hickman presbyterian church
HICKMAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “Serving God, Each Other and the Community” Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2017
7:00 P.M.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD PRELUDE TOLLING OF THE BELLS WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Lord be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT
“Christmas Sanctus”
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE (from Luke 2:10-14, RSV) Gary and Evey Lesoing One: Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people! All: For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord! One: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, All: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” *OPENING CAROL
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
No. 145
*UNISON CHRISTMAS PRAYER Good and gracious God, on this holy night you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Savior of all, lying in a manger. The coming of your light into our world has brightened our weary hearts with peace, joy, and hope. Empower us by your Spirit, O God, to be Christ’s presence in the world even as Jesus was God-with-us. Give us courage to speak his truth, to seek his justice, and to love with his love. Amen.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD CHOIR CANTATA “Agnus Dei” Mindy Wolfgang, Narrator “Agnus Dei” “Anthem for Christmas” Soloist: Jim Dymacek “Coventry Carol with Surely He Was Born for Us” Soloist: Rachel Pickrel “Gloria” Soloist: Gary Lesoing “This Is Love” “No Eye Had Seen” Duet: Samantha Palermo & Sheryl Parde with “All Is Well” Soloist: Noah Bratt “Come, Carolers includes Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Please join with the Choir in singing the first verse of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” as printed in the insert. “Agnus Dei” “Silent Night! Holy Night!” “Christmas Hymn” RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHRISTMAS PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER (debts & debtors) CHORAL RESPONSE
“Emmanuel”
OFFERING Offertory * Response “As with Gladness” Vs. 3 No. 163 As they offered gifts most rare at that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heav’nly King. * Prayer of Dedication BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES During the singing of “Silent Night,” the ushers will come forward, and the Pastor and the ushers will turn on their candles. As the ushers recess, please turn on your candles when they pass your row. Please turn off your candles after the benediction. *CANDLELIGHT CAROL “Silent Night! Holy Night!”
See Insert
*BENEDICTION (Please turn off your candle after the Benediction) *CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Rejoice”
*POSTLUDE *If able, please stand.
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm Choir Director: Dawn Jackson Organist: Sheryl Parde Pianist: Marcia Huenink Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Scott
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Hickman Presbyterian Church
First Verse of "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" 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 th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
Silent Night Verse 1 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. Verse 2 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! Verse 3 Silent night, Holy night, Son of God, Love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
7:00 P.M.
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD PRELUDE TOLLING OF THE BELLS WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Lord be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT
“Christmas Sanctus”
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE (from Luke 2:10-14, RSV) Gary and Evey Lesoing One: Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people! All: For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord! One: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, All: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” *OPENING CAROL
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
No. 145
*UNISON CHRISTMAS PRAYER Good and gracious God, on this holy night you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Savior of all, lying in a manger. The coming of your light into our world has brightened our weary hearts with peace, joy, and hope. Empower us by your Spirit, O God, to be Christ’s presence in the world even as Jesus was God-with-us. Give us courage to speak his truth, to seek his justice, and to love with his love. Amen.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD CHOIR CANTATA “Agnus Dei” Mindy Wolfgang, Narrator “Agnus Dei” “Anthem for Christmas” Soloist: Jim Dymacek “Coventry Carol with Surely He Was Born for Us” Soloist: Rachel Pickrel “Gloria” Soloist: Gary Lesoing “This Is Love” “No Eye Had Seen” Duet: Samantha Palermo & Sheryl Parde with “All Is Well” Soloist: Noah Bratt “Come, Carolers includes Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Please join with the Choir in singing the first verse of Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” as printed in the insert. “Agnus Dei” “Silent Night! Holy Night!” “Christmas Hymn” RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHRISTMAS PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER (debts & debtors) CHORAL RESPONSE
“Emmanuel”
OFFERING Offertory * Response “As with Gladness” Vs. 3 No. 163 As they offered gifts most rare at that manger rude and bare; So may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin’s alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heav’nly King. * Prayer of Dedication BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES During the singing of “Silent Night,” the ushers will come forward, and the Pastor and the ushers will turn on their candles. As the ushers recess, please turn on your candles when they pass your row. Please turn off your candles after the benediction. *CANDLELIGHT CAROL “Silent Night! Holy Night!”
See Insert
*BENEDICTION (Please turn off your candle after the Benediction) *CHORAL BENEDICTION
“Rejoice”
*POSTLUDE *If able, please stand.
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Alan Brehm Choir Director: Dawn Jackson Organist: Sheryl Parde Pianist: Marcia Huenink Administrative Assistant: Cheryl Scott
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Hickman Presbyterian Church
First Verse of "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" 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 th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”
Silent Night Verse 1 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. Verse 2 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! Verse 3 Silent night, Holy night, Son of God, Love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
