1502 West 13th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 www.wpc.org

Christmas Eve 2010 Westminster Presbyterian Church

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We extend a special thanks to the children of our Hebrew Scouts

(2nd through 4th graders) for their beautiful Christmas drawings.

Christmas Eve Offering

Each year our Christmas Eve offering is dedicated to furthering the mission of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. This year, your gifts will be distributed to: Neighborhood Food Programs including Emmanuel Dining Rooms, Hanover Food

Closet, LCS Food Pantry, and Saturday Morning Breakfast, recognizing that 1 in 4 Delawareans will apply for emergency food assistance this year

Family Promise, our church-hosted ministry to homeless families in our community

Church in the World Projects in Congo and Guatemala

Churches for Middle East Peace, the national faith coalition working in support of a comprehensive solution to bring peace and justice to the region

Thank you for your generous support to furthering peace in our world.

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WELCOME

ON THIS HOLY NIGHT, we engage one of the deep mysteries of our faith. In celebrating Christmas, we try to push away the cares of the moment and the rush of things to do. As we worship, we create a wide, sweet space to listen, to pray, to sing, and to receive the gift of God’s presence. No one will ever make sense of how God, the Infinite, was revealed in the finite. So we tell a story and simply wonder at it all. Welcome to a house of wonder.

ANNOUNCEMENTS We welcome everyone to Westminster Church for these Christmas Eve Services. A special welcome is extended to visitors and those who return for the holiday. If you live in the Wilmington area and do not have a church home, we hope you will consider uniting with our church family. The Chancel flowers this evening are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Charles M. Krick, Jr. and Janet and John Rowell by the Linderman, Krick and Rowell families. We encourage you to take poinsettias to our homebound members as you leave the 8:00 or 10:00 worship service. Special cards will be available in a box at the reception desk with recipient’s names and addresses. If you will be taking a poinsettia to a homebound member, please be sure to take the card with the flower so that we know which people have received a plant. The Church Office will be closed on Monday, December 27, Friday, December 31 and Monday, January 3.

Sunday, December 26 and Sunday, January 2: One morning service at 10:00 a.m. Join us as we continue to celebrate the Christmas season through word and song. We will offer Cribbery and

Sunday School for Under Six. Enjoy coffee and fellowship in the Meeting Room following the service.

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FAMILY SERVICE 4:00 P.M.

CALL TO WORSHIP Into our world as into Mary’s womb,

Come, Lord Jesus. Into the forgotten places, as into the stable,

Come, Lord Jesus. Into the lives of the poor, bringing hope; Into the lives of the powerful, bringing caution; Into the lives of the weary, bringing rest; Into the lives of the wise, bringing restlessness; And into our lives and longing, whatever our estate –

Come, Lord Jesus! *CAROL “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” CAROL It came upon the midnight clear, For lo, the days are hastening on, That glorious song of old, By prophet bards foretold, From angels bending near the earth, When with the evercircling years To touch their harps of gold: Comes round the age of gold; “Peace on the earth, good will to all, When peace shall over all the earth From heaven’s all gracious King”: Its ancient splendors fling, The world in solemn stillness lay, And the whole world give back the song To hear the angels sing. Which now the angels sing. *OPENING PRAYER

Holy God, you came to Mary and Joseph, to the shepherds and angels, to the little village of Bethlehem. Come now to us: be born in us this night. Amen.

*CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem” O little town of Bethlehem, For Christ is born of Mary; How still we see thee lie! And gathered all above, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep While mortals sleep, the angels keep The silent stars go by. Their watch of wondering love. Yet in thy dark streets shineth O morning stars, together The everlasting light; Proclaim the holy birth! The hopes and fears of all the years And praises sing to God the King, Are met in thee tonight. And peace to all on earth.

How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him, still The dear Christ enters in.

Passages in bold print may be said by all. At the asterisk (*) please stand (as you are able).

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, forgive us when the extras of Christmas overshadow its essence. Forgive us when the trappings of Christmas – the tree, the presents, the guests, the decorations – detract from the simple story of a baby born in a manger. Forgive us when our songs of praise to You are drowned out by the rush and hurriedness of the season. Forgive us when memories of Christmases past crowd out the possibility of your presence as God-with-us now. Amen.

