NATIONAL CHORALE Excerpts from Schubert Mass in G Kyrie Credo E’en So Lord Jesus, Quickly Come ………... Paul Manz

Bring a Torch Jeanette, Isabella ……………. Arr. Stromen

As Joseph was a walking …………………. Edmund Walters (Ladies Chorus)

Dane Little Goatling ………………………... Edmund Walters

O Holy Night ……………………………….. Arr. John Rutter

Christmas is coming ……………………... Joel Raney

Santa Claus, You’re Too Fat ……………….. Steve kupferschmid

Jamaica Noel ……………………………... Clyde Hoyte

Never a Baby Like Jesus ………………….. Noel Dexter

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Order of Service

Processional: O Come All Ye Faithful

(Congregation stand)

O, come, all ye faithful,

Joyful and triumphant!

O, come ye, o, come ye to Bethlehem;

Come and behold him

Born the king of angels:

Cho: Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him,

Oh, come, let us adore him,

Christ the Lord.

God of God, Light of light

Lo, he abhors not the virgin’s womb,

Very God, begotten, not created

Sing, choirs of angels,

Sing in exultation,

Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God In the highest:

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,

Born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given!

Word of the Father,

Now in flesh appearing!

Bidding Prayer

(Congregation remains standing)

Dear people of God, in this season of Advent , it is our responsibility

and joy to prepare ourselves to hear once more the message of the

angels, and in heart and mind go to Bethlehem and see the Son of God

lying in a manger.

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Let us hear in Holy Scripture the story of God’s loving purpose in

choosing us to be His adopted children in Christ, before the foundation

of the world..

But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace and

justice on earth; for the unity and mission of the one Holy Catholic and

Apostolic Church for which He died.

Let us remember, in Christ’s name, the poor and helpless, the cold, the

hungry and the oppressed, our inner city areas and its environs, and all

places of conflict in this our Jamaica, land we love; all who are sick

and who mourn, the lonely and unloved, the aged and infirmed, little

children, as well as those who do not know and love the Lord Jesus

Christ.

Finally, let us remember all those who rejoice with us, but upon

another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can

number, in communion with blessed Mary, Mother of our Lord and

blessed Andrew our Patron Saint, whose hope was in the Word made

flesh, and with whom in the Lord Jesus we are one for evermore.

And now, to sum up all these petitions, let us pray in the words which

Christ has taught us saying:

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be your Name,

your kingdom come,

your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

And forgive us our sins,

as we forgive those who sin against us.

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.

Leader: Let us bless the living God:

He was born of the Virgin Mary,

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All: Revealed in his glory

Leader: Worshipped by angels,

All: Proclaimed among the nations,

Leader: Blessed be God, our strength and our salvation,

All: Now and forever. Amen.

(Congregation sits)

First Lesson………………………… Genesis 3:8 - 15

God declares in the Garden of Eden that the seed of the woman shall

bruise the serpent’s head.

O Holy Night……………………...Choir

Second Lesson………………………… Genesis 22:15 - 18

God promises to faithful Abraham that his descendants will be a

blessing to all the nations of the earth.

All for Jesus, ……………..Choir & Congregation

Jesus come today, for a poor, poor man like me.

Salvation come my way, my soul set free.

Jesus come for all, and we must hear His call.

Open up your heart today, and let it be.

Cho: Nuh matter if you t’ief, or if you dread,

Or if yuh have a crown pan yuh head.

Nuh matter if you have no heart at all,

Jesus bring love for one and all.

Sing it children.

I for Jesus, you for Jesus,

All for Jesus, fall for Jesus,

Come to Jesus.

Jesus come for one, he come for all.

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Jesus come for I, see manger where He lie.

See cross where He must die, for a wretch like me.

For God so loved the world,

Man, woman, boy and girl.

He gave His Son for you, His Son for me.

Jesus Christ today, the same as yesterday.

The one, the only way, the King for me

Let it come to pass, mankind find love at last.

Just as it was time past, so let it be.

Third Lesson………………..Isaiah 9:2, 6 & 7

Christ’s birth, rule of peace and justice are foretold by Isaiah.

Angels We Have Heard on High….….Choir & Congregation

Angels we have on heard high

Sweetly singing o’re the plains

And the mountains in reply

Echo back their joyous strains

Cho: Gloria in excelsis Deo

Gloria in excelsis Deo

Men Only Shepherd, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

Say what may the tidings be.

Which inspire your heavenly song?

Women Only

Come to Bethlehem and see

His whose birth the angels sing

Come adore on bended knee

Christ the Lord the newborn King

Fourth Lesson………………….Micah 5: 2 - 4

The prophet Micah foretelleth the Glory of Bethlehem

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The First Nowell ……...Choir & Congregation

The First Noel, the Angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Cho: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

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.

And by the light of that same star

Three Wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intent

And to follow the star wherever it went.

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O'er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both stop and stay

Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.

Then entered in those Wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of nought

And with his blood our life hath bought.

