Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve

Friday, December 24, 2022 Seven-Thirty in the Evening

Pine Street Presbyterian Church In the City of Harrisburg

Pine Street is a Welcoming Church, Glorifying God through Worship, Fellowship and Service in the World. 

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. (Luke 2:10)

GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE NEWBORN KING

SALUTATION

One: There is good news of great joy for all!

Many: Our Savior is born: the Messiah, the Lord.

INTROIT The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, And they said that his name was Jesus. He come from the glory. He come from the glorious kingdom. The angels sang when the baby born.

The wise men saw where the baby born, And they said that his name was Jesus. He come from the glory. He come from the glorious kingdom.

Cathy Moklebust

Jason W. Krug

Nathan Garman

Brad Nix

CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful

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!

True God from true God, light from light eternal Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; Very God, begotten, not created!

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 heav'n above;

Glory to God in the highest: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesu, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

Setting by David Willcocks

† LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES Mike and Carol Putt

One: The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

One: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

One: For a child has been born for us, a Son has been given to us.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

One: He is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

One: To us is born in the city of David a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

One: And Word became flesh and lived among us.

Many: Glory to God in the highest!

† PRAYER OF ADORATION Rev. Drumheller

† PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ you came among us as light shining. We confess that we have not welcomed the light, or trusted good news to be good. We have closed our eyes to glory in our midst, expecting little and hoping for less. Forgive our doubt and renew our hope, so that we may receive the fullness of your grace and live in the truth of Christ the Lord.

Adeste Fideles

KYRIE Richard Proulx

† ASSURANCE OF PARDON

One: In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven.

Many: Alleluia, Amen!

READING AND HEARING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST LESSON

ANTHEM Christmas Lullaby

Isaiah 9:2–7

Clear in the darkness a light shines in Bethlehem: Angels are singing, their sound fills the air.

Wise men have journeyed to greet their Messiah; But only a mother and baby lie there.

"Ave Maria, ave Maria": Hear the soft lullaby the angel hosts sing.

"Ave Maria, ave Maria"

Maiden, and mother of Jesus our King".

Where are his courtiers, and who are his people? Why does he bear neither scepter nor crown?

Shepherds his courtiers, the poor for his people, With peace as his scepter and love for his crown.

Nathan Garman

John Rutter

†

What though your treasures are not gold or incense?

Lay them before him with hearts full of love. Praise to the Christ child, and praise to his mother Who bore us a Savior by grace from above.

SECOND LESSON Luke 2:1–20

ANTHEM Sans Day Carol (Now the Holly Bears a Berry)

Now the holly bears a berry as white as the milk, And Mary bore Jesus, who was wrapped up in silk: And Mary bore Jesus Christ, our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.

Now the holly bears a berry as green as the grass, And Mary bore Jesus, who died on the cross: And Mary bore Jesus Christ, our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly. And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.

Now the holly bears a berry as black as the coal, And Mary bore Jesus, who dies for us all: And Mary bore Jesus Christ, our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly. And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.

Now the holly bears a berry, as blood is it red, Then trust we our Savior, who rose from the dead: And Mary bore Jesus Christ, our Savior for to be, And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly. And the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly.

SERMON

“The Story”

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

Stephen Caracciolo

Rev. Drumheller

CAROL Hark! The Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king!”

Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate deity, pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king!”

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king!”

OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD Rev. Drumheller (Scan code at end of order of worship to give online)

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Cold December’s Winds Were Stilled Mack Wilberg Cold December's winds were stilled

In the month of snowing. Though the world with darkness was filled, Springtime's hope was growing. Then a rose tree blossomed new, One sweet flower upon it grew; On the tree once bare grew a rose so fair; Ah, the rose, ah, the rose-tree blooming, Sweet the air perfuming.

When the darkness fell that night, Bringing sweet reposing, All the world was hid from sight, Sleep men's eyes was closing. All at once, there came a gleam From the sky: a wondrous beam Of a heavenly star giving light afar; Ah, the star, ah, the star, ah, the star-beam glowing, Brightness evergrowing!

Now the month of May was there, Filled with God's own radiance;

Bloomed a lily, white and fair, Flower of sweetest fragrance.

To the people, far and near, Came a breath of heavenly cheer.

O, the incense rare of the lily there!

Ah, the scent, ah the scent, of the lily blooming, All the air perfuming!