RESPONSE

O holy child of Bethlehem, Descend to us we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The Great glad tiding tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS LESSON Matthew 1:18-23 CAROL “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”

Infant holy, Infant lowly, For His bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing; Christ the babe is Lord of all. Flocks were sleeping; Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new. Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow; Christ the babe was born for you.

LESSON Luke 2:1-7 CAROL “Away in a Manger” MUELLER

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed, The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby wakes, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

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LESSON Luke 2:8-14 CAROL “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” MENDELSSOHN Hark! The herald angels sing, Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! “Glory to the newborn King. Hail the sun of righteousness! Peace on earth, and mercy mild, Light and life to all He brings, God and sinners reconciled!” Risen with healing in His wings. Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Mild He lays His glory by, Join the triumph of the skies; Born that we no more may die, With the angelic host proclaim, Born to raise us from the earth, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” “Glory to the newborn King!” LESSON Luke 2:15-20 CAROL “The First Nowell” THE FIRST NOWELL The first Nowell the angel did say They looked up and saw a star Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; Shining in the east beyond them far, In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep, And to the earth it gave great light, On a cold winter's night that was so deep And so it continued both day and night. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. Born is the King of Israel. LESSON Matthew 2:1-11 CAROL “We Three Kings of Orient Are” THREE KINGS OF ORIENT

We three kings of Orient are, Glorious now behold Him arise, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, King and God and Sacrifice; Field and fountain, moor and mountain Alleluia, Alleluia Following yonder star. Sounds through the earth and skies. O star of wonder, star of night O star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright; Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! Guide us to thy perfect light! CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING

The entire Christmas Eve Offering is given to those in need beyond our walls. Please see page 2. CHRISTMAS PRAYER LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE

Tonight we light the central candle of our Advent Wreath, reminding us that Christ is the light of the world,

The center of our lives, the shining beacon of hope for the entire universe. Christ is born.

Praise God!

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CAROL “Silent Night” STILLE NACHT

Silent night, holy night! Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Son of God, love’s pure light Round yon virgin mother and child! Radiant beams from Thy holy face, Holy Infant, so tender and mild, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Sleep in heavenly peace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Sleep in heavenly peace. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 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. BLESSING

A baby has been born for us; A child has been given to us.

And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Once we were no people. Now we are God’s people.

Once we walked in darkness; Now we have seen a great Light!

Let us go in joy and in peace to worship Christ with our lives. *RESPONSE “Joy to the World!” ANTIOCH Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Joy to the world! the Savior reigns: Let earth receive her King; Let us our songs employ; Let every heart prepare Him room, While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains And heaven and nature sing, Repeat the sounding joy, And heaven and nature sing, Repeat the sounding joy, And heaven and heaven and nature sing. Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

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PARTICIPANTS Mary Sandra Wermus Joseph Steve Wermus Baby Jesus Grace Songer Wermus Angels Hannah Bachman Emma Burkhardt Adelaide Etshman Alyssa Kerns Charlotte Kidd Greer Marvel Tessa McKenzie Grace Michener Ella Stoddard Payton Thompson Valerie Thompson Lexi Wolff Sophia Wolff Campbell Zehner Shepherds Sully Burkhardt Colin Harron Drew Holmes Gates Thompson Gavin Thompson Grant Wagner Nate Zehner Magi Katherine Harron, Liam Harron, Thomas Zehner Stage Manager Jeanne Checkel

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FAMILY SERVICE 5:30 P.M.

INTROIT “Sing Noel” Liberian folk Song D.R.U.M. Ensemble Arr: Mary Beth Davis CALL TO WORSHIP

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the shadows of death a light has dawned. Jesus Christ is our Life and Light.

In Christ's grace, let us worship God! Let us go, just as we are, to see what has happened. let us go with the shepherds;

let us go and find the One of whom the angels sing. Let us go with those who are wise;

let us go and find the One who brings God's truth to us. Let us go with the poor in spirit, and in flesh; let us go with those who are humbled by life.

Let us find the Glory of God born in a stable, and placed in a feeding trough.

Let us go with our friends and family, let us go with our neighbors and with strangers, let us go with all the children of God:

let us go to find the One who comes to lead us home to God.

O come, let us go to the Babe of Bethlehem; O come, let us adore him! Christ the Lord!

