Christmas Eve
December 24, 2012
8pm
Gathering Music
Prelude Music Tim Kennedy, trumpet and Barry Baker, organ
We Gather
Together
Choral Introit (as Processional and Choral Prelude) Advent Processional
Proclamation of The Good News (from the balcony)
Reader 1: The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
have seen a great light;
those who lived in a land of deep darkness—
on them light has shined.
Reader 2: For a child has been born for us,
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
a son given to us;
authority rests upon his shoulders;
and he is named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His authority shall grow continually,
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
and there shall be endless peace
for the throne of David and his kingdom.
He will establish and uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time onward and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Procession of the Light
Barry plays the zimbelstern and the acolyte processes down the aisle.
Lighting of the Advent Wreath Ava Jansen
Carol: Red #145 "O Come All Ye Faithful" ALL
Barry, can we start fairly robustly and come down to reflective by third verse.
Holly & Eric, Chris & Betsy light hurricanes in windows
Butch & Brenda light the candelabras.
Acolyte-Abby Clinkenbeard-- lights table candles.
Opening Prayer Litany
Leader: Immanuel, God-with-us,
catch our attention and open our eyes to the wonder of this night,
that we might glimpse of your glory
in the simplicity of these moments.
People: May your light shine!
Leader: Immanuel, God-with-us,
awaken and soften our hearts to the message of this hour,
that we might turn toward you,
and have the way prepared in us for your coming.
People: May your light shine!
Leader: Immanuel, God-with-us,
open and focus our minds to truly listen to all
who speak and sing this evening,
that we might hear your voice cry out from many lips.
People: May your light shine!
Leader: Immanuel, God-with-us,
stir and fill our spirits
with the courage to admit when we are lost
and the insight to recognize that we have been found.
People: May your light shine!
Leader: Immanuel, God-with-us,
with eyes open, hearts softened, minds listening, and spirits full,
we rejoice that you interrupt what we have in mind
in order to bring into being something more than we dare imagine.
People: May your light shine! Amen.
— written by Peter L. Haynes, and posted in the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren Christmas Eve service.
Choral Response (# 123 "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" Choir sings REFRAIN only; end with a picardy third)
Procession of the Rose Sarah Miller-Hair and Sandy Walkenhorst
The rose in the manger is placed in memory of the children and teachers of Sandy Hook School, Newtown, Connecticut, and in recognition that Christ, born a child and one of us, is the love of God with us, springing up in the midst of our suffering. (Amy and Barry play "Away in a Manger" in the background)
(Tracie, the above goes in the bulletin)
We Receive the
Gift of God's Presence in Story
Sharing Luke 2:1-7
Carol: Red #141 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" ALL
Sharing Luke 2:8-14
Choir Anthem: "What Sweeter Music" (Rutter)
Sharing Luke 2:15-20
Meditation of Sight and Sound Lisa & Mark CR
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Kelly Burns, Soloist
Some under spoken word but there will also be time to feature the music if you want to use a soloist (instrumental or vocal).
We Receive the
Gift of Christ's Sacrifice in Communion
Call to Communion
Communion Carol: Red # 157 "Away in a Manger" ALL
Prayers for Bread and Cup
Words of Institution and Partaking of Communion (Amy and Barry do Bach-Gounod Ave Maria)
Please come forward to receive communion.
Tracie, please put our usual statement about all are welcome here.
We Receive the
Gift of the Spirit's Mystery in Candlelight
Musical Offering: "O Holy Night" Kelly Burns, soloist
Receiving the Light of Christ and Sharing It
Advent Wreath is lowered.
Barry plays reflective music (not Silent Night) to cover cranking.
Mark & Lisa get light from Advent Wreath and pass it to deacons.
Barry switches to Silent Night intro.
As the carol begins, deacons share the light with the congregation.
Carol: "Silent Night"
Tracie, please put lyrics in the bulletin.
We Go Forth into
the Night to Savor and Share God's Gifts
Benediction
Postlude
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