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Fifth Lesson …………………………… .Luke 1:26 - 35, 38

The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will be the Mother of

Jesus

De Virgin Mary had a baby boy………. Choir & Congregation

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy

And they say that His name was Jesus.

Chorus:

He come from the glory

He come from the glorious kingdom

He come from the glory

He come from the glorious kingdom

Oh yes, believer!

Oh yes, believer!

He come from the glory

He come from the glorious kingdom.

The angels sang when the babe was born

The angels sang when the babe was born

The angels sang when the babe was born

And proclaimed Him the Savior, Jesus.

The wise men saw where the babe was born

The wise men saw where the babe was born

The wise men saw where the babe was born

And they said that His name was Jesus.

Sixth lesson…………………..St. Matthew 1:18 - 23

Saint Matthew tells of the birth of Jesus

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See Him Lying on a bed of Straw…………...Choir & Congregation

See him lying on a bed of straw:

a draughty stable with an open door;

Mary cradling the babe she bore

the Prince of glory is his name.

Cho: Now carry me to Bethlehem

to see the Lord appear again:

just as poor as was the stable then,

the Prince of glory when He came.

Star of silver, sweep across the skies,

show where Jesus in the manger lies;

shepherds, swiftly from your stupor rise

to see the Saviour of the world!

Angels, sing the song that you began,

bring God’s glory to the heart of man;

sing that Bethl'em's little baby can

be salvation to the soul.

Mine are riches, from your poverty,

from your innocence, eternity;

mine, forgiveness by your death for me,

child of sorrow for my joy.

For Unto us a Child is Born………………….Choir

Seventh Lesson………………...…….St. Luke 2: 8 - 16

Shepherds go to Bethlehem

Do You Hear What I Hear ……….. Choir & Congregation

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 night

With a tail as big as a kite,

With a tail as big as a kite.

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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 warm 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

Eighth Lesson…………...…………….St. Matthew 2: 1 - 12

The wise men are led by the star to Jesus

Sing Noel ……………......……….. Choir

Ninth Lesson (All Stand) ….St. John 1: 1 - 14

(John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation)

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Hark the Herald Angel Sing……..Choir & Congregation

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 the angelic host proclaim:

"Christ is born in Bethlehem"

Hark! The herald angels sing

"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adored

Christ the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him come

Offspring of a Virgin's womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see

Hail the incarnate Deity

Pleased as man with man to dwell

Jesus, our Emmanuel

Hark! The herald angels sing

"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings

Ris'n with healing in His wings

Mild He lays His glory by

Born that man no more may die

Born to raise the sons of earth

Born to give them second birth

Hark! The herald angels sing

"Glory to the newborn King!"

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Closing Prayers

Leader: The lord be with you

All: And also with you

Leader: Let us pray

A Collect for the occasion shall be said

Then follows the blessing:

Leader: (Bow you head for God’s Blessing)

To the prayers of the saints I commend you.

May the most pure Virgin, Mother of God, and St. Andrew our Patron

Saint, pray for you. May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and

scatter the darkness from before our path; and the blessing of God Al-

mighty, the \Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and re-

main with you always.

Amen

Recessional Hymn: Jesus me Lord and Saviour

(Folk tune: Nobody’s Business)

Long time ago the angel did fortell

That we would be saved from sin and hell

When Christ our Saviour came to earth

Of a virgin fair He would be born

God the father’s sole-begotten Son

Help us proclaim our Saviour’s birth.

Cho:

Jesus, my Lord and Saviour

Jesus, our one Deliverer

Jesus you are the Conqueror

My soul, take it and use it

My life to you I give it

My Lord, my Saviour and my God.

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Shepherds were the first to hear the strain

Glory in the highest, sweet refrain

Peace and goodwill toward all men

When the wisemen saw the Eastern star

They journeyed from their country far

Bearing much rich and costly gem

Herod was not very pleased to hear

Tidings which these wise men now did bear

“King of Jews is born today”

So much so he ordered priests and scribes

Old men, young men, husbands and their wives

To seek out where the young child lay.

Cho:

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SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR THE

CHRISTMAS SEASON

December 15 - 20 Gift Days

December 15 6:00 p.m. Concert and Carol Service

December 21 9:00 a.m. Feast Day St. Thomas the Apostle

December 24 11:00 p.m. Carols/Blessing of Manger and First Mass of

Christmas

December 25 8:00 a.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist and Sermon

December 26 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist St. Stephen’s Day

December 27 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist St. John the Apostle’s Day

December 28 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Holy Innocents’ Day

December 29 6:30 & 8:00 a.m. Mass of Christmas

December 11:00 a.m. Mass for homebound and elderly

Please assist with invitations and transport

December 31 11:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve – Watch Night Service

January 1 8:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Holy Eucharist Holy Name

January 5 6:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist

8:00 a.m. Solemn Eucharist & Sermon

6:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist & Sermon

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