UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Christmas Eve 2016 7:00pm INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL INTERFAITH
7:00 PM Christmas Eve December 24, 2016 Sanctuary Lessons and Carols PRELUDE Carol Medley Trad. *ENTRANCE CAROL 234 O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fidelis Verse One is sung by the soloist; congregation please rise at the sound of the organ and sing verses 1-6. Heidi Frazier, Soloist *INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Valerie Jackson One: Beloved in Christ, we are gathered together on this Eve of Christmas to prepare our hearts for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ; to meditate upon the mystery of that Incarnation by which our nature is redeemed, and to receive with joy the message of our salvation. ALL: Drop down, O heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open, and let them bring forth justice and grace. Isaiah 45:8 INVOCATION AND WORDS OF WELCOME I. AT THE MANGER: MARY *CAROL 221 (verses 1, 2, 4) In The Bleak Midwinter Cranham THE STORY OF MARY: Luke 1:26-35 Abby Dolce PRAYER: Almighty God, in choosing Mary to be the mother of your Son, you made known your gracious regard for the poor and lowly. Grant us grace to receive your Word in humility, and so to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. II. AT THE MANGER: JOSEPH Rev. Debby Lawrence ANTHEM What Child Is This? Howard Helvey THE STORY OF JOSEPH: Matthew 1:18-21 Lawson Green
PRAYER: Rev. Lawrence O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. III. AT THE MANGER: THE STAR ANTHEM Baby Boy Robert Penn THE STORY OF THE STAR: Matthew 2:1-2, 7-10 LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT & CHRIST CANDLES One: Arise, shine, for your light has come. ALL: And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. One: For darkness shall cover the earth, ALL: And thick darkness the peoples. One: But the Lord will arise upon you, ALL: And his glory will appear over you. Isaiah 60:1-2 Matthew Frazier The Bowsher/Leisegang Families *CAROL 238 Angels We Have Heard On High Gloria IV. AT THE MANGER: ANGELS THE STORY OF THE ANGELS: Luke 2:8-14 Rohan Dawson ANTHEM Light Our Darkness Lloyd Larson PRAYER: Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus, redeemer of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. V. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST THE STORY OF JESUS BIRTH: Luke 2:1-7 Brett O Connor *CAROL 246 (verses 1, 2) Joy to the World Antioch CHILDREN S MOMENT Duane Buys OFFERTORY Once in Royal David s City Henry J. Gauntlett Peniel Band
OFFERING The Christmas Eve Offering will be shared equally between these ministries: Urban Peak residential shelter for at-risk youth Warren Village residential program for single parent families Loaves and Fishes local Habitat for Humanity coalition Sierra Leone - NarSarah Health Clinic, against Ebola epidemic Members who wish to designate their gift for annual giving may mark their check or envelope Church UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER Kevin Garman Lord of Christmas, we are mindful of the supreme gift that you gave us in a manger at Bethlehem. Humbly we offer our gifts of service and possessions in joyful thanksgiving for the love you have shown us. Accept these gifts for the sake of your Son who was born to us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. VI. THE LIGHT OF CHRIST FILLS OUR HEARTS LESSON OF LIGHT: John 1:1-14 Rev. Jackson SOLO O Holy Night Adolphe Adam Kelly Sowell, Soprano LITANY FOR CANDLELIGHTING Brittaney Nelson One: Now the light has come into the world, the light that is peace and hope for all humanity. ALL: With eager and expectant hearts, we greet the light of Christ. One: To receive the Christ-light, tilt your candle. After you have received the Christ-light, hold your candle straight up to pass the light on to others. ALL: Holy is the night and holy is the one who has come into the world. Amen. *CAROL (see next page) Silent Night Stille Nacht *BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson POSTLUDE Joy to the World Handel/Tedd Smith Assisting in Worship Director of Music: Robert Penn; Organist/Pianist: Renae Gudvangen Greeters: Richard & Janet Nelson, Cal & Mary Neptune Ushers: Jeff Flynn, Nate Eckloff, Kelsey Forsyth, Daren Matthews, Michael Cox, Les Law, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Embra Daylie, Nathan Daylie Acolytes: Bronte Bedin, Sean Flynn Peniel Band: Kevin Garman, Jessica Carmer, Denton Hanson Flowers for our December 18 services were donated by Lola Ozman in memory of Dale and in honor of her family. Nursery Care is provided in our nursery. Please see an usher for assistance. *Please stand when able
