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Thank you for joining us for this celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! Whether you are a first-time guest or long-time member, we welcome you to this community of faith on this holy night. We are a congregation that is committed to connecting people with God, serving our neighbors, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Through mission partners who offer hope and healing both locally and around the world, we are committed to being the hands and feet of Christ. Through small groups and care ministries, we are committed to helping children, youth, and adults grow in their walk with Christ as they are supported and encouraged by loving friends. If you would like to hear more about Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, please visit our website at: www. hydeparkchurch.org, call the church office at 513-871-1345, or contact our senior pastors, Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns and Rev. Doug Johns at: cjohns@hpcumc.org or djohns@hpcumc.org.

Please honor us with your presence tonight by:• Ifyouhavespecialneeds, please ask an usher to provide you with assistive

listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system or a large print hymnal and order of worship.

• Ifyourfamilyneedschildcare, our nursery services are provided in Room 120 for infants, 1 year olds, and 2 year olds. This room is on the first floor (same floor as the sanctuary) in the northwest wing of the building. If you need further assistance, our ushers, greeters, and staff are happy to help you and your family.

Connect with us in the future:Live worship is available online each Sunday morning at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website (www.hydeparkchurch.org/media/), both in video and audio format.

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PrE-SErvicE MuSic JingleBells ~ Leland Barnes, alto sax TheFirstNoel ~ Micah Portman, piano Snowfall ~ by Nancy Faber ~ Scottie Schapp, piano TheFirstNowellandAwayinaManger ~ Arr. Craig Duncan ~ Jenna Calhoun, cello WELcOME Signandpassthefriendship/attendancepadlocatedinthepewrack. *Pleasestandasyouareable.Jointogetherinreading/singingtheboldtype. UMH-UnitedMethodistHymnal

PrELuDE OHolyNight ~ Arr. James Bastien ~ Aimee Payling, piano

*caLL tO WOrShiP (Pleasestandifable) ~ Jacob OrganisciakThis is the birthday of hope.Let us rejoice!This is the birthday of joy.Let us rejoice!This is the birthday of love, the birthday of Jesus, our Savior.Let us rejoice!

*carOL (Standing) OCome,AllYeFaithful~ UMH 234 (verses 1 & 3) 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;

Refrain:O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Refrain

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Sharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

*Lighting thE chriSt canDLE (Standing) ~ The Burgess Family Tonight we celebrate the great news of the angels: A Savior is born! We light this candle to remember the birth of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. As the prophets promised so long ago, You have come to us once again; and with the shepherds, we are filled with wonder and amazement.

Lord, You come as a tiny, fragile baby; yet we know that You are God and that You are with us. May the flame of this candle remind us that You are the light of the world. You invite us to follow You so that we will never walk in darkness, but will have the true light of life. Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen.

*rESPOnSE (Standing) OCome,AllYeFaithful~ UMH 234 (verse 6)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:O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

(Pleasebeseated)

PrOcLaMatiOn & rESPOnSE

OLD tEStaMEnt LESSOn Isaiah 9: 2, 6-7 ~ Pew Bible OT page 638 ~ Cara CoyTheprophetIsaiahtellsofthecomingoftheMessiah.

carOL ItCameupontheMidnightClear~ UMH 218 (verses 1 & 4)It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.

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anthEM Mary’sBoyChild~ Joy Singers, directed by Elizabeth Hickerson

OLD tEStaMEnt LESSOn Micah 5:2-5a ~ Pew Bible OT page 865 ~ Cara CoyGodpromisesarulerfromBethlehem,theOneofPeace.

carOL OLittleTownofBethlehem~ UMH 230 (verses 1 & 2)O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth!

gOSPEL LESSOn Luke 2:1-7 ~ Pew Bible NT page 58 ~ Caroline LovelaceThebirthofJesus.

carOL AwayinaManger~ UMH 217 (verses 1)Away in a manger, no crib for a 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.

PraYEr OF thE PEOPLE anD thE LOrD’S PraYEr ~ Milo HickersonOur 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

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anthEM Mary,DidYouKnow? ~ Arr. Tom Fettke ~ directed by Dana Calhoun GirlsEnsemble~TatumCaldwell,JennaCalhoun,CarolineGneuhs, AgathaHickerson,HannahMcOwen,AlexRonningenandAmandaYeung Soloists~EmilyYeung,MadelineRonningen,GingerHickerson

gOSPEL LESSOn Luke 2:8-20 ~ Pew Bible NT page 58 ~ Caroline GneuhsTheangelsproclaimthebirthofJesus;theshepherdsvisittheChrist-Child.

carOL AngelsWeHaveHeardonHigh ~ UMH 238 (verse 1)Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.

