Christmas Eve Pageant by Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church

the nativity of our lord jesus christ christmas eve december 24, 2019 christmas pageant and holy eucharist at 4:00 pm

Welcome: Thank you for making Grace-St. Luke’s part of your spiritual journey. It is our custom to observe silence before worship

for individual meditation and to silence any communication devices that might disturb you or your neighbor. The order of service is according to The Book of Common Prayer and hymns are selected from The Hymnal 1982 and Wonder, Love and Praise: A Supplement to the Hymnal 1982. After the Prelude, the Celebrant will stand to offer the Welcome and Announcements. Parents: Quiet packs are offered at each entrance to the nave to be picked up and used by children during the service. They can be returned at the end of the service. Parents: Quiet packs are offered at each entrance to the nave to be picked up and used by children during the service. They can be returned at the end of the service.

Celebrant: The Rev. Anne S. Carriere Assisting: The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher Assisting: The Rev. Meredith Jane Day

“Arise! Shine!”

Choral Prelude

Arise and shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is upon you. Come lift your eyes up to the skies; See the dawn! Come lift your eyes up to the skies; Light has come! Arise and shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is upon you.

music: Carol McClure (b. 1955) text: from Isaiah 60:1,4

“The angel Gabriel”

music: Gabriel’s Message, Basque carol; harm. Edgar Pettman (1865-1943) words: Basque carol; para. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924)

The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady,” Gloria! “For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be, all generations laud and honor thee, thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold, most highly favored lady,” Gloria! Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head, “To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said, “my soul shall laud and magnify his holy Name.” Most highly favored lady, Gloria! Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born in Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn, and Christian folk throughout the world will ever say “Most highly favored lady,” Gloria!

The Word of God Welcome and Announcements All stand and join in the singing of the opening hymn in procession.

The Procession: Hymn 83, stanzas 1-3 & 6, “O come, all ye faithful” music: Adeste fideles, attrib. John Francis Wade (English, 1711-1786)

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come lo! sing, Je

# & ú

come, on glo Word

# & œ

# & ú

dore

Celebrant People

words: John Francis Wade; transl. Frederick Oakeley (English, 1802-1880) and others

1. O 2. 3. 6.

come, God Sing, Yea,

ye, he all su,

O come ab - hors ye ci - ti to thee

come,

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him, O

let

faith - ful, God, an - gels, greet thee,

hold him, got - ten God, Fath - er,

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come, let

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Beth Vir heaven glo

born the Son glo - ry now in

dore

him,

a - dore

œ œ

joy - ful and tri - um Light from Light e - ter sing in ex - ul - ta born this hap - py morn

ye to not the zens of be

and be ly - be ry to of the

all ye from choirs of Lord, we

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j œ ú.

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King of in flesh

le gin's a ry

of the the ap -

come,

ú Christ,

let

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hem; womb; bove; given;

an Fa high pear

j œ w

gels; ther; est; ing;

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the Lord.

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect for Purity Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

All sing

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Hymn 96

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1. An - gels we have heard on high, 3. Come to Beth - le - hem and see 4. See him in a man - ger laid

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and the moun - tains come, a - dore on Ma - ry, Jo - seph,

Glo

music: Gloria, French carol; arr. Edward Shippen Barnes (1887-1958) words: French carol; tr. James Chadwick (1813-1882), alt.

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in re - ply bend - ed knee lend your aid,

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sing - ing sweet - ly through the night, him whose birth the an - gels sing; whom the an - gels praise a - bove;

ech - o - ing their Christ the Lord, the while we raise our

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ri - a

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j œ ú

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ri - a

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brave de - light. new - born King. hearts in love.

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in ex - cel - sis

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in ex - cel - sis De

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De - o

w o.

