December 24, 2017 4 p.m.
Merry Christmas We are so happy you could join us for Christmas Eve at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church! Christmas reminds us that by being Christ s light today, we can brighten the darkness we find in our lives and in the world around us. We pray you find the hope, peace, joy and love of Jesus Christ this Christmas season! Rev. Matthew Ruffner
Welcome Lighting of the Christ Candle Leader: Tonight we gather with joyful hearts to receive God s greatest gift. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we hear again the good news that was given for all people. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we join in steadfast wonder at God s amazing love. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Leader: Tonight we welcome the Savior whose birth has forever changed our lives. People: Joy to the world, the Lord has come! *Carol Joy to the World ANTIOCH Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king; Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing and heaven and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. Opening Prayer - together Oh, God, thank you for the birth of the baby Jesus. Thank you for the songs of the angels. Thank you for the joy of the shepherds. Thank you for the gifts of the wise ones. Thank you for the star that shined brightly. May we shine the light of your love this night. Amen. The Christmas Story The Family Arrives Carol Away in a Manger MUELLER 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. The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. *Please rise as you are able
The Angels Arrive Carol Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN Hark! The herald, angels sing, Glory to the newborn king. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! The herald, angels sing, Glory to the newborn king! Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, Born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald, angels sing, Glory to the newborn king! The Shepherds Arrive Carol Go, Tell It on the Mountain GO TELL IT Refrain Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching o er silent flocks by night, behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Refrain The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angels chorus that hailed the Savior s birth. Refrain The Kings Arrive Carol We Three Kings of Orient Are KINGS OF ORIENT We three kings of Orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to Thy perfect light. Glorious now behold him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; alleluia, alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to Thy perfect light. Offering Our Gifts to God If you are interested in making a Christmas Joy offering, you will find designated envelopes in the pews. Special Music Three Festive Carols arr. Hayes/Gaspard Michael Groff, organ with Steve Jobman, piano
*Carol O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye; O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold him, born the King of angels! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! *Dedicating Our Offering (together, with hand motions) Oh, God, we bow our heads because tonight is so holy. We raise our arms in praise of you. We give our gifts because you love us so much. We sign our thanks for the gift of Jesus. We hold hands to remind us to love others like you love us. Amen. *Carol Silent Night, Holy Night! STILLE NACHT 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, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia: Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born! *Closing Blessing Worship Leaders: Rev. Matthew Ruffner Michael Groff, organ Steve Jobman, piano Advent Wreath Harvey Family (Jeff, Lisa, Makenna, Hadley, and Carson) Holy Family Dahlstrom Family (Drew, Sally and Beau) Ann Nielsen, Director of Children s Ministry
We believe that children are not just the future of the church, but they are the church now. PHPC Kids creates an environment where children know they are loved just the way they are and to equip them to know, grow and shine the light of God! This is a place for all children to discover their gifts, talents, and the Spirit through the study of Jesus Christ. Learn more at www.phpc.org/kids Sunday School PHPC offers a warm and nurturing program that is designed to create excitement in learning about our Christian faith and we are called to be disciples. Participants ages 3 years through 6th grade explore the Bible, stories and Christian beliefs through hands-on activities, storytelling and mission opportunities. Nursery Children are always welcome in worship, but we do have professional child care available for all children infant through 5 years old. Child care is provided on Sundays during worship and during other programs, as needed. Our nursery is professionally staffed with at least two child care attendants that have been background checked and trained in our Child Care Protective Policy. Route 56 Route 56 is a fellowship opportunity for 5th and 6th graders at PHPC that meets from September to May. Learn more at www.phpc.org/route56 Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool For the 2018-19 school year, Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool will be offering classes for children ages 12 months 5 years by September 1, 2018. The Young Toddler, Older Toddler, and Young 2 s classes will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday from 9am - 2pm. Students may enroll in 1 day or 2 days depending upon availability. PreK 2 Day, 3 Day, and 5 Day classes will be offered for children 2.5 years 5 years old from 9am 12pm. An extended day program called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics) will be offered on Monday Thursday afternoons from 12 2pm for children enrolled in the PreK 2 Day, 3 Day, and 5 Day classes. Registration for the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Preschool 2018-2019 school year will begin in January with the following enrollment schedule: Returning Preschool families - January 8 19 Church Members - January 22 26 New Families will be contacted from the wait pool beginning January 29. If you would like further information about the Preschool or would like to schedule a tour, please contact the Preschool office at lholthouser@phps.org or 214-369-1395. You can also visit our website at www.phppreschool.org.
UPCOMING AT PRESTON HOLLOW Race (Still) Matters Small Group Book Study Read America s Original Sin and attend one of our six-week sessions to talk about race issues in America. www.phpc.org/adultformation A Night With Glennon Doyle Speaker, author and blogger Glennon Doyle will come to PHPC on April 24, 2018. Tickets on sale at www.phpc.org/glennon Masterworks Concert Join us on March 11, 2018 for a concert featuring the Sanctuary Choir and Bradley Hunter Welch under the direction of Craig Jessop. www.phpc.org/music PHPC Kids Summer Registration for our PHPC Kids summer programs begins on January 28! www.phpc.org/kidssummer Presbyterian Women Mad Hatter s Tea Save the date! Join us on April 28, 2018 for an all-church tea party thrown by PW! Youth Ministry Presents Shrek Our Youth will perform Shrek from February 23-25! Check out more Youth offerings at www.phpc.org/youth. Worship at Five Sundays at 5 p.m. in Founders Hall. It s a different kind of contemporary service! www.phpc.org/five Young Adult Retreat Weekend Adults 20-39 are invited to a retreat April 27-29. More information at www.phpc.org/ youngadults Mission Trip to Nicaragua Join us on February 4 to learn more about the summer mission trip to Nicaragua (June 2-9). Individuals & families with youth are invited. Email kleecornell@phpc.org
Rev. Matthew Ruffner Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Ewen Holmes Interim Executive Pastor Rev. Sarah Johnson Associate Pastor, Discipleship Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell Associate Pastor, Mission and Outreach Rev. Sarah Are Associate Pastor, Youth and Young Adults Jessie Light-Wells Monie Pastoral Resident Rev. Margaret Watkins Parish Associate Rev. Dr. Bob Poteet Parish Associate Steve Jobman Director of Music Bradley Hunter Welch Organist and Artist-in-Residence Michael Groff Associate Director of Music Ann Nielsen Director of Children s Ministry Worship: 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., (Sanctuary) 5 p.m. (Founders Hall) Watch our services live at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at www.phpc.org/streaming Listen to our broadcast on WRR 101.1 at 11 a.m. 9800 PRESTON RD. DALLAS TX 214.368.6348 PHPC.ORG