December 24, 2018

First Presbyterian ChurchChristmas Eve

Senior Pastor: Rev. Rich McDermott Associate Pastor: Rev. Chris CampbellMinister of Music: Russell FarnellOrganist: Shina HeoAssistant Organist: Cheryl Harris

Following Jesus, Transforming Life

Mission Statement:First Presbyterian Church of Arlington is transforming life

by glorifying God, following Jesus, and loving our neighbor.

Ask an usher for a large print bulletin, Bible, or hearing enhancement device.Prayer cards, visitor information cards, and offering envelopes can be found in the pews. Please place them in the offering plate.

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GatheringPreparation for Worship

On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring: News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King’s birth!

Prelude This Is a Day of Rejoicing J. S. Bach

Lighting the Advent Wreath The Farnell family

§ Hymn 133 O Come All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles

Opening Prayer Rev. Chris Campbell

ProclaimingHymn 145 What Child Is This Greensleeves

Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26–38 New Testament page 56Allison Carlisle

§ Hymn 123 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Stanzas 1, 2, 5) Carol

Scripture Lesson Matthew 1:18–25 New Testament page 1Mataio Irving

Carol A Christmas Carol (text on page 4) Charles Ives

Scripture Lesson Luke 2:1–20 New Testament page 58Skylar Johnson

§ Hymn 143 Angels from the Realms of Glory Regent Square

Scripture Lesson Matthew 2:1–12 New Testament page 2

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Chris Campbell

Sermon He Will Save His People Rev. McDermott

RespondingAnthem The Hallelujah Chorus G. F. Handel

Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ; And He shall reign for ever and ever, King of kings, and Lord of lords. Hallelujah!

Offertory The offering will benefit Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services.

§ Hymn 134 Joy to the World Antioch

Sending§ Passing the Light of Christ

As the light of Christ is passed, hold the unlit candle over the lit candle.

§ Hymn 122 Silent Night, Holy Night Stille NachtPlease extinguish your candle when the lights come back on.

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The poinsettias are given to the glory of God.See dedications on page 4.

The Nativity of The Lord7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service§ Invites all who are able to stand.

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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________TEXT: Joseph Mohr, 1816; stanzas 1–3, English trans. John Freeman Young, 1863; stanza 4, English trans. Jane Montgomery Campbell, 1863, alt.MUSIC: Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818Korean Trans. © The Christian Literature Society of Korea

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A Christmas Carol Charles Ives

Little star of Bethlehem, do we see thee now? Do we see thee shining o’er the tall trees? Little child of Bethlehem, do we hear thee in our hearts?

Hear the angels singing: Peace on earth good will to men! Noel!

O’er the cradle of a king, hear the angels sing: In excelsis gloria! From his father’s home on high, lo! for us he came to die;

Hear the angels sing: Venite adoremus Dominum.

In Loving Memory of

Poinsettia Dedications In Honor of

Eleanor & Boyd Schernbeck, by Ann TurneyMy children & grandchildren, by Ann TurneyRobert, Stacy, Scott, Kathleen and David McClelland, by MomCameron, Taylor, Aileen, Neil, Clare, Grace & Baby Mae, by Grandma McClellandOur family members, by Sheri & Jim QuickOur Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, by Orlando & Minda Morales & Marietta CarampatanEvelyn Ford, by Lucy CleaverAnn Turney, by Lois & Richard AnkeleOur Children & Grandchildren, by Gary & Eileen LindleyThe Pastors and Staff of FPCA, by Kathy MooreThe Rosson & Chavez Families, by Joe & Lila Glenn

Our children, Greg & Tammy Ray, by Allen & Carole RayOur grandchildren, Bryan, Amanda & Chandler Ray, by Allen & Carole RayLuke and Dylan Smith and Ava and Cameron Olsen, by Jim & Jamee ShroyerOur grandchildren, Meg, Bo and Elle Espey, by Mary Ellen & J. MillerHer parents, Carol & Susan Carpenter, by Lisa HouseOur parents, Ed & Joyce Carpenter, Tippy & Dot Homstad, by Carl & Sue Carpenter

My parents Marshall & Pauline Alexander, by Paula ThomsonMr. & Mrs. Olin Davis Thompson, by Tonya ScrabeckMy Parents, Martha and Bill Hughes, by Helen SchrickelMy Husband, Gene Schrickel, by Helen SchrickelShannon Reagan, by Darlene ReaganRobert Reagan, by Darlene ReaganEthel & Burris Wood, Marion & Allan McClelland & ClydeGowin, by Robert, Scott & David McClelland forgrandparentsOur Parents, by Sandra & Fred CookOur Parents, Tom & Frankie Armstrong, Rev. Wm & DorrisDill, by Ellen & Ross DillGeorge & Nita Whitenight, by Judy & Mike NorthupRoger & Mary Glynne Northup, by Mike & Judy NorthupOur family members, Sheri & Jim QuickTom & Frankie Armstrong, by Ellen & Ross DillVirginia & Dolph Bower & Marty Bower, by Sherry &ShelbyWolfeLaverne & James Wolfe & Jimmy Wolfe, by Sherry & Shelby WolfeG.B. Turney, by Ann TurneyEmily Kate Black, our niece (June 2009-November 2009),by Russell, Laura, Ryan & Will FarnellFrances Cooper, by Lucy CleaverShirley Counts, by Lucy CleaverMary Nell White, by Lucy CleaverCol. Tom Van Horn & Julie Blashy Van Horn, by Robert &Tina Blashy PaulkCordy Blashy Heintz, by Robert & Tina Blashy PaulkBill Herzog, by Shirley HerzogParents, Doris & Don Tubbs, by Shirley Herzog

Our parents, John & Minnie Ray and Floyd & Marjorie Elkinton, by Allen & Carole RayThe Glenn Family, by Joe & Lila GlennThe Chavez Family, by Joe & Lila GlennThe Albright Family, by Joe & Lila GlennShirley Counts, by Alex & Kim CathroMr. & Mrs Alex Cathro Sr, by Alex & Kim CathroMr. & Mrs. Sonny Pursch, by Alex & Kim CathroCarolyn Harper, by Kathi DaileyJaneice Carlisle, by Clay, Kristi, Allison & Andrew CarlisleFrances Cooper, by Edna CollinsTommy Collins, by Edna CollinsRob - our son, by Bob & Marge DawsonOur parents, by Marge & Bob DawsonChug Floro, by Steve Floro, Katie Hageman, Weston FloroHagemanMy parents, Harry & Kathleen Moore, by Kathy MooreDr. Lee J. Walker & Laurie Walker Shelby by Marilyn WalkerOur parents, Bill & Janette Burris & Sandy & Mabel Pedenby David & Isobel PedenMr. & Mrs. W. H. Moulton I, by Helen & Bill MoultonMr. & Mrs. Shug Hardin, by Helen & Bill MoultonHazel & Fred Miller, by Mary Ellen & J. MillerConnie & Tom Robinson, by Mary Ellen & J. MillerCharles Reck, by Judy Reck Jon & Harriet Rast, by Roger & Diana YoungEd & Rose Young, by Roger & Diana YoungTippy Homstad, my husband for 49 years, by Mrs. Dorothy HomstadMum, Dad, Children, by Stella OlufunkeGreat GaGa Dawson, by Hannah & Mady SchwettmannRob Dawson, by Greg & Jennifer Meyer