The Collect of the Day Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray. O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. A Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (9:2-7) The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness– on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the © Lord of hosts will do this. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Silence Said by all

Psalm 96 Cantate Domino 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. 2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples. 3

4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods. 5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens. 6 Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary! 7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts. 9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him. 10 Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein. 12 Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth. 13 He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth. A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus (2:11-14) The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds. Lector The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God. Silence All sing

The Sequence: Hymn 107, “Good Christian friends, rejoice” music: In dulci jubilo, German carol, 14th cent.; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944)

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give now now

&b ú

ox He Calls

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Christ Christ Christ

1. Good 2. Good 3. Good

œ ú

ye heed ye hear ye need

œ ú

words: John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt.

œ ú œ ú œ ú œ ú œ ú œ ú.

œ ú.

œ ú

Chris - tian friends, re - joice Christ - tian friends, re - joice Christ - ian friends, re - joice

and ass be - fore him bow, hath o - pened hea - ven's door, you one and calls you all

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is born was born was born

ú.

œ ú

to what we say: of end - less bliss; not fear the grave:

with heart and soul and with heart and soul and with heart and soul and

Je - sus Christ Je - sus Christ Je - sus Christ

and he and we to gain

to - day! for this! to save!

Christ Christ Christ

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ú.

is born was born was born

voice; voice; voice;

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to - day; for this! to save!

œ ú.

is in the man - ger now. are blest for ev - er - more. his ev - er - last - ing hall.

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is born was born was born

to - day! for this! to save!

The Christmas Pageant: Luke 2:1-19 Reading: Luke 2:1-5

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. All sing

Hymn 78, stanza 1, “O little town of Bethlehem” music: Forest Green English melody; adapt. And harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

words: Philips Brooks (1835-1893)

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1. O

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lit - tle town of

A - bove thy deep and

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the

Beth - le - hem, how

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dream - less sleep the

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thy dark

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streets

hopes and fears

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shin

all

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still

the years are

see thee

lie!

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si - lent stars go

by;

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Light;

eth the

ú.

ev - er - last - ing

œ œ œ œ œ

met

ú.

thee to - night.

Reading: Luke 2:6-7 While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. All sing

Hymn 101, stanza 1, “Away in a manger”

music: Cradle Song, melody William James Kirkpatrick (1838-1921) words: Traditional carol

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&b œ œ

the

&b œ

The

&b œ œ the

way

stars

lit - tle

œ œ œ

Lord

œ œ œ

the

Lord

man - ger,

œ œ

Je - sus

bright

laid

œ œ

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crib

for

his

bed,

down

sleep

his

Je - sus © a

down

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sky

where

the

sweet

head.

lay,

hay.

Reading: Luke 2:8-14 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, ”Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” All sing

Hymn 109, stanza 1, “The first Nowell” music: The First Nowell, English carol, 17th cent.; harm John Stainer (1840-1901)

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# & # œ & & & &

was

1. The

fields

born

well,

the

lay,

night

fields

well,

King

was

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keep - ing

that

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did

say

lay;

their

sheep,

well,

they

an - gel

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they

j œ œ œ

well

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shep - herds

win - ter's

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poor

cold

j œ œ œ

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cer - tain

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first

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words: English carol, 18th cent.

ú.

deep.

No - well,

el.

Reading: Luke 2:15-16 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. All sing

Hymn 111, stanza 1, “Silent night” music: Stille Nacht, melody Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863); harm. Carl H. Reinecke (1824-1910)

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b &b œ

j œ œ. œ œ

sleep

œ œ. J

œ. œ œ œ.

lent night,

round yon vir - gin

words: Joseph Mohr (1792-1848); tr. John Freeman Young (1820-1885)

ho - ly night,

œ. œ œ

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mo - ther and child.

œ œ

hea - ven - ly

œ.

peace.

all

œ œ. J

is calm,

all

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is bright

j œ œ œ. œ œ œ. œ œ œ.

Ho - ly in - fant, so

œ.

Sleep

œ œ œ. in

ten - der and mild,

œ œ

hea - ven - ly

ú.

peace.

Reading: Luke 2:17-19 When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. All sing

Hymn 100, stanza 1, “Joy to the world!” music: Antioch, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); adapt. And arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872)

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œ.

Joy

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ceive

# & # œ.

sing,

the world!