*CAROL “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ADESTE FIDELES

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! 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! Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all Glory in the highest! O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious God, who promised to send a Redeemer to your people, we confess that we have not trusted your promise, but have busied ourselves with activities which obstruct its fulfillment. We give presents, but fail to be present with one another. We socialize with friends, but fail to welcome the stranger in our midst. We create commotion, and refuse to receive your peace. Forgive us, God, for our busyness and our lack of trust. Teach us to wait with expectant patience for the fulfillment of your promise to us. Amen.

Passages in bold print may be said by all. At the asterisk (*) please stand (as you are able).

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ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS RESPONSE “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” IN DULCI JUBILO

Good Christian friends, rejoice With heart, and soul, and voice; Now ye hear of endless bliss; Jesus Christ was born for this! He hath opened heaven’s door, And we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!

TABLEAU OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

LESSON Matthew 1:18-24

Charlie Depfer, Cathy Glober, Chase Pfleegor *CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem” ST. LOUIS O little town of Bethlehem, How silently, how silently, How still we see thee lie! The wondrous gift is given! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep So God imparts to human hearts The silent stars go by. The blessings of His heaven. Yet in thy dark streets shineth No ear may hear His coming, The everlasting light; But in this world of sin, The hopes and fears of all the years Where meek souls will receive Him, still Are met in thee tonight. The dear Christ enters in. LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Bob Moore, Bonnie Decktor ANTHEM “Away in a Manger” Traditional Sunshine Choir CAROL “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY

Infant holy, Infant lowly, For His bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, Little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging Angels singing, Noels ringing, Tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all.

Flocks were sleeping; Shepherds keeping Vigil till the morning new. Saw the glory, Heard the story, Tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, Free from sorrow, Praises voicing Greet the morrow: Christ the babe was born for you.

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LESSON Luke 2:8-14 Suzie Hurlock and Lizzie Sprague *CAROL “Angels We Have Heard on High” GLORIA Angels we have heard on high, Shepherds, why this jublilee? Sweetly singing o’er the plains, Why your joyous strains prolong? And the mountains in reply What the gladsome tidings be Echoing their joyous strains. Which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see, Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.

Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo.

LESSON Luke 2:15-20 Tom Hogue CAROL “The First Nowell” THE FIRST NOWELL The first Nowell the angel did say They looked up and saw a star Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay Shining in the east beyond them far, In fields where they lay akeeping their sheep, And to the earth it gave great light, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. And so it continued both day and night. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. Born is the King of Israel. LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 TJ Roe, Charlie Depfer, Kris DeMesse CAROL “We Three Kings of Orient Are” THREE KINGS OF ORIENT

Verse 1: All Verses 2-4: Magi Verse 5: All 1. We three kings of Orient are, 5. Glorious now behold Him arise, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, King and God and Sacrifice; Field and fountain, moor and mountain Alleluia, Alleluia Following yonder star. Sounds through the earth and skies. O star of wonder, star of night O star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright; Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light! Guide us to thy perfect light!

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CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING

The entire Christmas Eve Offering is given to those in need beyond our walls. Please see page 2. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Mary Had a Baby” Spiritual D.R.U.M. Ensemble Arr: Valerie Showers Crescenz CHRISTMAS PRAYER LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE CAROL “Silent Night, Holy Night” STILLE NACHT 1. Silent night, holy night! 3. Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Son of God, love’s pure light Round yon virgin mother and child! Radiant beams from Thy holy face, Holy Infant, so tender and mild, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Sleep in heavenly peace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Sleep in heavenly peace. Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 2. Silent night, holy night! 4. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight, Wondrous star, lend thy light; Glories stream from heaven afar, With the angels let us sing, Heavenly hosts sing: “Alleluia; Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born. Christ the Savior is born. BLESSING Light of God: guide our way; Joy of God: fill our hearts; Peace of God, change our lives. Let us go forth to share the good news: Jesus Christ is born! *CAROL “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” GO TELL IT Go tell it on the mountain: Down in a lowly manger Over the hills and everywhere; The humble Christ was born, Go tell it on the mountain And God sent us salvation That Jesus Christ is born! That blessed Christmas morn.

Go tell it on the mountain: Over the hills and everywhere; Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

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PARTICIPANTS

Storytellers: Westminster By Heart Mary Lynn Martin Joseph Eric Lengel Jesus Alexis Martin Shepherds Sterling Gray Jack, Louisa and Charlotte Holden Ryan, Amanda and Jenny Kielhorn Angel Lizzie Sprague Magi Brian Bowersock, Josh Cox and Chris Hickey

Costume assistance by Susan Moseley A special thanks to Melody Layman for creating a new magi costume.

