BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Bethlehem” DAVID N. JOHNSON

* This year marks the 270th anniversary of the founding of the

Moravian mission that became the Borough of Emmaus. We are glad to have the Moravian Brass with us on this

anniversary Christmas.

PASTOR: Rev. William Schram

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Deb Ferguson

FLOWER DEACON: Ann Greenwood AUDIO:

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Ann Zayaitz VIDEO: Evan Gill

USHER CAPTAIN: Jack Decker

USHERS: The Decker family

FELLOWSHIP:

FLOWERS: Poinsettias

ELDERS:

Class of 2017 2018 2019 Jack Decker Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark

Diane Millick Lisa Heineman Tim Melnick Michele Somishka Lynn Ingram Chuck Waters

Erik Walker

DEACONS: Class of 2017 2018 2019

Eleanor DePhillips Luana Graber Deb Ferguson

Terry Eck Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer

JoAnne Herring Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits

Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the purple booklet in pews.

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the

ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an

usher for assistance.

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF

PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

Military Service

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Bender, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs

To contact our pastor, please use Bill Schram’s email address,

revbill@faithchurchemmaus.org. (Note: Friday is a day off for Bill.) For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984, or Melanie Shimer—610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073,

who will make the appropriate connections.

For medical emergencies or death, contact Bill at 570-242-9319.

Faith Church Prayer Chain

Please send prayer requests to prayers@faithchurchemmaus.org, or use

the link from the Faith Church website.( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )

Order of Worship

December 24, 2017

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507 Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

Come Home to Bethlehem

THE ORDER OF EVENING WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE

9:00 PM DECEMBER 17, 2017

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use

the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. Worship is a natural response to God’s goodness. Take time to consider all the reasons, big and small, for which you are thankful unto God. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand.

Latecomers may be seated.

APPROACHING GOD PRELUDE “Carol of the Bells” ARR. MARK HAYES

Adult Bell Choir “Bell peal on ARR. LINDA LAMB ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing’”

Sandy Gingrich, “Mary, Did You Know?” LOWRY & GREENE Ann Greenwood

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING & BAILEY CLARK, JESSICA SPAK CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Good news! Unspeakable joy! A great light has burst forth, overcoming the darkness!

People: We wonder at the Light who shines in the darkness; we

wonder at the new light that transforms us. Alleluia! Leader: Christ has come, and God’s Word is present to us in a

new way. People: We wonder at the Light who shines in the darkness; we

wonder at the new light that transforms us. Alleluia! Leader: A child is born for us—a son has been given! Come, see what God has brought us! Let us see what the Lord has done! People: Today we light the Christ candle, and we wonder at the

miracle and mystery of God at work among us. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

JESUS BRINGS ANOTHER MEANING TO HOME ANTHEM “Glory to God in the Highest” DON BESIG

Senior Choir

FOURTH LESSON LUKE 2:8-16 The Shepherds go the manger.

CAROL #119 “Hark the Herald Angels”

JOIN THE SHEPHERDS AT THE HOME WE LONG FOR

CAROL #134 vv. 1, 2 “Joy to the World”

OFFERTORY Moravian Brass*

CHRISTMAS PRAYER

FIFTH LESSON JOHN 1:1-5, 14 John celebrates that the Word in flesh makes his home with us.

OUR HEARTS TRUE HOME HAS COME TO US REV. BILL SCHRAM

SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST “Silent Night: Receive the light by tipping your candle into the flame of the one beside you.

Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright, Round yon virgin mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 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!" Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, 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! Please extinguish your candle.

CAROL #133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” OPENING PRAYER

God of Christmas, we give you thanks this day for a love alive, an earth-dwelling love announced long ago by angel voices on high and by an infant’s cradle cry. Help us move from receptive

thankfulness to an active extension of the Christmas message.

Keep us ready to welcome your presence with a Mary-like

openness of faith and a Joseph-like trust. We need both of these traits to overcome our hesitation at doing your will. Grant us a shepherd-like eagerness to be with you; a strong desire to

share in the great things you do and an abiding wonder that you call us to bear witness to your Son, this world’s Redeemer.

Enable us to grow with the Bethlehem child, expanding our love for you, for one another and for strangers. In Jesus’ name.

Amen.

AN INVITATION: COME HOME TO BETHLEHEM CAROL #129 (seated) “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”

FIRST LESSON ISAIAH 9:2-7

The Messiah, who makes safe the home of God’s people, is foretold by Isaiah.

ANTHEM “Long Ago in Bethlehem” PHYLLIS TATE

Senior Choir

SECOND LESSON MICAH 5:2-4 Micah foretells the glory of little Bethlehem, to be the home of the Messiah.

CAROL #121 vs. 1, 4 (seated) “O Little Town of Bethlehem”

WHAT HOME MEANS TO US

CAROL #132 (seated) “Good Christian Friends Rejoice”

THIRD LESSON LUKE 2:1-7 Luke tells the birth of Jesus in Joseph’s home town.

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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017

The birth announcement reads: “It’s a boy!” And his name is “God with us.” Welcome to the bedside of the newborn King! We hope you’ll join us following the morning worship in Fellowship Hall for beverages, snacks, and fellowship.

