A Candlelight Service of the

Holy Eucharist for

Christmas Eve

Saturday, 24 December 2011

11:00 p.m.

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PrePrePrePre----Service Recital Service Recital Service Recital Service Recital

Infant Holy Polish Carol, setting: Valerie Shields

Josh Ramsdell, Kirsten Ramsdell, and Rose Hendrix

Appalachian Carols Vincent Persichetti

Roberta Diesner and Valerie Shields

Thy Little Ones, Dear Lord Are We setting by V. Shields

Becky Bergstrom, Paul Georgeson

Let Our Gladness Have No End Bohemian Carol, setting by Mark Albrecht

Chancel Choir

Lo, How a Rose Michael Praetorius

Young Adult Ensemble

In the Bleak Midwinter text: C. Rosetti; music: Gustav Holst; arr. V. Shields

Ensemble

O, Holy Night Adolphe Adam

Beth Ann Bonnecroy

The People That Walked in Darkness, from “Messiah“ G. F. Handel

James Anderson

Pastorale Francesco Manfredini

String Quartet

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Order of WorshipOrder of WorshipOrder of WorshipOrder of Worship

O that you would tear open the heavens and come down.

I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

He shall be called the Son of the Most High, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Entrance ProcessionEntrance ProcessionEntrance ProcessionEntrance Procession

ELW #270 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Apostolic GreetingApostolic GreetingApostolic GreetingApostolic Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you.And also with you.And also with you.And also with you.

Hymn of PraiseHymn of PraiseHymn of PraiseHymn of Praise

ELW #289 Angels We Have Heard on High Prayer of the DayPrayer of the DayPrayer of the DayPrayer of the Day

Let us pray...Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus' presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen.

First ReadingFirst ReadingFirst ReadingFirst Reading

Isaiah 9:2-7 Choral ResponseChoral ResponseChoral ResponseChoral Response

In the Silence Craig Courtney

Second ReadingSecond ReadingSecond ReadingSecond Reading

Titus 3:4-7

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Gospel Procession and Candle LightingGospel Procession and Candle LightingGospel Procession and Candle LightingGospel Procession and Candle Lighting During the hymn the candlelight is spread from the Gospel station throughout the church. Please feel free to keep your candle lit throughout the Gospel reading and homily.

ELW #281 Silent Night, Holy Night! st. 1 (German) Duet st. 1 (English) All st. 2 All st. 3 All

Holy GospelHoly GospelHoly GospelHoly Gospel

Luke 2:1-14 HomilyHomilyHomilyHomily Hymn of the DayHymn of the DayHymn of the DayHymn of the Day

ELW #269 Once in Royal David’s City Prayers and PeacePrayers and PeacePrayers and PeacePrayers and Peace

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for all people ac-cording to their needs...

As each petition concludes, Lord in your mercy, Lord in your mercy, Lord in your mercy, Lord in your mercy, please respond, singing in four parts:

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And also with you.And also with you.And also with you.And also with you.

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OfferingOfferingOfferingOffering Offertory AnthemOffertory AnthemOffertory AnthemOffertory Anthem Never a Brighter Star Dan Forrest Offertory PrayerOffertory PrayerOffertory PrayerOffertory Prayer

Let us pray... Blessed are you O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have Blessed are you O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have Blessed are you O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have Blessed are you O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love, through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Opening Dialogue and Proper PrefaceOpening Dialogue and Proper PrefaceOpening Dialogue and Proper PrefaceOpening Dialogue and Proper Preface

It is indeed right that we should at all times and in all places offer thanks and praise to you, O Lord, holy Father, through Christ our Lord. In the wonder and mystery of the Word made flesh you have opened the eyes of faith to a new and radiant vision of your glory; that, beholding the God made visible, we may be drawn to love the God whom we cannot see. And so, with the Church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv'n!How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv'n!How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv'n!How silently, how silently the wondrous gift is giv'n! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav'n.So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav'n.So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav'n.So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heav'n. No ear may hear his coming; but, in this world of sin,No ear may hear his coming; but, in this world of sin,No ear may hear his coming; but, in this world of sin,No ear may hear his coming; but, in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters inwhere meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters inwhere meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters inwhere meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in.

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Eucharistic PrayerEucharistic PrayerEucharistic PrayerEucharistic Prayer

Holy God, Creator of all and Source of life, at the birth of time your word brought light into the world. In the fullness of time, you sent your Word, born of Mary, to shine in our darkness and to make us your daughters and sons. In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering, therefore, his birth and life among us, his death and resurrec-tion, we await his coming again when all things will be restored in him. By your Spirit bless us and this bread and cup, that held and nourished you, we may live as your children, shining with the light of your Son. Through him all glory and honor is yours, Almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy Church, both now and forever. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen.