D.R.U.M. Ensemble

Gia Benckert Reed Burkhardt John Dietz Nate Gerstenschlager Carter Gramiak Sebastian Gray Britt Hickey Gwen Hubbard Zachary Huddleston Sydney Huzar Kate Immesberger Patrick Keenan Alexandra Kidd Jason Lengel Justin Lengel Katie Lengel

Sophia Malatesta Luke Mathé Rabea Pfaff Davis Piercy Kala Richardson Jake Robinson Ben Schiltz Lindsay Singewald Mark Stallone Theo Stone Anna Thomas Hugh Underhill Christian van Amerongen Vanessa Woodson Thomas Zehner

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Sunshine Choir Aiden Arnold Lorelei Becktel-Lipscomb Lucie Becktel-Lipscomb Hannah Dawson Kate Dietz Lili Gerstenschlager Margo Gramiak Miles Hearn Lily Holmes Hanna Huddleston Jack Immesberger Colin Keenan Katie Kunz Maggie Kunz Charlotte Langlois Olivia Langlois Greg Mathé

Aiden McCulloch Delanie McKenzie Keegan McKenzie Ian Morton Annika Pfaff Logan Piercy Tucker Poff Alexa Psaros Baden Saathoff Max Steiner Henry Stone Elizabeth Thomas Owen Thomas Kristian Tolbert Ellery Underhill Schuyler van Amerongen Campbell Zehner

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Pat a Pan Arr. Barbara Brocker A Medley of Carols Arr. Martha Lynn Thompson Away in a Manger Arr. Douglas E. Wagner Ding, Dong Merrily on High Arr. Cynthia Dobrinski

CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE 8:00 P.M.

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

I believe in God, but do I believe in God-in-me? I believe in God in heaven, but do I believe in God-on-earth? I believe in God out there, but do I believe in God-with-us? "Lord, be born in my heart. Come alive in me this Christmas! Amen." Author unknown

CALL TO WORSHIP

Walk no more in gloom and darkness, the light of life has come into the world.

God’s grace breaks forth among us. Our Savior is born in Bethlehem!

Let all people sing praises to his name and rejoice in his salvation. Glory to God in the highest! Let us travel Christ’s path to peace.

*HYMN NO. 41 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ADESTE FIDELES PRAYER OF ADORATION

God of grace and truth, we pray that you will come into our lives tonight and fill us with such love and wonder, that with shepherds and wise men, we may come to adore the Holy Child, the promised King. As you came in the stillness of night, pierce through the darkness of our lives with the light of Christ’s presence, that we may clearly see the path to walk, know the truth we need to speak and embrace the life to live for him. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.

Passages in bold print may be said by all. At the asterisk (*) please stand (as you are able).

PRELUDE MUSIC Reverberations Handbell Choir

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ANTHEM “A Maiden Most Gentle” arr. Andrew Carter Westminster Choir

A maiden most gentle and tender we sing: The archangel Gabriel foretold by his call Of Mary the mother of Jesus our King. The Lord of creation, and Saviour of all.

How bless’d is the birth of her heavenly child, Three kings came to worship with gifts rich and rare, Who came to redeem us in Mary so mild. And marveled in awe at the babe in her care.

Rejoice and be glad at this Christmas we pray; Sing praise to the Saviour, sing endless ‘Ave.’

Ave, ave, ave Maria, Ave, ave, ave Maria.

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 2:1-20 Shelley Gnade, Biblical Storyteller *HYMN NO. 23 “Angels We Have Heard on High” GLORIA SERMON Greg Jones ANTHEM “Joys Seven” arr. Stephen Cleobury

The first good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of one; To see the blessed Jesus Christ When he was first her son.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of two; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To make the lame to go.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of three; To see her own Son, Jesus Christ, To make the blind to see.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of four; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To read the Bible o’er.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of five; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To bring the dead alive.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of six; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, Upon the crucifix.

The next good joy that Mary had, It was the joy of sev’n; To see her own son, Jesus Christ, To wear the crown of heav’n.