œ.

let

and heaven and

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and

the

œ J

her King;

# & # œ. œ œ œ

j œ œ

œ œ.

œ J

room,

heaven,

words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748), alt.

Lord

ev - ery

na - ture

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and

j œ œ.

œ.

come:

let

œ œ œ œ œ. œ œ œ

œ œ

œ.

heaven

heart

œ.

sing,

and

re -

œ œ œ œ

and heaven and

œ œ œ

earth

pre - pare

œœ œ

œ J

na - ture

him

œ œ

na - ture

sing.

The Peace Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you. The Celebrant and People greet one another in the name of the Lord. Then the Celebrant offers any instructions about receiving Communion followed by an Offertory Sentence.

The Offertory

The Holy Communion

The Deacon sets God’s Table with gifts of bread, wine, and water while gifts of money are collected into offering plates to support the life and ministry of Grace-St. Luke’s Church. If you would like to offer a financial gift with your smart phone, QR codes are offered in this service leaflet. “Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.”

The Offertory Anthems “Christ was born on Chrsitmas Day” music & words: based after a Medieval tune, arr. Pat Messick Christ was born on Christmas Day in a manger filled with hay; sheep and cows around him lay. Christ was born on Christmas Day. ©

Shepherds heard the song that night as angels all around them bright told them of a wondrous sight. Shepherds heard the song that night. Noel! Sing we Noel!

“On Christmas Night”

music: Sussex Carol, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) words: publ. by Bishop Luke Wadding in “Small Garland of Pious and Godly Songs” (1684)

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. When sin departs before his grace, Then life and health come in its place; Angels and men with joy may sing, All for to see the newborn King. All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing this night: “Glory to God and peace to men, Now and forevermore. Amen.” The Presentation: Hymn 105, stanzas 1-3, “God rest you merry, gentlemen” music: God Rest You Merry, melody from Little Book of Christmas Carols, ca. 1850

words: London carol, 18th cent.

The Great Thanksgiving, Eucharistic Prayer Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, because you give Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us. Tonight we come again with shepherds, sheep and angels to see what you have done in Bethlehem. In the baby Jesus, we see how much you love us and how much you want to be with us.

And so, Father, we bring you these gifts of bread and wine. Send your Holy Spirit on them so that they may be for us the Body and Blood of Jesus our Lord. On the night he was handed over to suffer and die, he took bread, said the blessing, broke the bread, gave it to his friends and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” After supper, he took the cup of wine, gave thanks, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Gather us together, heavenly Father, by this Holy Communion. Make us one body in your Son, Jesus Christ, so that he may live in us and we may live in him. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN. And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our 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, for ever and ever. Amen. The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Celebrant People

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The Ministration of Holy Communion

All baptized Christians of any age are invited to receive communion at the altar rail, or via a standing station (when available). If you are interested in the sacrament of holy baptism, please speak with a member of the clergy after the service. If you wish to receive a priestly blessing, you may signify so by crossing your hands across your chest. If you or another are unable to access communion from your seat, please inform an usher before or during communion. Gluten-free wafers and a dedicated chalice are available at the altar rail and also can be administered where you are seated.

Music during Communion

All sing

Hymn 89: “It came upon a midnight clear”

music: Carol, Richard Storrs Willis (1819-1900) words: Edmund H. Sears (1810-1876), alt.

All sing

Hymn 102: “Once in royal David’s city”

music: Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805-1876); harm. Arthur Henry Mann (1850-1929) words: sts. 1-2 and 4-6, Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895), alt; st. 3 James Waring McCrady (b. 1938)

All sing

Hymn 112: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the bleak midwinterâ&#x20AC;?

music: Cranham, Gustav Holst (English, 1874-1934) words: Christina Rossetti (English, 1830-1894)

Let us pray. Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. The Celebrant then says

The Blessing

The Celebrant blesses the People

May Christ, who by his Incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with his joy and peace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. 12

All sing

The Procession: Hymn 87, “Hark! the herald angels sing”

music: Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847); adapt. William H. Cummings (1831-1915) words: Charles Wesley (1707-1788), alt.