Refrain: Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

MEDitatiOn Frosty’sJoy ~ Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns

OFFErtOrY DoYouHearWhatIHear? ~ by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne The Sunshine Singers, directed by Dana Calhoun Duet1~HannahMcOwenandAlexRonningen Duet2~CarolineGneuhsandMiloHickerson Glockenspiel~AimeePayling;Drum~AmandaYeung

the Presentation and Doxology ~ UMH 94Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of Dedication ~ Cole Reed

SEnDing FOrth

Sharing thE Light Duringthesingingofthecarol,welightourcandles.ThelightfromtheChrist-Candlewillbesharedbyacolyteswhowillcometothoseseatedattheendofthepews.Inturn,passthelighttothepersonnexttoyou.Thelightedcandleremainsupright;theunlitcandleistippedtothelightedcandle.

carOL SilentNight,HolyNight ~ UMH 239

chriStMaS PraYEr ~ Riley Frazier

BEnEDictiOn ~ Edmund Gimbert

POStLuDE JoytotheWorld ~ William H. Bates

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1. Silent night, holy night,all is calm, all is brightround yon virgin mother and child.Holy infant, so tender and mild,sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

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!

3. Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love’s pure light;radiant beams from thy holy facewith the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

4. Silent night, holy night,wondrous star, lend thy light;with the angels let us sing,Alleluia to our King;Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

WORSHIP PARtICIPAntSOrganist-BrendaPortmanAcolytes-SamGneuhs,GingerHickerson,ColeReed,ScottieSchap,JosephSutton,DavidYeung

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Join us in making a difference this Christmas. We would like to invite you to partner with us to support our Global Outreach Ministries.

Historically our congregation has faithfully provided for the various needs of our global partners. Please prayerfully consider giving an extraordinary gift this Christmas to our Global Outreach Ministry. With your generous support, we will provide leadership training, education for those in poverty, supplies and staffing resources for health needs, as well as training and care for those who need support. Our goal is $60,000 to meet the needs of our partners.

You can make your donation using the envelope provided in your pew and placing it in today’s offering or by mailing it to the church office (1345 Grace Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208). Checks can be written to Hyde Park Community UMC with a note in the memo; Christmas Global Offering.

Your faithfulness in giving above and beyond this Christmas will enhance the lives of children in Haiti, provide a Christ-centered place of worship amidst predominantly atheistic surroundings in Russia and Germany, or help to maintain the health and wellness of Americans who have followed God into full-time missions in Asia Minor. Keep Christ at the center of your Christmas and into the New Year.Merry Christmas!

In Christ,Rev. Doug Johns, Co-SeniorPastorSarah Putman, CommunityMinistry&GlobalOutreachMinistryAssistant

Your gift will

support:

FaithAcademy,haiti

Samara, Russia

Thehenry’s in Asia Minor

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2016given by in Loving Memory ofYvonne & David Adams Our Parents

Yvonne & David Adams Our Brothers

June, Bob and Barb Borgmann Earl Borgmann

Lisa Koch Bryant & Rebecca Lysle Bryant Rose Mary & George Koch

Lisa Koch Bryant & Rebecca Lysle Bryant Eva Ellen Simmons

Robert Buechner Bishop Emerson & Jane Colaw

Ann Burrows Larry Burrows

Cathy & Bob Duerler Bertie & William Harris

Cathy & Bob Duerler Edith & Robert Duerler

Helen Durham A.B., Maudie & Darold Moorefield - Dad, Mom, Brother

Helen Durham Emma & Seth Olson - Aunt, Uncle

The Ernst Family Judy Ernst

The Richard T. Findlay Family Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Stack

The Richard T. Findlay Family Mr. & Mrs. John S. Findlay

Shirley & Gordon Garn Our Dear Son, Tim

Shirley & Gordon Garn Our Parents

Lois Gettelman Ken Gettelman

Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Philip Gleason Swartz

Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Mr. & Mrs. Cyrus W. Hamlin

Stephen & Christy Holmes & Family Joyce & Bud Holmes

Elizabeth Kuck Nan and Vin, Mama & Papa

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Mary K. & Ben D. Mallin, Jr.

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Ed & Lilly LaGue

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Cecil & Ben D. Mallin, Sr.