OFFERING

The entire Christmas Eve Offering is given to those in need beyond our walls. Please see page 2. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “I Saw Three Ships” arr. John Rutter

I saw three ships come sailing in And he did whistle and she did sing On Christmas Day in the morning. On Christmas Day in the morning. Pray, whither sailed those ships all three And all the bells on earth shall ring On Christmas Day in the morning? On Christmas Day in the morning. O, they sailed in to Bethlehem And all the angels in heav’n shall sing On Christmas Day in the morning. On Christmas Day in the morning. And who should be in those three ships Then let us all rejoice amain But Joseph and his Lady? On Christmas Day in the morning.

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CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER The Lord’s Supper is open to all who trust in Christ.

INVITATION TO THE TABLE AND LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.

What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.

*HYMN NO. 31 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” MENDELSSOHN COMMUNION PRAYER LORD’S PRAYER (p. 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors.”) WORDS OF INSTITUTION

COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

COMMUNION ANTHEMS “Still, Still, Still” arr. Robert A. Hobby

Still, still, still, one can hear the falling snow. Sleep, sleep, sleep, ’tis the eve of our Savior’s birth. For all is hushed, the world is sleeping, The night is peaceful all around you, Holy Star its vigil keeping. close your eyes, let sleep surround you. Still, still, still, one can hear the falling snow. Sleep, sleep, sleep, ’tis the eve of our Savior’s birth.

Dream, dream, dream of the joyous day to come. While guardian angels without number watch you as you sweetly slumber, Dream, dream, dream of the joyous day to come.

“In the Bleak Midwinter” Harold Darke

In the bleak midwinter Enough for him, whom cherubim Frosty wind made moan, Worship night and day, Earth stood hard as iron, A breastful of milk Water like a stone; And a mangerful of hay; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Enough for him, whom angels Snow on snow, Fall down before, In the bleak midwinter the ox and ass and camel Long ago. Which adore.

Our God, Heav’n cannot hold him What can I give him, Nor earth sustain; Poor as I am? Heav’n and earth shall flee away If I were a shepherd When he comes to reign: I would bring a lamb, In the bleak midwinter If I were a Wise Man A stable place sufficed I would do my part, The Lord god Almighty Yet what I can give him, Jesus Christ. Give my heart.

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PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION

O God of peace, to you we ascribe all honor and majesty, beauty and strength. You bring forth a child whom we call blessed, upon whose shoulders rests the destiny of nations. You give us the gift of life everlasting, and a wonderful counselor who shall guide your people. With shepherds and angels, we lift our voices rejoicing: All glory to you in the highest, and on earth peace among all. Amen.

HYMN NO. 60 “Silent Night, Holy Night” STILLE NACHT

Handbell Prelude arranged by Arnold B. Sherman The ministers will light their candles from the Christ candle and then pass the light to the end of each pew. Each person, in turn, shares the light with his/her neighbor. Following the service, you may keep your candle or deposit it in a box near the doors.

BENEDICTION CHORAL POSTLUDE “Prince of Peace Is He” Stephen Walters

The Savior came to bring salvation, Proclaiming peace to ev’ry nation, Sweetest theme in all creation, Prince of Peace is he. On manger hay the shepherds found him, The star shone down with glory ’round him, Lord of lords his own have crowned him, Prince of Peace is he. Our days are blessed with jubilation, Christ has come to bring salvation, Sing his praise in adoration, Prince of Peace is he.

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CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION SERVICE 10:00 P.M.

TOWER CHIME Craig Checkel PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

I believe in God, but do I believe in God-in-me? I believe in God in heaven, but do I believe in God-on-earth? I believe in God out there, but do I believe in God-with-us? "Lord, be born in my heart. Come alive in me this Christmas! Amen." Author unknown

ORGAN PRELUDE The Holy Night Dudley Buck CHORAL INTROIT “Alleluia” Douglas Brenchley High School/Alumni Choir CALL TO WORSHIP AND LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE

From the North to the South, from the East to the West, flowing toward all people on earth,

comes the light of hope born in Bethlehem. And the government will be upon his shoulders, and his name will be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Christ will rule with justice and mercy from this time forth and for evermore.

*HYMN NO. 31 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” MENDELSSOHN

PRAYER OF ADORATION

Loving God, help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and the worship of the magi. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. Amen. (Robert Louis Stevenson)

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Jon McPheeters, Biblical Storyteller MUSICAL OFFERING “Mary Did You Know” Mark Lowry Josh Cox, Lauren Carroll and Jerry Spilecki SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 2:8-20 SERMON Greg Jones

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*HYMN NO. 40 “Joy to the World!” ANTIOCH CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING

The entire Christmas Eve Offering is given those in need beyond our walls. Please see page 2. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Behold That Star” arr. Patsy Ford Simms High School/Alumni Choir CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Lord’s Supper is open to all who trust in Christ.

