A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS December 11, 2016
Third Sunday of Advent
10:30 a.m.
CARILLON
Alice Lubell, Carilloneur
PRELUDE
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel A Virgin Most Pure The Holly and the Ivy For Unto Us a Child is Born I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In
arr. Baldwin arr. Herbert Colvin arr. Iveson G.F. Handel arr. Sharon Elery Rogers
Heights Chamber Brass; Robert Day, organ WELCOME
Rev. Andy Call
LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE The Dingeldein Family Reader: Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing.” In God’s time of joy, all sorrow and sighing will leave us. As we wait faithfully for God’s time, we light the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy. All:
Come, let us walk in the Joy of the LORD!1
Sung Response
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful (see insert)
PRAYER
Rev. Dianne Tobey Covault
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 248 On This Day Earth Shall Ring Personent Hodie (The congregation is asked to remain seated while singing the processional hymn.) ANTHEM
The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy Wesley Bells; Virginia Steiger, Director
HYMN 211 (vs. 1-2) 1. WORD OF DELIVERANCE
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Isaiah 40:1-5
arr. Sondra K. Tucker Veni Emmanuel Karen Hicks
*HYMN CONCERTATO Prepare the Way, O Zion (see insert) arr. Alan Higbee Chancel Choir & Congregation; brass quintet, organ, timpani 2. WORD OF PROPHECY ANTHEM
Isaiah 9:2b, 6-7
Omarr Aleem
King of Glory, King of Love arr. Travis Cottrell GOOD NEWS Danny Reiman, tenor; Thomas Sperl, bass; Tim Strelau, percussion
The flowers in Myers Chapel and the chancel are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hart, Jr., in recognition of his birthday and their Christmas anniversary, a gift of their daughter Barbara and family; and in loving memory of Donald L. Neebes, a gift of his family We are grateful to these musicians for enriching our service this morning: Cynthia Sperl, oboe; Tom Sperl, bass; Tim Strelau, percussion Heights Chamber Brass: Stephen Chapdelaine and Larry Herman, trumpet; Meghan Guegold, French horn; Tom Pylinski, trombone; Ken Heinlein, tuba Music Staff and Leaders Robert Day, Organist Judith Higbee, Director of Music, Director of Chancel Choir, Agape Choir, GOOD NEWS, and VIVACE Virginia Steiger, Handbell Coordinator, Director of Bells of the Saviour, Wesley Bells Jennifer Call, Director of Carol Choir Daran Kiefer, Director of Celebration Ringers Sara Smith, Agape Choir and GOOD NEWS Accompanist Shelley McKenzie, VIVACE Accompanist Don Katt, Carol Choir Accompanist
Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Let earth receive her King. Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing. O come all ye faithful and lift up your praise to the King of the Ages, The Ancient of days! Sing Hallelujah! The King of creation, this king of the nations, and heaven above, is the King of salvation, and forever the King of my heart. Hallelujah! This King of Glory is our King of love! No more let sin and sorrow grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found. We lift up our voices. We lift up our hands. He’s given His people a reason to dance! Who is this King of Glory? Emmanuel, God with us. Who is this King of Glory? He’s mighty to save us. Who is this King of Glory? He’s our Wonderful Counselor. He’s our Warrior Deliverer. Glory! We sing Glory! Hallelujah. (Travis Cottrell and David Moffett © 2004 New Spring, Brentwood Benson Music Publishing CCLI #714302)
HYMN 203 (vs. 1 & 3) 3. WORD OF LIGHT ANTHEM
Household Prayer: Evening Mighty God, my soul rejoices at the great things you have done this daygiving daily bread for my hunger, showing endless mercy for my sin. As you have blessed my ancestors bless and keep me this night; in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Prayers from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1 © 2013. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (2013).
