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December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve 5 p.m.
Living Nativity Service
Gathered to Share God’S Love
Today from the life of the church
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WelcomeGood News; but if you ask me what it is, I know not;It is a track of feet on the snow,It is a lantern showing a path,It is a door set open.
G.K. Chesterton
Everything beyond a certain distance is dark, and yet everything is full of being around us. This is the darkness, heavy with promises and threats, which the Christian will have to illuminate and animate with the divine presence.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Orietur sicut sol Salvator mundi:et descendet in uterum Virginis,sicut imber super gramen, alleluia
Like the sun shall the world’s Savior riseand the Lord shall come down to the virgin’s womb like gentle rain upon the grass. Alleluia.
Monastic Liturgy
It is both terrible and comforting to dwell in the inconceivable nearness of God, and so to be loved by God that the first and last gift is infinity and inconceivability itself. But we have no choice. God is with us.
Karl Rahner
In a flash, at a trumpet crash,I am all at once what Christ is, since he was what I am.
Gerard Manley Hopkins
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Carol Sing-AlongPlease join us in singing the first 2 verses of each carol.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Said the night wind to the little lamb,“Do you see what I see?Way up in the sky little lamb,Do you see what I see?A star, a star, dancing in the nightWith a tail as big as a kite!With a tail as big as a kite!”
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,“Do you hear what I hear?Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,Do you hear what I hear?A song, a song, high above the trees,With a voice as big as the sea!With a voice as big as the sea!”
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,“Do you know what I know?In your palace wall mighty king,Do you know what I know?A child, a child shivers in the cold.Let us bring him silver and gold!Let us bring him silver and gold!”
Said the king to the people everywhere,“Listen to what I say.Pray for peace people everywhere.Listen to what I say.The child, the child, sleeping in the night,He will bring us goodness and light!He will bring us goodness and light!”
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Little Drummer Boy
“Come!” they told me. Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum“A newborn King to see!” Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum“Our finest gifts we bring,” Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum“To lay before the King,” Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum“So to honor Him,” Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum“When we come!”
Little baby, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumI am a poor boy too. Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumI have no gift to bring, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumThat’s fit to give a king. Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumShall I play for you? Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumOn my drum?
Mary nodded. Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumThe ox and lamb kept time, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumI played my drum for Him. Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumI played my best for Him! Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumThen He smiled at me, Pa-rum-pum-pum-pumMe and my drum.
Gathering of God’s PeoplePrelude
Choral Introit A Christmas Introit – Audrey Snyder
Greeting and Welcome
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you.
And also with you.
Celebrations Choir Sing We Now of Christmas - arr. C.C. Miller
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*Call To Worship
Because Christ has been born in the world, People who walked in darkness now live in great light.
Because Christ has been born in the world, The power to oppress and kill will not stand.
Because Christ has been born in the world, we respond in wonder:
With the angels, we sing glory to God;with the shepherds, we share the good news;with Mary, we ponder the joy that has come into the world.
*Opening Prayer
Let us pray. God of light, shine upon us this Christmas Eve,and guide us out of the darkness and into your love.In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
*Hymn #41, O Come All Ye Faithful (Verses 1 & 2)
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;Come and behold himBorn the King of Angels
RefrainO come, let us adore HimO come, let us adore HimO come, let us adore HimChrist the Lord.
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;Jesus, to thee be all glory given!Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!
Refrain
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*Lighting the Candles Denys Family Shaun, Tiffany, Kayden & Isabella
Let us pray. Lord of brilliant light, shine in our hearts tonight. Bring us to the manger with such longing for your love, bathed in the light of hope. Remind us that you are our hope and that through you will come peace, which will reign in our hearts forever. Amen.
*Hymn #41, O Come All Ye Faithful (Verse 3)
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above!Glory to God, glory in the highest:
Refrain
First Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Noah Johnson
Darkness and Light Kelsy McCormick
#9, O Come, O Come EmmanuelO come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile here,Until the Son of God appear.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer,Our Spirits by thine advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death’s dark shadows put to flight.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
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Second Lesson Luke 2: 1-7 Olivia Waletzko
Home Lucas, Bobby and Derek Nelson
#25, Away in a Manger
Away in a manger, no crib for His bed,The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the poor baby awakes,But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes.I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,And stay by my side till morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stayClose by me forever, and love me I pray.Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,And fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
Third Lesson Luke 2: 8-14 Alex Beck
Do Not Be Afraid Christian Marshall
#29, Go Tell It On The MountainRefrain: Go tell it on the mountainOver the hill and everywhere;Go tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born!
While shepherds kept their watchingO’er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavensThere shone a holy light.
Refrain
The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo! Above the earthRang out the angel chorusThat hailed our Savior’s birth.
Refrain
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Fourth Lesson Matthew 2:1-11 Zach Wynn
Wise Ones Avianna Michl
#56, The First NowellThe first Nowell the angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep,On a cold winter’s night that was so deep:Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell! Born is the King of Israel.
They looked up and saw a star,Shining in the east, beyond them far:And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell! Born is the King of Israel.
Then entered in those Wise Men three, full reverently upon the knee, and offered there, in his presence, their gold and myrrh and frankincense.Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell! Born is the King of Israel.
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Fifth Lesson Luke 2: 15-20 Ella Suman
Ponder Heart Rev. Craig Jan-McMahon
#53, What Child is This?
What Child is this, who, laid to rest,On Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping?
RefrainThis, this is Christ, the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary!
