Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 7:00 pm
“Ordinary Glory” by Lauren Wright Pittman © A Sanctified Art
Pre-Service Music
“A La Ru”
arr. Wagner
Words of Welcome Hymn “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;
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Refrain: 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, all glory in the highest; {Refrain} Yea, Lord we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; {Refrain} Call to Worship Tonight is the meeting place of heaven and earth. Light looked down and saw darkness. “I WILL GO THERE” said Light. Peace looked down and saw war. “I WILL GO THERE” said Peace. Love looked down and saw hatred. “I WILL GO THERE” said Love. So he, the Lord of Light, the Prince of Peace, the King of Love, came down and crept in beside us. Alleluia! Amen! {by John Bell} Lighting of the Christ Candle Response Emmanuel, Emmanuel. His name is called Emmanuel. God with us, revealed in us. His name is called Emmanuel. Lesson
{adapted from Joanna on Spacious Faith}
“Genesis 22:15-18” God renews the covenant with Abraham.
Hymn “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.
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Lesson
“Isaiah 9:2, 6-7” The prophet announces the birth of a king to a people in darkness.
Carol
“The Seven Joys of Mary”
Lesson
“Luke 1:26-35, 38” The angel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will give birth to God’s promised Son, whose kingdom shall never end.
Carol
“Boy-Child of Mary”
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“Luke 2:1-7” Against the backdrop of emperors and taxes, Jesus is born.
Hymn “He Is Born” He is born, the holy Child, play the oboe and bagpipes merrily! He is born, the holy Child, sing we all of the Savior mild. Thru long ages of the past, prophets have foretold his coming; thru long ages of the past, now the time has come at last!
arr. Wagner
arr. Lovelace
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He is born, the holy Child, play the oboe and bagpipes merrily! He is born, the holy Child, sing we all of the Savior mild. O how lovely, O how pure is this perfect child of heaven; O how lovely, O how pure, gracious gift to humankind!
Lesson
“Luke 2:8-16” The Shepherds go to see the Savior of the world, lying in a manger.
Christmas Message Rev. Jenny Smith Walz Pastoral Prayer The Lord’s Prayer 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, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Carol
“Gesu Bambino”
Lesson
“John 1:1-14” The Light comes into the world.
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Christmas Doxology What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; yet what I can I give him: give my heart. Prayer of thanksgiving Candle Lighting “Silent Night” UMH #239 As the sanctuary lights slowly dim, we will sit in darkness to remind us how dark this world would be without the light of Christ. The Acolytes will begin the candle-lighting, taking a light from the Christ Candle. As we pass the light to each other, let us remember this light symbolizes the presence of Jesus given, not only to our world, but also in our hearts. Please remember to hold the lit candle upright at all times and tilt unlit candles. The first verse of “Silent Night” will be sung by Anna Griffiths. The congregation is invited to sing thereafter. 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! Affirmation of Light The light we hold in our hands this night, the light that illumines our faces, the light that warms our hearts: this light is a message to all that the Light of the World is here! He is right here among us, in the midst of our darkness, in the middle of our mess, right here with us, one of us. Jesus is the true light who lights up everyone’s life. He has come into this world! What came into being in Jesus was life and this life is the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness will never put it out. Thanks be to God! Hymn “Joy to the World” 1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.
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2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns: Let us our songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. 4. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Benediction Postlude
“Master in This Hall”
arr. Wagner
Chancel Wreath Doug Fullman…………….…………….To the Glory of God, and in memory of Margaret “Peggy” Grow Fullman
Outdoor Wreaths Pam & Gene Nugent…………....…………….……………...In Memory of Beloved Parents, Sarah and Milt Dickson Pam & Gene Nugent…………………..……………………...In Memory of Beloved Parents, Helen and Don Nugent Pam & Gene Nugent………………………..………………………...In Memory of Beloved Great Aunt, Helen Kichline Pam & Gene Nugent…………………………...In Memory of Beloved Grandparents, Beatrice and John Fawcett
Indoor Wreaths Iona Harding…….……...………………………………….……………...In Loving Memory of My Mother, Edith Woodruff Emelia Timpo…………...…………….…………………………………….…………………………In Remembrance of Loved Ones
Poinsettias Ed Sproles…………………..…………….…………………………………………………………….In Memory of Family and Friends Mikaela Langdon..……..…………….…..To the People of Princeton United Methodist Church at Christmastime Jenny Smith Walz..……..……..…………………………………………………………...….…..In Honor of the People of PUMC Jenny Smith Walz……….………………...………………………………………………..………….…..In Honor of the PUMC Staff Jenny Smith Walz……….……………..………………………………………………..…………….…..In Honor of Bobby and Elliot Lori Pantaleo……………..…………...…………………………………………….…In Honor of My Mother, Lorraine Pantaleo Lori Pantaleo……………..…………....…………………………………………………In Memory of My Father, Louis Pantaleo John Warren Powell………………………………..….In Loving Memory of Josephine and John Powell by Their Son Yvonne Macdonald…….……………………………….….In Loving Memory of Joan, Geoffrey Baker, and Leslie Mills Yvonne Macdonald...…...…………………..……………………….….In Loving Memory of John and Isobel Macdonald Susan Davelman………………….……………………………….….In Loving Memory of Nicholas and AnnaMae Liguori Susan Davelman………………….…………………..…………….….In Loving Memory of Margaret and Sam Davelman Beth Perinne & Anne Fikaris…………………………………………..……….….In Loving Memory of Beverly Burdwood Beth Perinne…….………………………………………………………………………..….….In Loving Memory of Bill Farrington Evangeline Burgers….……………………………………………………………………..….….In Honor of Henry’s 4th Birthday Poinsettias may be taken after the last (7:00 pm) service on Christmas Eve. All others will be left in the church until Epiphany. Then they shall be donated to congregants who are infirmed.
Sharing in Our Worship Today Worship Leader: Liturgists:
Rev. Jenny Smith Walz Vinette Jones, Adeola Fagbewesa Designated Singers: Jenni Collins, Lori Pantaleo , Hyosang Park Acolytes: Elli & Maggie Collins
Advent Wreath:
Musicians: Sound & Video: Ushers:
Kweku Ampong, Michael Cabus, Ana Francisco Cabus, Sandra Richardson Julia Hanna, Scott Collins, Bill Gardner, Anna Griffiths Ian Macdonald, Bill Gardner Lou Davelman and Vasanth Victor