The Dismissal The people are dismissed with these words Minister People

Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Thanks be to God.

Voluntary: “Fanfare on Joy to the World” “Improvisation on Joy to the World”

Gerre Hancock Patrick A. Scott

All music is reprinted by permission under www.OneLicense.net (license number A-730610). Music from The Hymnal 1982 © Church Publishing, Inc., except where noted below: Hymn 102 words: St. 3 © 1982, James Warring McCrady. Music: © 1957, Novello and Company Limited.

christmas altar flowers and decorations are offered to the glory of god and in loving memory of John Paul Jones, Priest John Hugh Moloney, Priest & Rector Charles Brinkley Morton, Bishop, Priest & Rector John G. Patterson, III, Priest Charles Thomas Wright, Priest & Rector

Troy Beatty, Bishop, Priest & Rector William DuBose Bratton, Priest & Rector William Gregg Gehri, Priest & Rector Charles Stuart Hale, Priest & Rector Monty Hope, Priest Catherine G. Adams Lawrence H. Adams Sr. Joan S. Adrian Robert N. Adrian Jr. Kyle Knox Anderson Betty Tucker Bertaut Eldon Upton Bertaut Corinne B. Blake Norman H. Blake Jr. Ian and Kathleen Boggs Lucy & Waldrup Brown Kitty and John H. Bryan John H. Bryan Jr. Kathryn Brown Butler Robert L. Campbell Jr. Benjamin Lane Carrick Jr. Col. And Mrs. Braxton Carter The Rev. Reynolds Smith Cheney Frank Adam Cianciolo Thomas W. Claybrook Kathryn Streater Cobb James Garth Connally Pearl Rice Connally Kitty Bryan Dill Ann R. Dillard Dana Frazer

Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard H. Gardner Winona and R. J. Gober John O. Greer Frances and JT Harrell James Harrell Barbara and Jimmy Harrell Dr. Paul and Penny Johnson Nova Millner Johnson George Dewey Johnson Garth Connally Jones Mr. and Mrs. L. Hall Jones Sr. Wharton Stewart Jones, Jr. Shawn Livesay Lorraine and Mike Manetz Mary Ann Marks James and Helen Moore Marion and Turner Morehead Karen New The Reverend James Cook Newsom James and Emma Nunn Mary and William Pearson Z. Thomas Perkins Leanora Perkins Mary Louise Jones Prewitt Thomas Ryan Prewitt Sr. Dorothy and Warren Riegle

Elizabeth Bryan Seebeck Stonewall Jackson Shepherd Caroline Davis Shepherd Linnie Greer Simmons Lester Simmons Adele Shepherd Tate Gordon Edrington Tate Alice Price Tate Granville Tate Ellen Lee Fisher Tate S. Shepherd Tate Janet Graf Tate Simpson Tate Adele Shepherd Tate Simpson Tate Jr. Mary Ann Ramsey Tate Susan Taylor Parrish Taylor III Parrish Taylor Jr. John R. Walker Caroline Tate Walker Lydia McCall Welsh Paul Nikolaus Welsh Jr. Paul Nikolaus Welsh Sr. William Folkes Wright Luke Eldridge Wright

S. Shepherd Tate, Janet Graf Tate, and Adele Shepherd Tate from Vernon & Tad Magruder, Sue Allen and Granville Tate Jr., Ellen Tate Leblanc, and William S. Tate

christmas altar flowers and decorations are offered to the glory of god and in thanksgiving for Mr. & Mrs. Robert Harrison by Andrew, Cynthia, Bronwyn & Jackson Saatkamp Grace-St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outreach Committee by Samaritan Counseling Centers The Rev. Ollie Rencher by Samaritan Counseling Centers Mr. & Mrs. John Saatkamp by Andrew, Cynthia, Bronwyn & Jackson Saatkamp Patrick Scott by CSP Can altos and friends 14

weekly calendar and announcements Dec. 24 9:30 am 1:00 pm 4:00 6:30 7:00 10:30

Tuesday Staff Meeting Food Pantry Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist AA Festival Choral Eucharist Festival Choral Eucharist

