THE OLIN T. BINKLEY MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH CAROLS AND CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE DECEMBER 24, 2015 7:00 PM
PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Gloria Westminster Carol Michael Burkhardt arr. Carl J. Nygard, Jr. * CONGREGATIONAL CAROL It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 153 CAROL Catalonian Carol arr. Martha Lynn Thompson Myn lyking R.R. Terry * CONGREGATIONAL CAROL Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 163 W ZLOBIE LEZY Come, All Ye Shepherds arr. Thompson Love Came Down at Christmas Allen Pote * CONGREGATIONAL CAROL O Little Town of Bethlehem 144 ST. LOUIS Gloria Burkhardt THE WORSHIP OF GOD CHIMING THE HOUR PROCESSION OF LIGHT THE FIRST GOSPEL LESSON John 1: 1-5 CHORAL INTROIT Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light J.S. Bach Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning; O shepherds, greet that glorious sight, our Lord a crib adorning. This child, this little helpless boy, shall be our confidence and joy, the power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making. * LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE The Bradshaw Family Leader: Hear the words of the prophet: The people who walked in the darkness have seen a great light ; People: Those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them the light has shined Leader: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us ; People: Authority rests upon his shoulders, and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9: 2,6) Leader: Tonight we light the Christ Candle. Christ, our Lord, is born! * PROCESSIONAL HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful 148 ADESTE FIDELES * INVOCATION
LISTENING & PRAYING THE SECOND GOSPEL LESSON Luke 2: 1-20 One: This is the Gospel of Christ. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Away in a Manger arr. Mack Wilberg The text to the anthem may be found on page 147 of the hymnal. THE THIRD GOSPEL LESSON John 1: 14-16 One: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. THE SERMON THE EVENING PRAYER AND PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Marcus McFaul Stephanie Ford * CAROL OF ADORATION Good Christian Friends, Rejoice 164 IN DULCI JUBILO THE GREAT THANKSGIVING AROUND THE TABLE The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and good to give God our thanks and praise. Let us pray Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with the celestial choirs and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing the glory of your name! (Sung): CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION Tonight, we receive the symbols of love and life by observing communion through intinction. Each pew row beginning with the back row in each section will exit to the right aisle and come forward to receive the bread and then dip it into the cup, returning to their pew by the left aisle. Those desirous of gluten free elements are asked to remain seated and raise their hand, and it will be brought to you.
MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Meditation on Greensleeves Lucy Vander Kamp CONGREGATIONAL CAROL What Child Is This 162 GREENSLEEVES When Love Was Born Mark Schultz Starlight shines, the night is still, shepherds watching from a hill. I close my eyes to see the night when love was born. A perfect child gently waits, a mother bends to kiss God's face. I close my eyes to see the night when love was born. Angels fill the midnight sky and they sing Hallelujah, He is Christ, our King Emmanuel, Prince of peace. Love come down for you and me, Heaven's gift, the holy spark, to light the way inside our hearts. Bethlehem, through your small door came the hope we've waited for. The world was changed forevermore when love was born. OFFERING ANTHEM AT THE OFFERTORY O Holy Night Adolphe Adam O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the dear Saviour's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here came the wise men from the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger; in all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need, he guardeth us from danger, Behold your King! Before the lowly bend! * CAROL Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 150 MENDELSSOHN * PRAYER OF DEDICATION Dale Osborne CANDLELIGHTING CAROL Silent Night, Holy Night insert We will pass light as we begin singing Silent Night. Please tip unlighted candles to receive the flame from the lighted ones. We remain seated for the carol, but lift and raise our candles on the final stanza. SILENCE * THE BENEDICTION You are invited to quietly exit the Sanctuary into the wonder and mystery of this holy night. Hearing assistance devices and children s worship bags are available in the Narthex before service begins. The bulletin cover art is Pamela Dumire, Watchman Tell Us of the Star, 2013. * The Congregation standing as each is able.
PARTICIPANTS The Reverend Dr. Marcus W. McFaul, Intentional Interim Minister The Reverend W. Dale Osborne, Associate Minister The Reverend Dr. Stephanie Ford, Minister of Christian Formation Daniel C. Cherrix, Minister of Music and Organist The Chancel Choir Jacob Nault, guest conductor and vocalist Stephenie Sanders, soprano Caryl Thomason Price, mezzo-soprano Janice Pope, accompanist The Bell Choir Brooks De Wetter-Smith, flute Nishanth Shah, violin Apoorva Iyengar, violin Molly Merritt, viola Tim Holley, cello Lucy Vander Kamp, harp About This Evening s Offering Based on nominations from the congregation, the Outreach Committee, with unanimous support from the Church Council, presents the following recipients of this evening s offering: 1) The Pastor s Emergency/Discretionary Fund, which is used to assist Binkley members and community members who are struggling to pay for rent, utilities, or medicine. 2) The Refugee Resettlement Fund, which will allow us to support Nanh Siu as she travels from Vietnam to live with her Binkley family here in Durham. 3) An American Baptist Churches, USA initiative to provide educational support for Syrian refugee children living in Lebanese refugee camps. The children need school supplies, coats, uniforms and teachers. Please prayerfully consider your contribution to the Christmas Eve offering.