No Sunday School

Sign up for Worship Assistant, Fellowship, etc.

Take note of flagged announcements.

TODAY OR TONIGHT

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org

FROM THE OFFICE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Today is the last chance! Please check your family’s contact information in the green notebook placed in the narthex. Please consider adding a cell phone number! If you attend regularly, but haven’t joined, please add your information! We’d love to include you and yours.

STEWARDSHIP PLEDGES UPDATE

The Stewardship Committee thanks all the members who have responded with their 2018 pledges for the support of Faith Church. We have received 74 pledges for a total of $196,462. We have not heard from everyone so please submit your pledges as soon as possible. This will allow the Finance Committee to finalize the church budget for 2018. Thank you for your faithful support of the work of Faith Church.

GIVING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASY! You can donate via credit card or a direct

transfer from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website:

http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/

WORSHIP

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 10:00 AM — Christmas Eve Family service with music by Faith’s

Children and Youth

9:00 PM — Christmas Eve Candlelight service with music by

the Choir, Adult Handbells, and Moravian Brass

This year marks the 270th anniversary of the founding

of the Moravian mission that became the Borough of

Emmaus. We are glad to have the Moravian Brass with us on this anniversary Christmas.

11:15 PM — Carols, Candles, and Community at Triangle Park

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH? If this is your first time in worship with us here at Faith Church,

welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

GRATITUDE Thank you to all who participated in the service, and in preparation

for the time of fellowship following the service, as we celebrated the life of Dorothy Nicholas on this past Tuesday afternoon. It truly was a tribute to Dorothy, and if she had been here to witness it, she surely would have approved. The participation and contributions of all helped to say “goodbye” to Dorothy in a most fitting way. ~ The Board of Deacons

DEACONS

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Sunday Morning Discipleship Opportunities

The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options. NO CLASSES ON THE

1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. NO CLASSES ON 12/24.

9:30 am: Middle School and High School

Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School. Children

younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.

11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7

Youth Group

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM. Youth in

grades 9-12 are invited to participate in High School Youth Group (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, at Faith. Each week, we have a

meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

Next Meeting—TODAY! We will go Christmas caroling with the Barn at the Phoebe Nursing Home in Allentown. We will carpool from Faith at 3:15 PM

(Or meet us at Phoebe at 3:45). We will walk through Phoebe singing Christmas carols for the residents from 4:00-5:00. Then, we will go out to

dinner at Nostos restaurant (Tilghman and 19th St. in Allentown).

Adult Sunday School

Dec. 17—Author Anne Lamott Releases New Book on Mercy Anne Lamott has written a book of essays titled Hallelujah

Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy. We will explore the gift of mercy God offers the world through the person and work of his Son.

Additional Discipleship Opportunities

There are small groups that meet during the week. New participants are always welcome.

Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’

homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: December 21

Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every

other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in

a Negative World. Next meeting: TBA

Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the

Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: January 3

Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship

Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer

and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401) for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.

“Christians & Racism” This Discussion Group meets at 6:00 PM here at

the church, on the first and third Sundays of the month. Next Meeting: Tonight

T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of

Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.

DISCIPLESHIP

WESTMINSTER VILLAGE The Mission Committee and the Activities Staff at Westminster would

like to thank you for your very generous response to Westminster Wishes. This project provided Christmas gifts to some of the health care residents as Westminster Village, our nearest Presbyterian Senior Living Home. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness and support. Thank you!

CLOSET OF HOPE Dear Faith Family,

Thank you for your generous support of Close of Hope! It’s always amazing how much clothing comes through our doors. Larry Hemberger will continue to take your donations during the winter.

Love & Peace! Barbara Newman

MISSION

12/24 Christina Johns

12/26 William Kennington III, Carole Wilson

12/27 Jack Ferlino, Beth Kunkle

12/28 Archer Waters

12/30 Matthias Staack

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POINSETTIAS

The following have placed the beautiful poinsettia plants that are beautifying the sanctuary during today’s services. Please read the dedications and keep those named in your prayers. Plants may be retrieved following the 9:00 PM service.

John & Carolyn Baittinger, in memory of our parents

Bob & Ruth Bieler, in memory of our parents

Robert Brownbridge, in memory of Claire

Eleanor & Jim DePhillips, in honor of our grandchildren

Terry & Sally Eck, in honor of our grandchildren

Peter Ferguson & Deb Ferguson, in memory of Barbara Ferguson

Ron & Sandy Gingrich, in memory of Snowy & Edna Doe

Ann Greenwood, in memory of parents Rev. Samuel & Catherine Glass and granddaughter Emma

Wendell & Nora Harford, in honor of our children - Luana, Ron, Scott, Laurie, and Carl.

