CHRISTMAS
EVE
5:00 p.m.
Order of Worship December
24, 2005
(* Stand, as you are able.)
Prelude
Greeting
*Carol The First Noel No. 245
Call to Worship
L: Night has fallen and we gather to tell the story of Jesus’ birth.
P: This
birth brings great joy for all and the peace the Child brings is for all the
earth.
All: He is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Prayer
Almighty God, you who
came to earth as a baby, fill us with your compassion and your tenderness so
that we might care for the weak and the vulnerable and show the world what it
its like to have God among us. In the
name of the Christ child we pray as Jesus taught us.
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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Offertory Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairyí
*Carol He Is Born No. 228
Calling All Angels
A Christmas chancel drama by Helen Kemp
Prologue Luke 1:26-38
Mary and Gabriel Tableau
Scene I God’s Fanfare.................................................................. God
Recitative..................................................................... Gabriel
I Do! Yes, I Do!
Recitative
What Can I Do?
We Are Singing Angels.................................................. Choirs
Calling All Angels......................................................... Gabriel
Scene II Angel Procession
What Do You Want?..................................................... Choirs
Recitative .................................................................... Gabriel
I Have An Idea.................................... Gabriel, Soloist, Choirs
We Could Sing, We Could Fly.......................... Soloist, Choirs
Scripture Luke 2:20
Nativity Tableau
Calling All Angels Gabriel
Sound the Trumpets Meg Baker
Carol Angels We Have
Heard on High
*Festival of Light
*Carol Silent Night, Holy Night No. 239
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!
*Benediction
Postlude Russian Danceí
ífrom The Nutcracker Suite by Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
transcribed by Frederick Hohman
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Calling All Angels............... Directed by Tom Pedersen, Jesse Palmer
Praise & Carol Choirs............................... Directed by Elvie Melegrito Pianist and Composer Meg BakerReader............................................ Debra McCurry, Ginger MayhewVoice of God.............................................. Rev. Richard BuckinghamGabriel......................................................................... Megan Griffin Israfel, the Angel of Song............................................. Megan Hewitt
Zurid, the Angel of Harmony......................... Sarah Grace Longsworth
Angel Soloist............................................................. Marissa WalkerThe Shepherds............................... Rich, Marge, Chris, & Tim Higgins
Sound...................................... John
Regan, Stu Foster, David Furman
Ushers............................. Mike Walker, Steve Harrison,
Paul Harrison
Keith Mayhew, Anthony Revenis,
John Brown
Pastor Deacon/Minister of Ed. &
Yth.
Rev. Karin W. Walker Rev. Richard L. Buckingham
Minister
of Visitation Director of Music
Rev. John C. Walker Mr. N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr. Marvin Mills
Wishing
you a blessed Christmas
from
the children of St. Paul
Join us for worship tomorrow morning at 10:15.
Next Sunday, come for worship at 10:15. Start the New Year in the Lord’s House. Bring a dish to share for an informal potluck brunch following worship. What a wonderful way to relax and share memories of the season.
On January 8, we will dedicate the kneelers, an eight year project completed! The celebration will take place at the 10:15 service. We’ll be joined by former pastors Chet Kirk and David Argo. **This is the day we resume our regular schedule of worship services: 8am Communion (every week); 9am Joyful Rising (praise band); and 10:15 sanctuary worship.
Did you know that in January there are at least 5 study opportunities for adults. Check out your newsletter or the brochures in the office.
Couples Retreat: Want a
great way to wind down after the Christmas season? Join us for a fun 22 HOURS. Take advantage of
the opportunity to make new friends, play games, do some Bible study together,
get to know one another, and learn some things about each other. Cost:
$200 Dates: January 20-21. Register by writing your check and placing in
the box in the office. Planning committee if you have questions: Steve and Lisa Harrison, Molly and Frank
Jackman, Kate and John Brown, Hal and Annie Frazier, Frankie Blackburn and John
Harwood, Karin and Mike Walker.
United
10401 Armory Ave. , Kensington , Maryland
20895
Christmas Eve
5:00 P. M.
“Calling All Angels”