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959 C Avenue . Coronado, CA 92118-2607 . (619) 435-6860 975 C Avenue . Coronado, CA 92118-2607 . www.gmpc.org

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The members of Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church hope you’ll find both peace and inspiration in this morning’s worship and that you’ll discover us to be a warm and friendly group of Christ’s followers.

Our Saturday evening wor ship ser vice begins at 5:00pm.It is a contemporary service that appeals to people of all ages. The music is contemporary praise music, acoustic and amplified, and orchestrated by our own praise band.O ur Sun day wo r ship s er v ice s ar e at 9:0 0 a m . 10:30 a m.Sunday morning 9:00am worship is a traditional service that appeals to adults whose children are in Sunday School. The music includes traditional organ, piano, and Chancel Choir voices. Our Sunday morning 10:30am worship is a blended service and includes a brief children’s sermon. The music is both traditional and contemporary. We provide Holy Communion at all worship services the second Sunday of each month.

Coffee Connection 10:00–10:30am, every Sunday Garden Room, Center for Christian Education 949 C Avenue, Coronado

We offer members, guests, and visitors–including kids–attending both morning worship services this opportunity to mingle in a relaxed envi-ronment, sip freshly brewed coffee and fruit juice, nibble pastries and connect with friends.

Presbyterian lay leadership includes both deacons and elders. Below is a listing of our currently active lay leaders.

2011–2014 2012–2015 2013–2016 Meredith Bernados Norma Ashworth Brian Bernados Phil Manion Donna Dameron Mary Jane Clements Patricia Nimke Norma Villicana Ron Moody Betty Padgett Mary Jane Wilfong Jan Smith Kate Shaub Debbie Williams Rachael Tisdale

2011–2014 2012–2015 2013–2016 Rodrigo Fernandez DeEtte Loeffler Eric Bauer Andrew Koczon Jon Mosier Alice Jacobson June Mac Leod Gary Smith Rick Moore James Logan Hilary Doran Ann SteuerBrian Snyder Bill Thompson Ralph West Art Wilcox Ward Wilson Chipp Wilfong

Welcome

Mingle with Us

Our Board of DeaconsOur Board of Deacons

The Reverend Dr. David H. McElrath, Pastor10:30am Worship . December 15, 2013

A Christmas Carol By Joseph M . Martin

A Christmas Overture

The Fall of Adam – Genesis 3:1-11A Prayer for Advent

The Promise to Abraham – Genesis 12:2-3People of Promise, Arise!

Christ’s Birth and Kingdom are Foretold – Isaiah 9:2, 6; 11:1-3Songs of Hope and Joy

The Birth of Christ – Luke 2:1-17Lullabies of Bethlehem

The Magi follow the Star – Matthew 2:1-2Carols for Seekers

The Mystery of the Incarnation – John 1:1-5Let Christmas Begin

An Old Irish Christmas BlessingO Come, All Ye Faithful

Pastoral Charge and Benediction May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He cause His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. May He lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace. (Numbers 6:24 - 26)

Postlude

Le Us Follow the Kings arr. Olive Russell

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New Opportunities to Connect, Grow, Equip, Serve . . . and Invite Others to JoinWorship Service Sunday, December 15, 2012

Door Greeter . . . . . . . . . . Lucille NoackUshers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rodrigo Fernandez . Haley Almquist Lucille Noack . Morgan Laughlin Pulpit Floral Donor . . . . . . June Mac Leod in loving memory of Frances Mac Leod who would have celebrated her birthday on December 20

Assemble in God’s Name . . . Congregation enters sanctuary and distributes Friendship RegistersPrelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Joyful Noel by César Franck Bright and Glorious Is the Sky A Danish MelodyWelcome and Announcements Pastor DavidSocial Introductions . . . . . Congregation greets one anotherEveryone Sings

We are one in the bond of love. We are one in the bond of love. We have joined our spirit with the Spirit of God. We are one in the bond of love.

