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The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ Christmas Eve 10:00 a.m. ~ December 24, 2017 Entering God’s Presence Night: Snow, Midnight, Minstrels (from the December album by George Winston, 1982) Welcome and Ritual of Friendship Introit Thanksgiving George Winston Joy *Hymn 41 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES *Expressing Our Joy Reece H. Smith Leader: “The Word was made flesh and pitched a tent among us.” People: Not a temple, not a palace, but a tent, pitched among us. Leader: Eating our bread . . . People: Sharing our laughs . . . Leader: Crying our tears . . . People: God is here, with us. Our Emmanuel! Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us pray. (Congregation seated.) Prayer of Trust and Confidence Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession (unison) God, in all generations, you have brought light into darkness. As a pillar of fire, you gave guidance. From a burning bush, you proclaimed deliverance. In Christ, you shed the light of mercy over all the earth. We confess, that like shepherds, we are fearful of the brightness of your glory. We find the vision of your majesty too much to bear. In your sublime presence, we stand revealed. Our reluctance to love, our fear of being loved, our need of mercy, and our refusal to serve, all stand exposed. We are seen plainly as we are: sinners, lost, those sitting in darkness. Forgive our fear of your glory. Teach us to welcome the Light and live in the peace by which you would bless all people. Time of Silence and Personal Confession Congregational Response What Child Is This (Hymn No. 53, Verse 1) Assurance of Forgiveness Isaiah 49:5, 6 (NRSV) [You will find the text on page 753 in the pew Bible.] Musical Meditation George Winston The Holly and the Ivy Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head Luke 2:1-7 (RSV) [You will find the text on page 54 in the pew Bible.] Meditation “The Greatest Story Ever Told!” The Rev. Vance E. Polley The Bringing of our Tithes and Gifts (During the offertory please sign the fellowship pad as it is passed and return it to the center aisle in order that we may get to know one another.) Offertory Pachelbel Canon George Winston Some Children See Him *At the Presentation We Three Kings of Orient Are THREE KINGS OF ORIENT We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse far, 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! *Prayer of Dedication and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. *Hymn 31 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN *Benediction *Musical Benediction Prelude and Carol of the Bells George Winston Peace *All those who are able, please stand.
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The Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ Christmas Eve 10:00 a.m. ~ December 24, 2017
Entering God’s Presence Night: Snow, Midnight, Minstrels (from the December album by George Winston, 1982) Welcome and Ritual of Friendship Introit Thanksgiving George Winston
Joy *Hymn 41 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES *Expressing Our Joy Reece H. Smith
Leader: “The Word was made flesh and pitched a tent among us.” People: Not a temple, not a palace, but a tent, pitched among us. Leader: Eating our bread . . .
People: Sharing our laughs . . . Leader: Crying our tears . . . People: God is here, with us. Our Emmanuel! Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Leader: Let us pray. (Congregation seated.)
Prayer of Trust and Confidence
Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession (unison)
God, in all generations, you have brought light into darkness. As a pillar of fire, you gave guidance. From a burning bush, you proclaimed deliverance. In Christ, you shed the light of mercy over all the earth. We confess, that like shepherds, we are fearful of the brightness of your glory. We find the vision of your majesty too much to bear. In your sublime presence, we stand revealed. Our reluctance to love, our fear of being loved, our need of mercy, and our refusal to serve, all stand exposed. We are seen plainly as we are: sinners, lost, those sitting in darkness. Forgive our fear of your glory. Teach us to welcome the Light and live in the peace by which you would bless all people.
Time of Silence and Personal Confession Congregational Response What Child Is This (Hymn No. 53, Verse 1)
Assurance of Forgiveness Isaiah 49:5, 6 (NRSV) [You will find the text on page 753 in the pew Bible.] Musical Meditation George Winston
The Holly and the Ivy Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head
Luke 2:1-7 (RSV) [You will find the text on page 54 in the pew Bible.] Meditation “The Greatest Story Ever Told!” The Rev. Vance E. Polley The Bringing of our Tithes and Gifts (During the offertory please sign the fellowship pad as it is passed and return it to the center aisle in order
that we may get to know one another.) Offertory Pachelbel Canon George Winston Some Children See Him *At the Presentation We Three Kings of Orient Are THREE KINGS OF ORIENT
We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse far, 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! *Prayer of Dedication and The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
*Hymn 31 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN *Benediction *Musical Benediction Prelude and Carol of the Bells George Winston
Peace
*All those who are able, please stand.
Recent Prayer Concerns (Names are listed for a month): Gale Vancleave, Ginny Kuehner, Pat Spearman (Dottie and Franklin Ashley’s friend who passed away), Dan Hancock, Esther Bast, Thorn Cary (Neila’s brother), DeeAnne Bostic (Steve Bostic’s sister), Karl Sawyer (Paige Hauff’s uncle), Don Rogala (Ted McKnight’s friend), Linda and David Scott (Shirley Joyner’s friends), Carolyn Neergaard (Jeff and Debbie Banton’s friend), Matthew Fullwood (Josette Storey’s son), Terry Graves, Frank Godfrey, Scott Sawyer (Kurt and Jayne Nendorf’s friend), Brigitte McKee, Lou Bovie, Howard Fields, Carley Baldwin (Karen Schmelter’s friend), Ed Larue (Tom and Pat Bigelow’s friend), Eli Clark (Rachel and Brandon Clark’s nephew), Jennifer Sharpe (the Yamans’ friend), Franklin Ashley, Elizabeth Janis (Ethel Swartz’s daughter-in-law). Continuing Prayer Concerns (Names are listed for 3 months): Jean Campbell, Bonnie Wells, Eddie Waldrop and Kerry Hardy (Shirley Joyner’s friends), Janet Walin (Betty Driemeyer’s daughter), Terrie Sparks (Bobbie Miller’s friend). If you'd like to add someone to either prayer list, please let the church know at [email protected] or 843.883.3888 and contact Emmaline Eble, Pastoral Care Elder at [email protected] or 919-624-0013: 1) indicate if the person should be placed on the Recent OR Continuing prayer list and 2) the individual's mailing address so that they may receive postcards with expressions of care and concern from the congregation. We have an active prayer chain from which you may request prayers for yourself and others. Whether it’s a loved one undergoing surgery or someone you are concerned about, you may request prayers on that person’s behalf. If you have a prayer request, or you are interested in becoming part of the prayer chain, call Emmaline Eble at 919-624-0013 during the day or Betty Jane Dillon at 843-883-9198 in the evenings.
Vance E. Polley, D. Min. Reece H. Smith Matthew Parker, M.M. Pastor Parish Elder Director of Music Ministries Natalie Murdy Andy Whitfield Bob Ingram Church Administrator Youth Director Finance Administrator
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