Silent Night, Holy Night Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing, Alleluia! Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from your holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth, Jesus, Lord, at your birth. Silent Night, Holy Night! Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE Wear your pajamas! We will have one informal service on December 25th at 10:00am in Wasser Chapel. We will sing carols until 10:45am, followed by the assembly of Car Care Kits to hand out to those without homes that we might see on street corners. We are collecting the following items for the kits: Men s white tube socks Water bottles Granola bars Fruit cups Disposable hand warmers Gallon size Ziploc bags Cracker snack packs Travel size toiletries HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Please join us Sunday, January 1 st at 11am for one unified Service in the Sanctuary. We will resume having our three services on January 8, 2017. 8:30am Informal Worship in Wasser Chapel 10:30am Peniel Worship in Wasser Chapel 11:00am Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
Poinsettias Mary Erculiani Nancy Gwin Susan Lyday The Long Family The Bedin Family The Bedin Family Phyllis Ward Linda Schuyler The Green Family The Green Family The Rollins Family The Rollins Family Debby Lawrence Jeanette McIntosh George K Gramer Jr. Tanda Peña Leon & Marilyn Meredith Dolores Hernandez The Rohs Family The Rohs Family The Rohs Family Lois Anderson Andriette Jordan-Fields Rev. Valerie L. Jackson Rev. Valerie L. Jackson Rev. Valerie L. Jackson In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow In honor of Bill & Jan Wilson In memory of Frank Madren In honor of Linda & Tony Bedin In memory of Ruth, Philip, & John Perdew In memory of my parents In memory of Rebecca Ricker In memory of Loved Ones In memory of Marge & Dick O Brien In memory of Sherrie de los Reyes In honor of Visitation Ministries In memory of Loved Ones passed In memory of my parents In memory of Effie Hyson & Joyce VanCamp In honor of Adam, Jennifer, & Makena: our greatest gifts In honor of Barry, Darlene, & Abebe In memory of Papa Bill & Grandma In honor of Mimi & Grandpa In honor of JoAnn In memory and honor of family and friends In memory of Alwena Sample In memory of Mary & John Lomax In memory of Desi & Edward Grant In memory of Deacon Lula L. Axson, Jacquelyn Noelle, & Lovell Barnes If you ordered a poinsettia, it is available to be taken home with you after the this service. Thank you!
Reverend Dr. Valerie Jackson Reverend Debby Lawrence Duane Buys Hannah Westra Liza Stoltz Hanson Liza Stoltz Hanson & Denton Hanson Kevin Garman JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown Renae Gudvangen Jessica Carmer Marilyn Stranske Sandy Schumm Josh Rousis Bethany Hader Jenna Clark Larry Grauberger Jo and Jim Morgan MaryAnn Buys STAFF Senior Pastor Associate Pastor of Congregational Care Director of Christian Education Assistant to Christian Education Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Peniel Leaders Program Director of Evanston Center/Peniel Band Director of Music/Organist Assistant Organist/Pianist UPark UMC Administrative Assistant Evanston Center Administrative Assistant Bookkeeper Custodian/Resident Caretaker Youth Assistant Interim Chorister Director Lay Leaders Lay Leaders Wedding Coordinator University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736 upark@universityparkumc.org www.universityparkumc.org Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St Denver CO 80210 (303) 722-7217 evanstoncenter@gmail.com www.evanstoncenter.com Vision: A community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us. Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International