Elevation and AdorationElevation and AdorationElevation and AdorationElevation and Adoration

The choir sings: O Magnum Mysterium Jeff Enns

O great mystery and wonderful sacrament that the animals would see our Savior born, lying in a manger. O blessed virgin whose womb was worthy to bear the Lord Christ. Alleluia. Amen.

Lord’s PrayerLord’s PrayerLord’s PrayerLord’s Prayer

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.your will be done, on earth as in heaven.your will be done, on earth as in heaven.your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread.Give us today our daily bread.Give us today our daily bread.Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.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.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

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Fraction and Invitation to the TableFraction and Invitation to the TableFraction and Invitation to the TableFraction and Invitation to the Table Tonight we commune by intinction at stations across the front of the church. The bread is dipped into the red wine or white grape juice. Gluten-free bread is available. We welcome all who desire to receive the Lord’s body and blood for the forgiveness of sin and renewal of life to join us for Holy Communion. Please come forward at the direction of the ushers. Young children and others who do not commune are invited and welcome to come forward for a blessing. Music During the DistributionMusic During the DistributionMusic During the DistributionMusic During the Distribution

String Quartet: Allegro Francesco Manfredini

Congregational Hymns

ELW #283 O Come, All Ye Faithful

ELW #296 What Child is This?

ELW #279 O Little Town of Bethlehem

PostPostPostPost----Communion Blessing and PrayerCommunion Blessing and PrayerCommunion Blessing and PrayerCommunion Blessing and Prayer

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace, now and unto eternal life. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen. Let us pray… God of abundance, with this bread of life and cup of salvation you have united us with Christ, making us one with all your people. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue forever in the risen life of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen.

Retiring HymnRetiring HymnRetiring HymnRetiring Hymn

ELW #267 Joy to the World Benediction and DismissalBenediction and DismissalBenediction and DismissalBenediction and Dismissal

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Amen.Amen.Amen.

Go in peace. Serve the Lord. Thanks be to God.Thanks be to God.Thanks be to God.Thanks be to God.

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PresiderPresiderPresiderPresider Pastor Paul E. Hoffman

PreacherPreacherPreacherPreacher

Pastor Beverly R. Piro

Assisting MinistersAssisting MinistersAssisting MinistersAssisting Ministers Julian Anderson

Vicar Gina Herman

CruciferCruciferCruciferCrucifer Rocky Piro

Torch BearersTorch BearersTorch BearersTorch Bearers

Mark and Jill Yetman

Eucharistic MinistersEucharistic MinistersEucharistic MinistersEucharistic Ministers Ben & Shirley Shaw,

Kirstin Shaw, and Janet Deters

LectorsLectorsLectorsLectors Richard Diesner Jeff Hendrix

Chancel ChoirChancel ChoirChancel ChoirChancel Choir

Directed by Beth Ann Bonnecroy

OrganOrganOrganOrgan Valerie Shields

InstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalistsInstrumentalists

Ingrid Fredrickson, violin Libby Poole Pressley, violin

Rose Hashimoto, viola Hannah Pressley, cello

Erik Fagerstrom, clarinet, percussion Karsten Hendrickson, clarinet

Josh Ramsdell, trumpet Karl Fagerstrom, timpani Kirsten Ramsdell, flute

Participants in Tonight’s ServiceParticipants in Tonight’s ServiceParticipants in Tonight’s ServiceParticipants in Tonight’s Service

Worship with Us Christmas Day, December 25Worship with Us Christmas Day, December 25Worship with Us Christmas Day, December 25Worship with Us Christmas Day, December 25

11:00 am Holy Communion at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7:00 pm Healing Services and Evening Prayer at Aurora Commons, 8914 Aurora Ave N

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Christmas Decorations Given In Memory of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Memory of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Memory of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Memory of ...

JoAnne Morris by Ken Bartanen

Dick Beers by Russ, Midge, and Jamie Beers

Elaine and Warren Bell by Doug Bell

My beloved friend, Mike Webb, and my parents, Margaret and Luther

by Jane Bengtson

Our son, Marty, and granddaughter, Jana

by Gary and Caroline Brakken

Nelson and Freda Breen, Robert Stromberg

by John and Rosalyn Breen

Our parents by Elroy and Elaine Burgwald

My parents, Ella Mae and Al Gronvold by Chris Clawson

Brent Keith Cummins by Carol Cummins, mother

Av Winder, and my parents, Bernt and Astrid Melver

by Margaret K. Dakan—sis

Ellen Smith by Dick and Roberta Diesner

Willy M. Eriksen by Borgny, William and Edward

Parents and Son by Les and Virginia Filion

Robert Lyshol, Gail Nelsen, Kathleen Stephenson, Louise Gray

by Thomas Foster

Robert Gaddis by Charlotte Gaddis

Grandma Marion and Grampa Joe by Lance, Tina, Daniel and Paul Georgeson

Parents H. George and Bernice by Gerald F. Goetz

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Dad, Grammas and Grampa by Kimeri and Marcella Gordon