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE Tonight old dreams are surpassed as new dreams come to life.

Glory to God in the highest! Hope paves the way to joy and prayer leads to proclamation.

The Light of the World has come! This light is a light for all; igniting a flame within our souls as we break bread together.

God is born within us and among us. Glory to God in the highest! May there be peace and goodwill to all!

*HYMN NO. 38 “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” CAROL

COMMUNION PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER (p. 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors.”)

WORDS OF INSTITUTION COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE When an usher invites you to approach a communion station, please take a piece of bread, the symbol of Christ’s love for you, and dip it in the cup, representing the new life in Christ. If you are unable to come to a communion station, please tell an usher so that you may be served.

PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION

HYMN NO. 60 “Silent Night, Holy Night” STILLE NACHT

The ministers will light their candles from the Christ candle and then pass the light to the end of each pew. Each person, in turn, shares the light with his/her neighbor. Following the service, you may keep your candle or deposit it in a box near the doors.

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Carol of the Bells” M. Leontovich High School/Alumni Choir

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PARTICIPANTS

High School/Alumni Choir

Brian Bowersock Evan Burt Matt Burt Lauren Carroll Josh Cox Dana Davis Chris Hickey Emily Harrison Meredith Harrison Sarah Hoopes Susie Hoopes Hillary King

Whitney King Alex Knepper Emily Knepper Mary McGowan Molly McPheeters Emily Mosher Catherine Peterson Sophie Ritter Hayley Rosser Alex Sprague Shelly Sprague

CHRISTMAS 2010 MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS In Honor Of: Given By:

Emma Bercaw Nancy and Walter Bercaw and Family

Doris Corner Corner Family

Irene Johnston John and Dede Johnston

The Lewis and Thompson Families Ralph L. Lewis

Mary Beth Davis The Reverberations Handbell Choir

Gavin, Payton, Gates and Valerie Sandy and Stark Thompson

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CHRISTMAS 2010 MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS

In Loving Memory Of: Given By:

Loved Ones Anonymous

Bernie Alexander Susan, Shawn, Kristen and Will

Eleanor Barineau Dodson R. Barineau

William C. Deans Fay Deans Barnaby

Teddy Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and Family

Robert H. Bedrossian, MD Ned Bedrossian and Family

Jane Johnson Nancy and Walter Bercaw and Family

Mr. and Mrs. David Bernhard, Mr. Victor Lawryniuk Diane Bernhard

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Becker Diane Bernhard

Lew and Pauline Black Kay Black and Lew Black, Jr.

Our Parents and Other Loved Ones Nancy and Herb Boden

Herb Bowersock, Jr. - Poppop and Dad Ron, Beth and Brian Bowersock

Mandy Beachboard Ron, Beth and Brian Bowersock

My mother, Helen Thompson Dianne and Bill Browne

My dear cousin, Jay Middleton Dianne Browne

My dear friend, Bobbi Baker Dianne Browne

Frank and Fay Staats, Bud Bryde Gary and Sue Bryde

Loved Ones Naomi and Hugh Campbell

Helen and Charles Carmine Ken and Betsy Carmine

Olga and Deane Boddorff Ken and Betsy Carmine

Mr. and Mrs. Starr N. Stacy Tom and Martha Carper

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carper Tom and Martha Carper

Pete Pyle and Morris Carter Polly and Jim Carter

Rev. John Cartwell and Douglas Prideaux Peggy and James Cartwell

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Checkel Jeanne and Bob Checkel

Elaine Coletti Bob and Eadie Churchill, Dani and Robert Kidd

Deanne Tolen Young Bob and Eadie Churchill, Dani and Robert Kidd

Betty Coker Jim Coker

Helen Colvard Kendal and Danny Colvard and Linda Watson

Jim Corner Corner Family

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Reighard George and Sandi Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Evans George and Sandi Evans