Why lies He in such mean estate,Where ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian, fear: for sinners hereThe silent Word is pleading.
Refrain
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,Come, one and all to own Him.The King of kings salvation brings;Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Refrain
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Responding to the Good NewsPastoral Prayer Rev. Craig Jan-McMahon
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.
Offering Our Gifts
Invitation
Offertory
*Doxology
Praise God From whom all blessings flow,Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host;Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*Prayer of Dedication
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Service of Light*Service of Light
The light will be distributed from the Christ Candle to the first person seated in the pew. Please share the light with the next person by tipping your unlit candle toward the flame.
#60, Silent Night
Silent Night, Holy NightAll is calm, All is brightRound yon virgin, Mother and childHoly infant so tender and mildSleep 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!”
Silent night, Holy Night!Son of God, love’s pure lightRadiant beams from thy holy face.With the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at they birth
Silent night, holy night!Wondrous star, lend thy light.With the angels let us singAlleluias to our King. Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born.
Lights are turned on; candles are blown out.
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Sending in MissionBlessing Tyson Stickell
You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
#40, Joy to the World
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n, and heav’n 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.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove.The glories of His righteousness, And wonder of His love, and wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love!
Benediction
*Postlude
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Christmas PoinsettiasGiven in memory of: Given By:
Our Grandparents: Burl & Barb Deem; Roger & Bernice DeemRalph & Lois Martin; Harold Wade Bradley and Emilia Deem
Kathryn Jacobs Sarah and Jake Dahl, Bekka Jacobs
Gilbert and Dorothy Wiedenhoeft Daughters Susan and Sally
Harold & Mildred GriffithKaren Griffith Billman; Andy Billman Jeff and Pam Griffith and Family
Tom & Ef Honsenga Brown and Ulrich Family
Family & Friends Ray and Sheila Nelson
Paul Wadsworth Lois Wadsworth and Family
Nicole Miller Smith Bob and Laura Miller
Lawerence & Zella Brewer Larry Brewer
Robert & Priscilla Seeds; Robert & Norma Tunberg Jon and Michelle Tunberg and Family
Mr. & Mrs. W.H. Stotts J.R. and Toni Stotts
Robert Moore; Charles & Jane BloomeAlma Moore & Thomas Rogers Diann Moore and Ashley Moore
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Christmas PoinsettiasGiven in memory of: Given By:
Jay Gale & Don Nordstrom Jim and Jeanne Gale
Nicole Miller Smith; Richard Stanely LanceKenieth Michael Smith Josh, Mackenzie and Cameron Smith
Henry & Dorothy Parsons Their Family
Joseph T Leinfelder M.D. Beverly Leinfelder
William Wandrey Jr. JoAnn Wandrey and Family
Grandpa Laura & Lisa Schippers
Adolph & Carita BarthHerbert & Phyllis Hohensee Carolin and Hollis Hohensee and Family
Carolyn Harris Ralph Harris
Ken Workman & Kelly Bowden Susan Workman
Ron & Doris Carlson & Janet LaubWalter, Sheila & Grant McKernie Cliff & Heather Carlson
A. Willard & Vivian Larson Barbara Larson
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Christmas PoinsettiasGiven in memory of: Given By:
Charles & Helen Ortman; Bill Heald Families of James Millman and Richard Parsons
Craig Morton & Jan Vrstal Shirley Morton and Jack Vrstal
Mike Wendt; Wendt Family; Barron Family Pam & Cissy Wendt
Cappy & Janet May; Galeno & Mary Panicucci Arno and Vivian Panicucci
Dale & Ireta Shallberg; Sandra Shallberg Barrett Jack and Julie and Family
To celebrate grands: Sophia, Myles, Matthew, Rachel, & Lily Carol Dyer
Louise & Charles StisserViolet, Oscar & Jay Armstrong Marcella & Russ Armstrong
John Frederic Teufel Susan LLewellyn
Bill & Billie Seesland Their Daughters: Bonnie, Tooker and Eileen
Norma Yake & Katherine Dedow Dyer Family
Joseph W. Glass, Rev. David T. Bailey; Ray & Fein Caton Sandy Caton Glass-Bailey
Sara Wynn | Lois Florence | Kermit Wells | Melissa Bigelow | Barbara Trimble
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Readers Noah JohnsonOlivia WaletzkoAlex BeckZach WynnElla Suman Kelsy McCormickLucas, Bobby & Derek NelsonChristian MarshallAvianna Michl
AcolytesAva BeckAJ Wynn Briton Bailey
LiturgistAbe Peterson
BenedictionTyson Stickell
Ushers/Greeters Josh, Cameron & Kenzie SmithAndrew MichlTami & Christian MarshallCareyna WennekampBriton & Jane Bailey
Live@FCCCarson Stickell Steve Schippers
Serving in Worship
First Congregational Church Staff
Rev. Craig Jan-McMahon Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Michael Swartz Associate Pastor [email protected]
Maureen Holmes Chancel Choir Director [email protected]
Mason Moss Organist/Pianist [email protected]
Gail Glockhoff-Long Campanella Ringers Director [email protected]
Becca Peterson Director of Family Ministry [email protected]
Sara Otta Financial Manager [email protected]
Jennifer Dailing Office Manager & Bookkeeping [email protected]
Amber Moore - Director of Marketing & Communications [email protected]
Wes Llewellyn Fellowship Coordinator [email protected]
Amanda Peterson Red Wagon Preschool Director
Custodians Mike DeToye Ron Mahar
Harleigh Jones Nursery Coordinator [email protected]