Liz Kenny, in memory of my parents

Bruce & Beth Kunkle, celebrating our families

Tom & Sue Lawall, in memory of our parents

The Luff family, in memory of loved ones

David & Jana Masenheimer, in memory of Marilyn Rippon, Robert & Eleanor Rippon

The Mitchell family, in memory of Bob Gedney

The Moring family, in memory of Helen Moring (Platte's mother), and Hugh Moomaw (Susan's father)

Linda A. Muller, in memory of Henry C. Muller, and all my loved ones

Jim Pantano

Bob & Carolyn Rice, in memory of Carolyn's father, Stanley Kunkel

Lynda & Dick Scheirer, in memory of loved ones

The Shimer family, in honor of Ernest & Margaret Shimer and James Fehr

Hallie Stewart, in memory of John W. Stewart

Sue & Bob Vitale, to the Glory of God

Bill & Susan Worley, in memory of our mothers and fathers

Anne Zayaitz, in memory of my dad, John Kauffman

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THIS WEEK CHRISTMAS EVE

Sunday, December 24 4th Sunday of Advent 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs No Sunday School 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir Christmas Joy Offering 10:00 AM— Morning Worship Service 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 9:00 PM— Candlelight Worship Service 11:15 PM— Worship Service @ the Emmaus Triangle

Monday, December 25 Church Office Closed CHRISTMAS Tuesday, December 26 Wednesday, December 27 Youth Groups’ evening at the movies 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 28 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, December 29 Church Office Closed Saturday, December 30 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH)

AROUND THE CORNER...

Dec. 31 ............ 2017 Annual Report due date Jan. 1, 2018 .... New Year’s Day/Church Office Closed

Jan. 15 ............. Martin Luther King Day/Church Office Closed Jan. 21 ............. February Flyer Deadline

Feb. 14 ............ Ash Wednesday Feb. 18 ............ Lent begins

Feb. 18 ............ March Flyer Deadline Feb. 19 ............ Presidents’ Day/Church Office Closed

Mar. 18 ............ April Flyer Deadline Mar. 25 ............ Palm Sunday

Mar. 29 ............ Maundy Thursday Mar. 30 ............ Good Friday

Apr. 1 ............... Easter Apr. 15 ............ May Flyer Deadline

May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat May 13............. Mother’s Day

May 20............. Pentecost May 20............. June Flyer Deadline

May 28............. Memorial Day/Church Office Closed May 28............. Summer Office Hours begin

Jun. 17 ............. July/August Flyer Deadline Sep. 3 .............. Labor Day

Sep. 10 ............ Regular Office Hours resume

TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK NEW YEAR’S EVE

Sunday, December 31 Annual Report Submissions Due 10:00 AM— Worship Service No Sunday School Noon— Newsletter Deadline

Monday, January 1 Church Office Closed NEW YEAR’S DAY Tuesday, January 2 7:30 PM— Finance Committee Wednesday, January 3 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 4 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, January 5 Church Office Closed Saturday, January 6 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:00 AM— Crazy Quilters (FH)

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Pan American

Raising Up Generations of Leaders

“Thanks be to God for this indescribable gift.” —2 Corinthians 9:15

Advent is a time of anticipation and promise, of thanksgiving and celebration. Every year, we pour out our gratitude by giving to those who faithfully serve the church and are now in need of service themselves. We honor the promise of Christ by giving toward the promise of our future racial ethnic leaders.

50% provides critical financial assistance to church leaders in need

• Support grants that help retired church workers and their families with financial and housing needs

• Provide aid to church workers with urgent financial and medical needs

50% supports opportunities for future leaders at Presbyterian racial ethnic schools

• Give scholarships for racial ethnic students and future church leaders

• Equip racial ethnic leaders for ministry• Support vital ministries in Presbyterian-related schools

Through your church

presbyterianmission.org/give/christmasjoy

Text JOY to 20222 to give $10

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY

A Dream Realized. A Calling Discerned.A generation apart, both Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo and his nephew Jasiel Hernandez found their calling to Christian leadership while attending Presbyterian Pan American School (Pan Am).

As a child, Jasiel often heard Lemuel speak highly about his time at Pan Am, and made it his dream to attend. His dream came true—thanks in part to scholarships supported by gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering.

While attending Pan Am, Jasiel participated in a weekly Bible study and led it his senior year. Learning about God and how others live out their faith with his classmates solidified his calling to ministry.

“My family is from humble origins, so money was tight. I appreciate those who gave money, because scholarships made it possible for me to go to Pan Am.”

—Jasiel Hernandez

Present Day: Both Lemuel and Jasiel serve and lead the church in numerous ways: mid council leadership, preaching at conferences, and Mission Agency committees. Lemuel is currently serving as Associate Director in the Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministry of Presbyterian Mission and Jasiel is a senior at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he plans to be ordained in the PC(USA).

Your gifts to Christmas Joy help make it possible for students to learn and grow in faith at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges.

Presbyterian Pan American • 100% of graduates are accepted into colleges or universities

• About 91% of student body receives scholarship support

Stillman College • Ranked among top tier schools in U.S. News and World Report for more than a decade

• 84% of faculty hold terminal degrees

Menaul School • 98% of graduates go on to college • Average class size is 12 students

Please give generously to the Christmas Joy Offering. Help raise up the next generation of Christian leaders.

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