Our Fathers, Jack Foster and Charles Pfleegor Anne Foster and Chip Pfleegor

L. Martin Gravely His Loved Ones

Walter Z. Heldt Dorothy L. Heldt

Alan Lennox Barbara and Jim Higgins

Elizabeth Higgins Her Family

Nick Marcopulos Cathy Higgins

Cathy Hodges Margaret and Jim Hodges

Maurice L. Ward Carol and Tom Hogue

Our Parents Judith and Robert Hoopes

Timothy G. Hoopes Harry and Janet Hoopes and Family

Fred Hurlock, Jr. Suzie Hurlock

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In Loving Memory Of: Given By:

Sarah and Dave Frie, son David,Frances and Fred Hurlock Suzie Hurlock

Bill and Gretchen Iobst Fred and Jane Iobst

Si and Lee McNeely Fred and Jane Iobst

Howard Jarrett and our Parents Ann Jarrett and Family

Hillis Johnston John and Dede Johnston

Lillian and Wallace Spielman John and Dede Johnston

Bob Kelley His Family

Loved Ones The Kline Family

Ann, Jay and Jane The Kline Family

John Boyd Knox Betsy, Judy, Jim, John and Families

Ron and Grace Bice, James and Marjorie Knox Betsy, Judy, Jim, John and Families

Parents and Grandparents Jerald and Virginia Lee and Family

The Lewis and Thompson Families Ralph L. Lewis

Charles M. Krick, Jr. and Ann E. Linderman Bob and Sue Rowell Linderman

Our Parents Bob and Sue Rowell Linderman

David Hill MacKelcan Deborah J. MacKelcan

Lillian and John Michener Bunny and Jack Michener

Alice, Arnold, and Charles Sharpley Bunny and Jack Michener

Robert Currin The Pamm Family

Ingrid Pamm The Pamm Family

George and Martha Patrick George and Jan Patrick

Raymond Peters George and Jan Patrick

Helen, Brian and Bob Hunt Elizabeth Poole

My parents, William Poole and Louise H. Poole and uncles, Stephen C. Poole

Edward G. Poole, Robert W. Poole and Carroll F. Poole Stephen C. Poole

Our Parents Linda and Charlie Reinhardt

Florence Drexel Robin and Hayley Rosser

Our Parents Barbara and George Scanlan

Wilma Tull Bob and Sue Scofield, Peter Rittenhouse and Bill Lang

Ray and Fran Scofield Bob,Sue, Jeff and Dave Scofield

Our Parents Donna and Tom Shaw

Jay, Ann, Grammy and Grandpop The Spilecki Family

Our Parents David and Jane M. Stabler

Our Parents Judy and Paul Stoffer

Wayne Suiter Jane Suiter

Roger B. Thomas, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Hambright Diane H. Thomas

David M. Ackley Frieda Ackley Tice and Family

Lowell Weaver LaVerne and Family

Martha and Marvin Bloomsburg Mary, Vince and Vin Wemlinger

Doris and Vincent Wemlinger Mary, Vince and Vin Wemlinger

Chad and Chris Miller The Westminster Staff

Barbara Wheatley Her Grandchildren

Timothy Parkinson Whitney Les and Joan Whitney

Alday C. Wilson Their 4 daughters

Dorothy M. Wilson Their 4 daughters

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PASTORAL STAFF

Gregory Knox Jones, Head of Staff Anne Reid Ledbetter, Associate Pastor

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Jill Getty

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFF

Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells

Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM

Susan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis and Mike Gnade

SUPPORT STAFF Susan Alexander, Receptionist

Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant

Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Secretary Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management

Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

WORLDWIDE MINISTRY

Vashon Island, Washington State – Emily Bercaw, AmeriCorps Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Cedepca, Karla Koll and the Mam Presbytery

Congo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish

Kenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers Kara Francis, West Bank

SESSION

Liz Bacon, John Bowman, Martha Carper, Ron Carrick, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Josh Cox, Charlie Depfer, Karen Dietz, Ellie Furry, Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Trina Hogan,

Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Nancy Rochford, Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick, Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Frank Waldburger

BOARD OF DEACONS

Beth Bowersock, Marcia Carle, Kim Carrick, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon, Craig Checkel, Eadie Churchill, Jack Coleman, Bob Cox, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman,

George Evans, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray, Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Bill Kaye, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathé, Carol Mosher, Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Sonja Pfautz, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser,

Ann Shadduck, Cora Sparling, Melissa Stabler, Steve Stallone, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

TRUSTEES Bob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski, Lynn Kielhorn,

Bob McKeown, Stephen Poole, Christine Schiltz, Philip Timon, Helen Walker