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

OLD HUNDREDTH “Glory to God in highest heav’n, who unto us the Christ has giv’n.” With angels sing the Savior’s birth, a glad new year to all the earth. Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE HOLY EUCHARIST

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

One: The Lord be with you.

Many: And also with you.

One: Lift up your hearts. Many: We lift them to the Lord.

One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

"...Therefore, in all times and places we sing your glory in unending hymns of praise." Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth; you, who sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth: come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king!

All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, evermore your voices raising to the eternal Three in One: come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn king!

"...Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of our faith."

All my heart today rejoices, As I hear far and near, Sweetest angel voices: "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air, everywhere, Now with joy is ringing.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION

One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.

THE LORD'S PRAYER ("debts" and "debtors")

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 debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

One: the gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

ANTHEM O Holy Night

O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Savior's birth; Long lay the world in sin and error pining, 'Til He appeared, and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! O hear the Angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born, O night, divine! O night, O night divine!

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts, by His cradle we stand; So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here came the wise men from the Orient land. The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our friend; He knows our need, to our weakness no stranger; Behold your King! Before the lowly bend!

Behold your King! Your King! Before Him bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, And in His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord, then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory evermore proclaim. His power and glory evermore proclaim.

ANTHEM A Christmas Pastorale Charles Callahan

Adolphe Adam

SHARING OF THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

† CAROL Silent Night, Holy Night

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.

† SCRIPTURE

John 1:1–5, 14

STILLE NACHT

† BENEDICTION Rev. Drumheller

Please extinguish your candles following the Benediction and place your candles in the baskets as you leave the sanctuary.

WELCOME TO WORSHIP AT PINE STREET CHURCH. We hope this service will be a clear reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. As you sing the carols, hear the anthems and scripture readings, listen to the Christmas message, and partake of the Sacrament, we pray that your heart and mind will be in Bethlehem on this holy night and the wonder and joy of God's coming into the world might be in your heart and life during this season and for the coming year. Pine Street worships this same Christ Child every week, and all are welcome.

THE PICTURE ON THE FRONT OF THE BULLETIN is of a stained-glass window in the east transept of our sanctuary. The image is of the Nativity, and the entire window is entitled Scenes in the Early Life of Our Lord.

VOLUNTARY Concerto – Postlude on ANTIOCH Handel; arr. Paul Fey

LEADING IN WORSHIP THIS EVENING

Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor

Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Nathan Garman, Lector Callie Garman, Acolyte Chris Earhart, baritone Timothy Lupia, tenor Maddie Felix, flute and piano Barbara Neff, piano The Handbell Choir Children's Choir - Lisa Milletics, Director The Chancel Choir 

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS in the memory/honor of loved ones. If you know of a homebound friend or member who would appreciate the special greetings of Pine Street Presbyterian Church, we invite you to take one of these poinsettias to them with our best wishes.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF …

My mother, Anna Acha, by Elena Shu Our parents, John and Esther Anderson by Deb and Jim Anderson Joanne C. Alwine by her friend, Barbara R. Taylor Frederick W. Andrews by his wife, Edna, and daughter, Amy, and family Frank Brett Arndt by Dick and Xavia Sheffield Dana Arndt by Dick and Xavia Sheffield Lloyd D. and Ruth G. Berger by Estelle Hartranft Jack and Doreen Braucher by Jack and Elaine Braucher Nellie Campbell Cisney by Doug Scott and Linda Daywalt Donald and Barbara Clapper by The Kenneth C. Hays Family Donald and Barbara Clapper by The Van Nest Family Mr. Clapper by Jean McCutcheon Schmier and John McCutcheon Gary Clemens-husband and father by Baiba Clemens and family Kristi Clemens-daughter and sister by Baiba Clemens and family James, Kathryen, and Dale Close by Jim Close Edward and Iva Culton by Jack and Elaine Braucher

JoAnn Daube, sister of Marty Gruver by Marty and Debbie Gruver Mr. and Mrs. Albert Engel by J Elizabeth Hess Mr. and Mrs. George English by J Elizabeth Hess Sondra Fertig by David Fertig and family Sondra Fertig by husband, Wayne Fertig Doris Fish by Melissa Ernst

Edwin and Louise Gass by Stephanie, Jess, and Emma Sharp

Charles Gerdes by The Pearce Family

Ronald B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft

Harvey H. and Grace B. Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft

Ronald B Hartranft by Estelle Hartranft

Chalmers, Eva and Sara Hays by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Marie Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman

Albert Herbert by Nancy Herbert Roman

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hess by J Elizabeth Hess

Rev. D. Rayborn and Lois Higgins by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Patricia and Nelson Higley by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics

Ruth and Guy Huber, Murray J Huber by Grace Mathias-Huber

Our Grandparents, Russell and Martha Hummel and Russell and Cleo Van Nest by The Van Nest Family

Our parents, Edwin and Margaret Julius and Ione and Percy Songy by Mel and Sally Songy Aunts Susan Anna Julius and Stacey Smyser, Uncle Frank Smyser, Paul Stohler, and Ed Dunlap by Mel and Sally Songy

Hillie Kamps by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps

Fenny Kamps by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps

Robert B Knepp by Milica Knepp

"Pop" and Janet Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer

Robin J. Koozer by Jim and Norriene Koozer

Russel and Vera Kurtz by David and Deane Sharp

Our grandparents, John L. and Eva D. Kutz, by Dr. David J. J. Kutz, Senior Chief Jason Sikora and Mrs. Brandi Sikora

Wilfried Kwyn by Esther and Emilie Bebey

Loved ones by Anna Hall

Loved ones by Shirley H. Leisure

Marian F. Logan by Lauren Logan and family Stephen C. Logan by Lauren Logan and family E. Edward and Evelyn Luckenbaugh by their daughter, Norriene Carol Mader by The Family Virginia and Don Mathias, John (Nicky) Mathias by Grace Mathias-Huber

Rebecca Maxton by Angela, Alfred, and Ellen Kamps

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kenneth McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler

Keneth Lee McLaughlin by Heather M. Sigler

My parents and my grandparents, David B. and Jacquelyn N. McLaughlin, by Linda A. McLaughlin and Dr. David J. J. Kutz.

Mr. and Mrs. R. Russell McMeans by Dr. Jesse Weigel

Robert N. McMeans by The Weigel Family

Marilyn J. Miller by Gerald L. Miller

Darlis and Peter Milletics by Lisa, Tim, and Austin Milletics

Bill Neff by Barbara Neff

My father, John Ngawa, by Elena Shu

Our parents by Judy and Jay Himes

Our parents by Nevin and Kathy Montgomery

Jane Ratcliff by her daughters, Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw

Joseph Ratcliff by her daughters, Nancy Buckwalter and Carol Shaw

Margaret Ratcliff by Stephen and Jeffrey Shaw and Tyler and David Shaw

June Irene Roberto by Debbie and Marty Gruver

Angela's brother and sister, Joseph Salvadia and Veronica Ritchey by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook

Angela's father, John Salvadia by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook

Dorothy Schuette, wife and mother, by Phil and family

Ruth Watson Scott by Doug Scott and Linda Daywalt

The George Seiders family by Heather M. Sigler

Our parents, William and Gertrude Sharp by David and Deane Sharp Ernest and Jane Shaw by Michael and Carol Shaw

My father-in-law Aaron Shu by Elena Shu

Rev. Dr. Richard Eyster Sigler by Heather M. Sigler Sully, Gat Wick, and Boomer by Pam Wingfield

Jack Melvin Taylor by his wife, Barbara, and our family Brett A. Terry by The Kenneth C. Hays Family

Those who have gone before us by The Pearce Family

Charles Thunder by Esther and Emilie Bebey

Unknown victims of mass shootings by Esther and Emilie Bebey Jerome and Honor Jane Van Nest by their family

Our father, John Weaver by Deb and Jim Anderson

Nicholas Weber by Linda Daywalt and Doug Scott

Janet M. Weigel by Jesse, Karen, Kevin, and Jennifer Dr. A. Linn Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel

Dr. John (Jack) Weigel Jr. by Dr. Jesse Weigel

The Rev. Rea S. Weigel by Dr. Jesse Weigel Bert and Lear Zook, Ivan's parents, by Angela Salvadia and Ivan Zook

TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOR OF …

Estelle B. Hartranft by Pat Hartranft Deane Keller by Melissa Ernst

My son, Dr. David J. J. Kutz, who received his Doctor of Medicine Degree, with honors, in May, 2022, from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, by Linda A. McLaughlin

The Pine Street Staff by David Binkley and Don Potter Pine Street's Musicians by Barbara Neff Samuel, Grace, and Shelda Van Nest by their aunts

MANY THANKS TO EILEEN KUNKLE AND DAVID COLESTOCK for their time and talent in decorating our sanctuary for Christmas!

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