December 24, 2015 Order of Worship 6:30 pm, 9:00 pm Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Eve G A T H E R I N G Please silence all electronic devices and prepare for worship. PRELUDE (6:30 pm) Elaine Koga, piano Mary, Did You Know? [Mark Lowry] Emily Rudolph, vocalist (9:00 pm) Elaine Koga, piano Lo Desembre Congelat [arr. Cathy Moklebust] Cold December Flies Away Handbell Choir WORDS OF WELCOME Pastor Telyea (congregation stands) HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful ELW Hymn 283 Stanzas 1-3 CALL TO WORSHIP CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful ELW Hymn 283 Stanza 4 APOSTOLIC GREETING A Rejoice! I bring good news for all people, for unto you a child is born. Alleluia! Tonight the angels sing on earth. Glory to God in the highest! Congregation A Assisting Minister Pastor Today s Theme God promises, God sends, Jesus is Lord. We live in a community that trusts that love and mercy abound as God sends Jesus to be one of us, one with us, one for us. We know the whole story: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Tonight we hear the story one more time. Joy to the world! 1
HYMN OF PRAISE Angels We Have Heard on High ELW Hymn 289 Angels We Have Heard On High: Text: French carol; tr. H. F. Hemy, The Crown of Jesus Music, 1864 PRAYER OF THE DAY (congregation is seated) 2 W O R D FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2-7 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. MUSIC (6:30 pm) Gloria Movement One [Antonio Vivaldi] Chancel Choir and Orchestra Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory be to God in the highest. (9:00 pm) musical interlude SECOND LESSON Titus 2:11-14 L The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. (congregation stands)
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION On Christmas Night ELW Hymn 274 Stanza 1 On Christmas Night: Arr. from the Oxford Book of Carols Oxford University Press 1928. The Good News of Jesus according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. GOSPEL Luke 2:1-20 The Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ. GOSPEL RESPONSE On Christmas Night ELW Hymn 274 Stanza 4 SERMON Pastor McEachran (6:30 pm) Did You Hear What I Heard? (9:00 pm) The Holy Family The Body of Christ 3
HYMN OF THE DAY Come and Sing the Christmas Story NICENE CREED A We confess our faith in the words of the Nicene Creed. We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE PRAYERS A Your promise is here. We walk in your light. THE PEACE The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you. (shared in community) 4
OFFERING (6:30 pm) Angels Carol [John Rutter] Women of the Chancel Choir (9:00 pm) Une Jeune Pucelle [arr Cathy Moklebust] The Huron Carol Handbell Choir (congregation stands) OFFERTORY PRAYER M E A L GREAT THANKSGIVING SANCTUS EUCHARISTIC PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen. (congregation is seated) LAMB OF GOD COMMUNION DISTRIBUTION (6:30 pm) Away in a Manger [Walter Pelz] Chancel Choir; Karin Islip, violin Gesu Bambino [Pietro Yon] Shelly Abner, Karin Islip, violin; Will Simpson, piano Virgin s Slumber Song [Max Reger] Erin Simpson, vocalist Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life ELW Hymn 816 (9:00 pm) Angels Carol [John Rutter] Erin Simpson, Vanessa Wilkie, vocalists Virgin s Slumber Song [Max Reger] Erin Simpson, vocalist Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life ELW Hymn 816 POST-COMMUNION BLESSING May the body and blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, strengthen and keep you in God s loving grace, now and forever. Amen. 5
PRAYER CANDLELIGHTING (for your safety, please tip only the unlit candle) HYMN Silent Night, Holy Night ELW Hymn 281 Silent Night, Holy Night: Text: Joseph Mohr, 1792 1849; translated, John K. Young, 1820 1885; Music: Stille Nacht, Franz Gruber, 1787 1863 S E N D I N G BLESSING CLOSING HYMN Joy to the World ELW Hymn 267 A Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. POSTLUDE 6
P A R T I C I P A N T S Presiding Minister Pastor Wesley C. Telyea Preaching Minister Pastor James N. McEachran Director of Music Ministries/Organist Dr. Will Simpson Assisting Ministers (6:30 pm) Jon Thorpe (9:00 pm) Sue Short Communion Assistant (6:30 pm) Tom Getzinger Acolytes (6:30 pm) Collin Feldman, Jillian Nielsen (9:00 pm) Livi Myhre, Sidney Cottrell Crucifers (6:30 pm) Joslyn Nielsen (9:00 pm) Davis Carmichael Altar Guild (6:30 pm) Karin Eklof, Deanna Oeffner, Christine Koch (9:00 pm) Linda Powell, Janan Twito, Karin Eklof, JoAn Eklof Greeters (6:30 pm) Deanna and Roger Oeffner (9:00 pm) Ron and Joanne Baker Lectors (6:30 pm) Deanna Oeffner (9:00 pm) Linda Gilham Ushers (6:30 pm) Guy Feldman, Caden Feldman (9:00 pm) Sherry Grindeland, Gary Rudolph Percussion Rob Parks Unless otherwise noted, Scripture readings are from the NRSV. W E L C O M E CHRISTMAS EVE AT SAINT ANDREW S WELCOME TO WORSHIP THIS EVENING! We trust that you will find a time of reflection and joy as we share the news of Jesus birth. If you are visiting, we welcome your return and would be happy to respond to any questions you might have about your participation in the life and ministry of our congregation. SUNDAY AT SAINT ANDREW S A WORD OF THANKS from the Ministry Team for the many words and acts of kindness expressed during this season of blessing. We appreciate each of you and are thankful for your constant loving support of our ministries in your midst. Merry Christmas and a truly blessed new year of life together in Christ! ONE WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday, December 27, we will have one worship service only at 9:30 am. There is no Education Hour. We welcome Pastor Elizabeth Rawlings as our Presiding and Preaching Minister. Pastor Rawlings is the Lutheran Campus Ministry Pastor at the University of Washington, and was the Youth Director at Saint Andrew s from July 2004 - March 2009. HEALING PRAYERS are offered during the distribution of Holy Communion on Sunday, December 27. Trained healing ministers will receive your requests before or after receiving the Eucharist. It can be especially meaningful to have a laying on of hands and an anointing of oil, if desired. It is appropriate to bring ANY request or concern that you may have for yourself or someone else. These may be prayers for emotional, spiritual, or physical healing. It can be a peace that brings wholeness, according to God s will, in a number of ways. If you are unable to walk to the kneelers, please ask an usher to assist or move to the bottom of the stairs on the East side of the sanctuary (near the pulpit) and the Healing Minister will come to you. 7