Dec. 25 Wednesday 10:00 am Eucharist 7:00 pm CoDA Dec. 26 Thursday Church office closed 8:00 pm SLAA Dec. 27 Friday Dec. 28 Saturday Dec. 29 Sunday 8:00 am Eucharist 8:45 Breakfast 10:30 Eucharist 11:45 Coffee Hour 4:00 pm MoreTAMeal 5:30 Eucharist 8:00 NA Dec. 30 Monday 1:00 pm Food Pantry

Welcome. Thank you for making Grace-St. Luke’s part of your spiritual journey. If you are new among us, please complete a Connect Card and leave it in the offering plate or give it to an usher, greeter, or member of the clergy. You can also tell us about yourself online (www.gracestlukes.org/online-visitor-card). We would like to reach out to learn more about you and explore how life at Grace-St. Luke’s might bless your journey and you bless us. If you need any assistance, including childcare services, an usher will assist you. For more about the parish, please visit www.gracestlukes.org. Christmas Eve Service Times 4 p.m. Children’s Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist 7 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist (6:45 Prelude) 10:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist (10:15 Prelude) Christmas Day: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist www.gracestlukes.org/christmas Calvary’s Room in the Inn Clothes Closet: Calvary Episcopal Church hosts Room in the Inn on Sunday nights (November-January) and serves over 200 breakfasts to homeless and poor neighbors on Sunday mornings. The community outreach program at Calvary needs donations: men’s jeans, socks (even single socks), underwear, shoes or sneakers (size 9 or larger for men), sweaters, t-shirts, coats, slacks, warm jackets, rain gear, warm hats and gloves, blankets, sleeping bags, and toiletries. A collection box will be located at the GSL LeMaster entrance lobby for donations to be delivered to Calvary. Food Pantry Sunday, Dec. 29: Bring your items and place them in the basket as you go to communion. Monetary gifts are also welcome. Volunteers are always needed! To volunteer, contact Juan Fuentes, 901-849-7033, or email juanjf7777@aol.com.

Parish Office Holiday Schedule: The parish offices will be closed Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1. The Wednesday Noon Eucharist will not be offered in the Chapel on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Normal office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. For pastoral or hospital emergencies concerning a member or after-hours parish facilities management matters, contact the Clergy-on-Call at 901-252-6334.

New Offering: Men’s Six-Week Fellowship, Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 7:00-7:45 a.m. All men are invited to join GSL church member and school parent, Doug Duncan and the Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, rector and chaplain to the school, for a weekly evolving conversation about spiritual growth, faith and doubt, current events and concerns, intellectual stimulation, and thoughtful living in a fast world. This relaxed but lively fellowship will gather in the First Floor Lounge at GSL Church. Breakfast snacks and coffee provided. To sign up or for more information, contact Doug (Doug.Duncan at wolfrivercap.com) or Ollie+ (orencher@gracestlukes.org). Daytime Book Group: Our next discussion is Jan. 9 with The Secret Wife by Gill Paul. This is an open group—no invitation or requirements other than a love of reading. We meet in the Red Room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a sack lunch. The group is facilitated by Janie Morris (morrishome1 at bellsouth.net) and Carol Ann Mallory (cam2269 at aol.com). A list of books for upcoming months may be found at www.gracestlukes.org/events/daytime-book-group.

the prayer list About the prayers: Names on the prayer list will remain for 1 month. If you would like your or your loved one’s name to remain longer, please call the church office. Our prayers are asked for the departed, especially those in whose memory the altar gifts are given as listed on page 14. Our prayers are asked for Linda Kuhnert, Katie Jarvis, Matt Lawless, Sarla Nichols, Susan Benson, Betsy Tate, Nancy Wilkerson, David, Charles Chandler, Caroline Clay, Keith Kays, Kay, John, Patty McManus, and Brad Larson.