John B. Gregory by Willie, Alice, and Thaddaeus

Dan and Louise Gray by the Hansens: Rod, Marilyn, Ben, Jenn, Nate, and Dash

Florence and George Haakons by Judy Haakons

Hank Heinz by Ann Heinz

My Parents by Bob Hofstatter

Charles Holmes and Rev. James Hunter

Orthos Huseby by Mrs. Lois Huseby

Loving Parents by Marian Klingensmith

Alice M. Landis by Andrea Landis and family

Sherry Halvorsen by Rhonda and Jay Loken

Olov Ronnie Komstadius and Anna and Arthur Komstadius

by Camille McGee

Betty and Carl Linden by Ruth Moore

Muriel and Orion Davids by the Murphys

John Nielsen by his family

Lorraine Olson by Bob Olson and family

Cal Olson by Hazel Olson

Earl Peterson, Howard Gravrock by Karen Peterson

Madeline and Ralph Morrison by Scott and Peg Radford

Anna Rost by John Rost

Son, Shane Enger by Jerry and Arlene Rowe

Virgil and Elizabeth by Dorothy M. Rupert

Hugh and Macel Elkins by the Schleigers

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Carol Larson by Bill and Mary Bergstrom

Victoria and Sister Carol; Sister Barbara and her family

by Gerald F. Goetz

Effie Gregory by Willie, Alice, and Thaddaeus

My parents and grandparents by Linda Quammen

Mary Rodriguez by The Peterson Family

Hudson Roberts by Mom and Dad (Julie and Jacob Roberts)

The PRLC Staff by Sallie Shippen

Thomas Foster by JoAnn and Don Thuring

Grandma Viv by The Wressell Family

Margaret Dakan by Nancy Winder

Christmas Decorations Given In Honor of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Honor of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Honor of ...Christmas Decorations Given In Honor of ...

Jim Schmied by His Family

Our Parents by Rudy and Anna Steinhauser

John Thompson by Sally Thompson

Lila Thorson by Janet Thorson-Mador, Alison and Audrey

Bryan Thuring by JoAnn and Don Thuring

Victims of the Tohoku Tsunami

Ken and Dorothy Tudor by Dianne Tudor

Chuck and Jack Tuvey by Dorothy Tuvey

Grandpa Don by the Wressell Family

Harriet Brakken, Dorothy Tuvey, the Millirens, Rod and Tami Johnson, Don and JoAnn Thuring, Valerie Shields, Beth Ann Bonnecroy

by Thomas Foster

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The Ministry Staff Paul E. Hoffman, Lead Pastor phoffman@prlc.org

Beverly R. Piro, Associate Pastor bpiro@prlc.org

Patrick Meagher, Minister of Outreach pmeagher@prlc.org

Nancy Monelli, Children and Family Minister nmonelli@prlc.org

Darren Hochstedler, Parish Administrator, Gospel Choir Director dhochstedler@prlc.org

Gina Herman, Vicar gherman543@gmail.com

Tim Sullivan, CDC Director cdc@prlc.org

Christina Bogar, Office Manager cbogar@prlc.org

Valerie Shields, Organist, Youth Choir Director

Beth Ann Bonnecroy, Chancel and Handbell Choirs Director

Donna Hoffman, Cherub & Choristers Choirs Director

Shari Anderson, Accompanist

Dallas Cooper Anthony Nelson Custodians

Karen Daniels, Nursery Attendant

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church 7500 Greenwood Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103

206.783.2350 • www.prlc.org Office Hours: M-Th 8:30-4:30, Fri 8:30-12:30

Our congregation participates with seven other Lutheran churches in Seattle in a youth ministry

organization called LYONS (Lutheran Youth of North Seattle). Telephone 206-706-5997, web-site roaringlyons.org.

Our congregation also participates in a Lutheran counseling organization with congregations from across the Puget Sound area. Lutheran Counseling Network is a coalition of licensed pas-

toral counselors who provide therapy in a variety of settings for a variety of needs. One such office is located in our building, with Counselor Rosemary Raynaud providing therapy on an

appointment basis. Learn more: check out Lutheran Counseling Network at www.lutherancounseling.net. You can also reach Rosemary by phone at 206-364-1046, ext. 3.