YOUTH EDUCATION MINISTRIES (SUNDAYS AT 9:45 AM) PLEASE NOTE: There are no education classes on Sunday, December 27. All classes resume on January 3. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL (age 2 through grade 5): All children are invited to join our Sunday Church School classes, held during the Education Hour at 9:45 am. All classes meet downstairs in the Education Wing. Two-year olds through Kindergarten students begin each Sunday with Music in Room 106. The SCS office is located on the lower level near the narthex stairs. Students who are new to our congregation are asked to come to the SCS office to register and receive a class assignment. AFFIRMATION OF BAPTISM/ CONFIRMATION (ABC) (grades 6-8): Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 am. Those students new to our congregation are asked to contact Pastor Telyea for more information. CROSSWALK (grades 9-12): Changes are coming to CrossWalk! Join us on January 3 to find out more...9:45 am in 319/Youth Room. SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION MINISTRIES (9:45 AM) January 3, 10, and 17 DISCIPLESHIP: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW JESUS? Presenter: Pastor Wesley Telyea 301/Fellowship Hall North In a world that is coming more and more secular what does it mean to follow Jesus? How can you explain your faith to your friends in nonoffensive ways? How do you teach your kids the faith taking into account they might very well be ridiculed for it? How can you show the love of Christ to those who the Church has hurt? Join Pastor Telyea as he explores what the Bible has to say about these questions and more. January 10 STEPPING INTO ADULTHOOD: Faith Stepping Stones for Parents of High School Seniors Facilitators: Lois Nelson, Kari Henderson Room 112 This session addresses: Where is Your Senior Now: Current plans for post-graduation, gifting, and faith after graduation. ADULT EDUCATION DURING THE WEEK TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Presenter: Pastor McEachran 9:30 am, 322/Conference Room It is never too late to join the adventure of seeing into the Gospel of Luke. Our theme is Luke, from the Inside Out. We will resume again on Tuesday, January 5, with Jesus being challenged by the Pharisees, Luke 11:14--12:12. Bring your favorite translation and join in the fun. 8
SAINT ANDREW S OPPORTUNITIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Ì END OF YEAR OFFICE HOURS: Please note Ì MEMBERSHIP: Are you interested in becoming that the church office will be open from 9:00 am - a member of Saint Andrew s? New members 12:00 noon only on December 28, 29, 30, and 31. will be received early in the new year. If you are The church office will be closed January 1. interested or just want more information, please Ì END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS: To be contact Pastor McEachran or Pastor Telyea. counted for 2015, contributions need to be dated Ì W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study): December 31 or earlier. If mailed, they need to Facilitators: Cheryl Jurrus and Vickie Kirn be postmarked by December 31. If brought to Wednesdays, January 6-February 3, 7:00 pm, church, they need to be received no later than 322/Conference Room January 3. W.E.B.S. (Women s Evening Book Study) invites Ì TUESDAY MORNING MEN (TMM) all women to join us for our winter session. Our Facilitator: Dave Marcrander book for discussion is Mother Teresa s Secret Fire Every Tuesday, 6:30 am, Room 212 by Joseph Langford. Contact Cheryl Jurrus or The Tuesday Morning Men s group is studying Vickie Kirn for more information about W.E.B.S. Martin Luther s Small Catechism. Join us any Ì KNITWITS (Knitting as Witnesses) Tuesday at 6:30 am! Sunday, January 10, 9:45 am, Ì CHALLENGE 2016: We continue to welcome 322/Conference Room the intent of each person as we grow the ministry The KnitWits are a fellowship group whose we share in this place. Commitment/pledge primary mission is to provide items of comfort cards are in the Narthex. Completed cards can that are knit or crocheted. All are welcome! be returned to the offering plate or church office. Contact Dianne Chong for more information. You can also make your commitment on-line; Ì ALTAR GUILD: The next meeting of the Altar visit www.stewardship.salchome.org and select Guild is Sunday, January 10, at 9:45 am in 322/ On-line 2016 Commitment/Pledge Form. Online pledges are submitted directly to Accounting joining or just learning more about Altar Guild are Conference Room. All those who are interested in Assistant Russ Stark and are completely invited! For more information, please contact the confidential. co-chairs JoAn Eklof or Patricia Hashimoto. For Sunday, December 27: First Sunday of Christmas 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52 Servers for December 27 Presiding Minister: Pastor Elizabeth Rawlings Altar Guild: Pat Hashimoto, Ann Berglind Preaching Minister: Pastor Elizabeth Rawlings Greeter: Carol Muecke Assisting Minister: Karen Grams Lector: Jan Benson Communion Assistant: Judy Gowdy Ushers: Kit and Jan Bowerman Acolyte: Livi Myhre 9