mead Our Parents by Ernie and Nancy Cordes Our Mothers, Alice Jowitt Hill and Ruth Lee Davis by Don and Tricia Hill Our Loved Ones by Bob and Bobbie Fuchs Our Parents, Russ and Hazel Rupp, by Betty and Russ Rupp Our Parents, Harold and Eva Romar, by Betty and Russ Rupp
Our Wonderful Parents by Roy and Cheryl Daniel Florence Maroto by Kathy and Bob Dzubak Our Parents by Dana and Lorraine Richardson Shepard Mitchell by Roy and Jane Mitchell Carol Mitchell by Roy and Jane Mitchell Robert Bob Childs and Meezie Childs by Dick and Teresa Conrad Henry L. Buck Kitchin by Cissy Kitchin Russell Wichman by Steven and Linda Wichman Smith Martha Wichman by Steven and Linda Wichman Smith John C. Smith by Steven and Linda Wichman Smith Martha Beattie by Steven and Linda Wichman Smith Our Parents by Bill and Pat Bittenbender Lenore Narkawicz by Lori and Allen Feezor Bill Feezor by Lori and Allen Feezor Our Son, Eric, by Bill and Ellen Engelhardt W. Cabell Rives III by Linda S. Rives Craig Thomas by The Thomas Family Thomas R. and Alice Lippard Jr. by Thomas and Marilyn Lippard III Joseph F. and Thelma Jones by Thomas and Marilyn Lippard III Poinsettias Given in Honor of: Our Wonderful Parents by Cathie and Dennis Courtnage The Kostainschek Family by Frank and Mary Christine Kostainschek Lucy Yeager, our 5 th Great-Grandbaby, by Bobbie and Terry Acker Patrick Orr Redington by Maryann B. Redington Our Daughter Amanda and her Husband Jon, in celebration of their marriage by Peter and Anne del Sol Vince and Mildred Mitchell by Paul and Jennifer Mitchell Patrick O. Redington by John O. Redington Maryann B. Redington by John O. Redington Joan Duthie by Cathy Duthie Jacob Joseph Beamer by Jake and Lorraine Beamer Kitty Stanton by Lorraine and Jake Beamer My Family by Annamaria Scott Our Granddaughter Annalise and Annie by Jim and Marianne Huntley The Joy of Family at Christmas by Maryann and Frank Darzano St. Philip s Carillon Ministry by Barbara A. Reed My Good Friend, Lou Mead, by Pat Prather Fr. Reggie, who has brought so much joy to St. Philip s by Chris and Patty Tarler Our Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren by Jim and Muriel Nelson Our Stephen Ministry Leaders and the New Class of Stephen Ministers by Barbara and Dave Edwards
Tree of Lights Given in Memory of: Our Son, Jeff, by Terry and Bobbie Acker Doris and Jack Eckman by Donna and George Myers Ronald Amorelli by Marie Ray Raymond Ray by Marie Ray Bill Viner by Ellie DeYoung and Joe Siudara Brenda Baker by Ellie DeYoung Lillain DiStefano and Eleanore DeYoung by Joe and Ellie Jody Leleck by Ellie DeYoung Dave Shawn by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Mike Chaplow by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Bob and Jeff Goldstein by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Eric Wint by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Bob Spitaleri by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Bert Felton by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Dan Omeara by Ellie DeYoung Mel Heath by Joe Siudara and Ellie DeYoung Alvin J. Banker and Sally V. Banker by Harold and Debbie Gross Lynda Tank by Ernest and Nancy Cordes Mary Lou Hague by Sherron and Larry Oyler Francis W. Reed by Barbara A. Reed Jack Mills by Barbara and Dave Edwards June Simpson by Barbara and Dave Edwards Andrew Baldree by Bill and Mandy Tomz Ernest Scott by Annamaria Scott Mrs. Susie Carson by Roy and Cheryl Daniel Neil Williams by Mandy and Bill Tomz Buck Kitchin by Cissy Kitchin Alan Slater by Mandy and Bill Tomz Dr. and Mrs. Jefferson Davis by Cissy Kitchin Past Family Members by Bill and Pat Bittenbender W. Cabell Rives by Linda S. Rives
Tree of Lights Given in Honor of: Bud Birmelin by Jimmy and May Moore Jim and Ellen Green by Jimmy and May Moore Ruth Carver by Jimmy and May Moore Judy-Lynn Benjamin by Yvonne Moody Emily Benjamin by Yvonne Moody Friends and Family by Bobbie and Terry Acker Priscilla and Norm Wheeler by Pat Prather Ava Grace Jernigan by Roy and Cheryl Daniel Laney Watts by Roy and Cheryl Daniel Tabitha Chemelli by Yvonne Moody Ronry Gaddy by Yvonne Moody Austin and Morgan Anderson by Roy and Cheryl Daniel Mrs. Nona Gephardt by Roy and Cheryl Daniel The Church Office Volunteers by Lorraine Beamer Fr. Reggie, Kim, Winston and Savannah Simmons by The Beamers Karen and Bob Watson by Louise Mead Bonnie Carpenter by Lee and Anita DuBois Kirsten Hennessy by Roy and Cheryl Daniel June Ritchey by Lee and Anita DuBois Gene DuBois by Lee and Anita DuBois Our Children and Grandchildren by Ruth and Jimbo Smith Jeanne DuBois by Lee and Anita DuBois John Drew Bybee by Lee and Anita DuBois Bob and Pat Gavlick by Jim and Danice Paxton Ted and Lousie Paulauskas by Jim and Danice Paxton Lois Hoopes by Jim and Danice Paxton Barry and Logan Salazar by Jim and Danice Paxton Nick Walker by Jim and Danice Paxton Charlotte Rosenberger by Jim and Danice Paxton Jimmie and Ann Plemmons by Ennis Hardin Marjorie Thomas by Bonnie Thomas Jimmy and Brenda Thomas by Ennis Hardin Steve Hardin by Ennis Hardin