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We give thanks for those celebrating birthdays, especially Phil Ashford, Karen Clark, Mary Coleman, Amelia Cowan, Allison Harris, John Hartney, Charles King, Lisa Landman, Mary Lovelace, Hope McClew, Henry McGehee, Elizabeth Mercer, Mat Parker, Catherine Simmons, Jackie Standridge, Mary Katherine Thinnes, Clara Tragesser, Selden Tual, Faith Van Doren, and Marci Woodmansee; and for those celebrating wedding anniversaries, especially Mark & Debbie Herr, Webster & Sandy Riggs, and Rodgers & Nancy Menzies

classes resume january 5 sunday morning christian formation Classes begin at 9:15; Nursery available 7:45-noon

CHILDREN

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Nursery for Infants through Kindergarteners Infant Rm (Newborn–Walking) Toddler Rm (Walking–Potty Training) Little Lambs Rm (Potty Training–Atrium Ready) Location: Church Nursery Children may be picked up in the Nursery prior to Communion, or at the conclusion of the service. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium I: 3–6 yrs: Pre-K, JK, SK Location: Atrium I (Green Rm) Atrium II: 6–9 yrs: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Gr. Location: Atrium II (Purple Rm)

Catechesis children are encouraged to stay in their atria during the 10:30 service. After the Peace, we will process as a group into the sanctuary, and children will join their families in the pew. Project Purpose 4th & 5th Grade Location: Yellow Rm

YOUTH

www.gracestlukes.org/youth-formation

Rite 13 for Middle School 6th – 8th Gr. Location: Red Room, Youth Space J2A for High School 9th – 12th Gr. Location: Room 212 (adjacent McClure) Following the 10:30 service Children’s Activity Table (All Ages)

Donuts and kid-friendly fun during Coffee Hour after the 10:30 a.m. service. Location: Trezevant Hall

ADULTS (Parish Hall Forum) www.gracestlukes.org/adult-formation

Jan. 5 – Evangelism: Why It Matters To Life At GSL with The Rev. Meredith Jane Day Jan. 12 – Conversation with the Bishop, The Right Reverend Phoebe A. Roaf Jan. 19 – The Beloved Community and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher Jan. 26 – “Just City” Memphis with Executive Director Josh Spickler

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1720 Peabody Ave. • Memphis, TN 38104-6124 Tel: 901.272.7425 • Email: gsl@gracestlukes.org • Clergy on Call for Pastoral Emergencies: 901-252-6334 facebook.com/gracestlukes • twitter.com/gracestlukes • Search for “gracestlukes” in the iTunes/Google Play stores

Clergy and Staff: The Rev. Ollie V. Rencher, Rector; The Rev. Anne S. Carrière, Interim Associate Rector; The Rev. Meredith Jane Day, Curate; Christi Authement, Athletics Director; Sharon Campbell, Director of Children’s Formation; Addison Combs, Youth Formation Intern; Abby Huber, Receptionist and Ministry Associate; Sandra Kendrick, Facilities Assistant; Chapman Morrow, Stewardship Associate; Lucy Owens, Communications Administrator; Dr. Patrick A. Scott, Director of Music & Organist; Debbie Smith, Assistant Organist-Choirmaster; Linda Stine, Parish Administrator; Darling “D” Thomas, Lead Facilities Assistant; Amzie Williams, Director of Youth Formation. Clergy and staff contact information: hwww.gracestlukes.org/welcome/clergy-and-staff.

Vestry and Treasurer: Grant Adams (Worship), Jimpsie Ayres (Congregational Development), Wight Boggs (Fellowship), Patrick Burnett (Jr. Warden & Youth Formation), Nina Callan (Pastoral Care), Jim Greer (Worship), Linda Khumalo (Worship), Stinson Liles (Outreach & Justice), Julia McDonald (Clerk & Children’s Formation), Murray McKay (Adult Formation), Kurt Patton (Sr. Warden & Athletics), Charlie Pazar (Outreach & Justice), Tom Stephenson (Stewardship), Bev Trojan (Treasurer), Simon Wadsworth (Stewardship), and Gavin Wigginson (Congregational Development)