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue The Kuntz Family

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Jeannette A. Mallin

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given by in Loving Memory ofLarry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Lt. Col. Robert LaGue

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Ann Mallin Boneau

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) LaGue Robbie & McCabe Mallin

Chuck & Peggy Landes Robert & Jo Hamman, George Landes

Rick Magurno Al & Edith Magurno

Jordan, Michael, & Susie Matts Winifred J. Looden, Esme Kenny & Candi Moore

Jordan, Michael, & Susie Matts Betty June, Myron Albert & Ronny Lee Matts

David & Barbara McDonald Lt. Col. Cheryl Dietrich

David & Martha Millett Bishop Emerson & Jane Colaw

David & Martha Millett Our Loving Parents

Scott & Karen Nesbitt Dale & Betty Knobeloch

Scott & Karen Nesbitt Jeanne Nesbitt

Mary Pearce Rev. Bob Pearce

Mary Pearce Vernon Petry

Mary Pearce Rosemary Petry

Roberta Peebles, Jamie & Tricia Jim Peebles

Pamela Rewerts Robert Rewerts

Gretchen Rhinehimer My beloved mother, Jean B. Crabill

Karen & Jeff Ronningen Keith Ronningen

Karen & Jeff Ronningen J.T. Iles

Jennifer Russell & Family Jim Russell

The Schieve Family Jane B. Schieve

The Schieve Family William M. Hawkins

The Schieve Family Robert Dudley Page

Harold & Jo Seilacher Our Parents

The Shilt & Ehrhorn Family Robert MacFarlane Ehrhorn III

Stephen & Lyle Smith Malcolm Mowbray, Diane Randolph, Robert & Margaret Smith

Jim & Bev Tharp Mom & Dad, Anna & Walkie Tharp

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given by in Loving Memory ofDave & Diane Weaver Our Mothers - Nita Swarts & Marcella Mahoney

Warren & Karen Webster Willard & Pauline Webster

Warren & Karen Webster William & Carrie Parker

Bob & Linda Wright Mary Evelyn Welding

given by in honor ofRobert Buechner Angie, Justin, Leslie and Winston

Robert Buechner Julie and Kaen, Robert and Leslie Ann, Brad and Buva

Rod & Sue Cober Our Children: Andrew, Ben, & Melissa

The Ernst Family Clell & Shirley Catron

The Ernst Family Dick & Sarah Ernst

The Ernst Family Betty & Steele Mattingly

Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Virginia A. Swartz

Cathy & Doug Johns Ashley & Michael Rosa

Cathy & Doug Johns Blake & Jessica Johns

Cathy & Doug Johns Carol Warner

Elizabeth Kuck My parents, Margaret & Dick Kuck

Victoria, Charlotte, Benjamin Kuhlman Steele & Betty Mattingly

Victoria, Charlotte, Benjamin Kuhlman Elisabeth Kuhlman

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) La Gue HPCUMC Staff & Volunteers

Larry & Nanci (FKA Mallin) La Gue Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy

Chuck & Peggy Landes Juanita Landes

David & Barbara McDonald Children & Grandchildren

The Minghetti Family Roger & Patsy Higley

The Minghetti Family Ettore & Loredana Minghetti

Marley & Roberta Peebles Andrea S. & Larry Y.

Karen & Jeff Ronningen Alex and Madeline Ronningen

The Schieve Family Our Children: Eric, Heidi, and Brad

Andrea Slone Bob & Bea Matthews

JANUARY SERMON SERIES BEGINS JAnUARY 8

All Things NewJoin us in the new year for a series that challenges you to live 2017 in a new way: joyfully, expectantly, positively, and lovingly. We hope to see you.

1345 Grace AvenueCincinnati, OH 45208

513-871-1345www.hydeparkchurch.org

1310 Race St.Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-871-1345www.otrcc.org

hyde Park community Worship: Sundays 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 am, Sanctuary

traditional Worship: 8:00 and 9:30 amJoin us for a celebration of God’s Word through inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and congregational hymns. Our 88-rank Casavant pipe organ accompanies our adult choirs each week. Our children’s choirs and handbell choir also enhance our Sunday morning worship.

Worship @ 11: 11:00 amYou are invited to this multi-media service with inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and a special time for children. Our praise team offers a variety of styles of music including contemporary Christian, jazz and gospel.

Over-the-rhine community church Worship: Sundays 10:30 am, Sanctuary

Join us at 1310 Race Street in OTR for a unique worship experience in the historic Nast-Trinity Church building. OTRCC is a New Church Start in a rapidly changing and highly diverse community. Worship here exemplifies the surrounding neighborhood with multi-cultural styles, a “come as you are” environment, and a strong focus on local mission and justice.

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