Processional Hymn #131 . . . Angels, from the Realms of GloryCall to Worship . . . . . . . . Lighting of the Advent Candle The Edwards FamilyPrayer of Confession . . . . . Wesley Ahrens

Heavenly Father, the music speaks of your glory and we marvel at your majesty. Ever aware of our shortcomings and sinfulness, we present ourselves before You for mercy and grace. Forgive us and teach us how we might be instruments of your glory and honor. For we ask this in Christ’s name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon . . . . . Pastor David

Rejoice – for the refrain of grace is ours through Christ!

Congregation’s Response . . AmenGloria Patri

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer for the People Pastor David the offering of our gifts, hearts, and livesOffertory . . . . . . . . . . . . Greensleeves . String Quartet and PianoDoxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, Ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Fri Dec 20 Cookies, Cocoa ‘n’ Carols Community Sing-AlongThink of this as a Christmas pep rally . . . music therapy for enhancing holiday mood! Our church Board of Deacons welcomes the church congregation and Coronadoans of all ages and all vocal ability to gather under twinkling stars on the church campus front lawn from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Friendly church elves will serve complimentary cups of cocoa and handfuls of freshly baked spiced sugar cookies, guaranteed to warm spirits and sweeten voices in a community chorus of favorite Christmas carols. Bring your favorite cookies to share...homemade or store bought. This year we have a petting zoo for the kids. Casual. Comfortable. A cappella. Come as you are, mingle with members, greet guests, leave as you wish, and take the Spirit of Christmas with you.

Sa Dec 21 Saturday Night at the Movies – “The Nativity Story”Enjoy a light dinner followed by “The Nativity Story”. This movie quietly portrays the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Parental guidance suggested. No childcare provided. To sign up, go to Eventbrite.com and search for Christmas Movie Night: “The Nativity Story” at Graham Memorial to locate our box office.

Su Dec 22 Christmas at the Kirk HouseCome one and all, young and old, to the McElrath’s annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 22, from 6:30 - 8:00pm, in the upstairs portion of the Kirk House. It’s a great chance to share a bit of Christmas cheer over cookies and cider. Children welcome as always!

Tu Dec 24 Christmas Eve Worship Services 6:30pm Children’s Bell Service 8:00pm Candlelight Service (no childcare available)

Holiday Schedule RemindersThe following groups will not meet between December 20, 2013 and January 3, 2014: Graham Memorial Preschool, Awana, Hand Bells, Chancel Choir, Thrift Cottage, Friday Morning Women’s Bible Study, Chronological Bible Study, Big Five and Crosswalk Youth Groups. They will resume their normal schedules Monday, January 7, 2013.

World Vision Child SponsorshipsEach sponsorship provides medical care and education for one special child, as well as providing access to clean drinking water, sustainable food sources, spiri-tual nurture, and more. The Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church family has sponsored 118 children that we know of! In honor of Graham’s 125th Anniversary Christmas, let’s reach 125 children! Stop by the table at the bottom of the ramp between services today to sponsor a child. Make a Difference...help a child!

Coronado Men for Family ValuesA men’s group devoted to the restoration of family values in Coronado, which is “Jesus centered but non-denominational,” meets on the third Monday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30pm. However, they will not meet in December. The Coronado Men for Family Values wishes everyone a very merry Christmas!

Program ParticipantsChancel Choir Sopranos . . . . . . . . . . Andi Baker . Tricia Drouet . Pat Nimke Brianna Smith . Barbara Sweet Fran Thompson . Norma Villicana Altos . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norma Ashworth . Jeanne Daugherty Linda Joyce . Heidi McElrath . Meryl Mosk . Denise Reyes . Ann Steuer Tenors . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Eaton . James Logan . Marti Nimke . Jan Smith . Don Steuer Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley Ahrens . Jim Edwards Terry Rogers

Chamber Orchestra Violin. . . . . . . . . . . . . Natalka Kytasty Violin. . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Tyler Cello . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yuri Kytasty Viola . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annabelle Terbetski

Soloist . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michaela Steiner

Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Mosier

Director of Music Ministries . Kimberlee Joseph

Organist / Pianist . . . . . . . Sonja Lundgren

Special Thanks to Rick Flournoy . . . . . . . . staging Katie Moore . . . . . . . . . photography Jordan Bland . . . . . . . . audio . sound