4. WORD OF REVELATION ANTHEM
Ellacombe
Isaiah 60:1-3, 19
Tom Elliott
Follow the Star Gospel Choir; Brian Smart, Director
*HYMN 206 (vs. 1-2) Household Prayer: Morning Holy God, at the dawning of this day new life blossoms like the crocus, and fresh promise wells up like a spring. As I go forth in your presence, confirm my resolve to worship you, strengthen my hands to serve your people, and keep me always in your holy way; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light Luke 1:26-33 Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song) Bells of the Saviour, wind chimes Virginia Steiger, Director
Richard Smallwood Houston Helen Stahl Amy Grant/Eaton arr. S. Eithun
I have travelled many moonless nights, cold and weary, with a babe inside. And I wonder what I've done. Holy Father, you have come And chosen me now to carry your son. I am waiting in a silent prayer. I am frightened by the load I bear. In a world as cold as stone. Must I walk this path alone? Be with me now. Breath of heaven, hold me together, be forever near me, Breath of heaven. Breath of heaven, lighten my darkness. Pour over me your holiness, For you are holy. Breath of heaven, do you wonder as you watch my face, If a wiser one should have had my place. But I offer all I am, For the mercy of your plan, Help me be strong, Help me be, Help me. (Amy Grant | Chris Eaton© 1992 Clouseau Music Ltd (Admin. by Bug Music, Inc.) Age To Age Music, Inc. (Admin. by The Loving Company) Riverstone Music, Inc. (Admin. by The Loving Company) CCLI License # 714302
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HYMN 216 (vs. 1-2)
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming
Es Ist Ein Ros
RECEIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS (Please sign the friendship pad.) Silent Night God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Heights Chamber Brass 5. WORD OF FULFILLMENT ANTHEM
Luke 2:1-7
In the Bleak Midwinter Chancel Choir; Cynthia Sperl, oboe
Brian Smart Gruber/Harvey arr. Roberts
*HYMN 234 (vs. 1 & 3) 7. WORD OF ADORATION ANTHEM
Alan Higbee
6. WORD OF ANNOUNCEMENT ANTHEM
What Child Is This?
Greensleeves
Luke 2:8-14
Shirley Moore
Angels in Seven Agape Choir
arr. Philip Kern
Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new‐born King! Peace on earth And mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies. With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born In Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Christ by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time Behold Him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh The Godhead see, Mild he lays His glory by, hail th’incarnate Deity. Born that we no more may die. Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Hail the heav’n‐born Prince of Peace, hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He Lays his Glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise each child of earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” (public domain)
Jihad Arif
Journey to Bethlehem Burke/Daley VIVACE and Carol Choir; Jennifer Call, directing; Don Katt, piano
(This prize‐winning carol was written by then 11‐yr‐old Robert Fraser Burke. ©2008 JEHMS, Inc. A Division of Alliance Music Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Text reprinted with permission of the publisher)
*HYMN 246
Joy to the World
8. WORD OF SALVATION HYMN 219 (vs. 1-2)
Luke 2:15-20
Adeste Fideles
Let us go on this night to find out why the star shines bright, why the angels sing so joyfully, on our journey to Bethlehem. Let us go to find out why the shepherds joyf’lly shout, “Glory be to God on high,” on our journey to Bethlehem. Let us go as we sing to find out why the gold bells ring, why the wise men come with gold and myrrh, on our journey to Bethlehem. We found Christ, Christ the King, which is why the gold bells ring. We found out why the star shines bright as day, On our journey to Bethlehem.
Courtney Corrigan
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long time ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But His mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshipped the beloved with a kiss. 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. (Christina Rossetti 1830–1894, public domain)
O Come, All Ye Faithful
*FINALE
John 1:1-5
Antioch Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb
Go, Tell It on the Mountain arr. Robert Hobby GOOD NEWS, Gospel, Agape and Chancel Choirs brass quintet, organ, tambourine
The congregation is invited to join in on the refrain: “Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and ev'rywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born." *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE
*The people may stand 1
Joy to the World Carol of the Bells
arr. Baldwin arr. Olson
Acolytes: Lissan & Eeyoha Aklog
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All are invited to the parlor immediately following the service for a time of fellowship and refreshments, hosted by Thursday Morning Bible Study.
*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING *POSTLUDE
Wondrous Tidings (6th century Bohemian carol)
*The people may stand.
arr. Carl Simone
Ushers: Craig Smith & Marty Kolb
CHURCH OF THE SAVIOUR United Methodist Bringing New Life to Greater Heights
Reference for this service from The United Methodist Book of Worship, ©1992, Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, pp. 253, 264-265
Today’s offering will be collected in baskets at the entrance of the Chapel. Immediately following the service, the congregation is invited to the parlor for a time of fellowship and refreshments. The flowers in the chancel are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Hart, Jr., in recognition of his birthday and their Christmas anniversary, a gift of their daughter Barbara and family; and in loving memory of Donald L. Neebes, a gift of his family. Household Prayer: Morning Holy God, at the dawning of this day new life blossoms like the crocus, and fresh promise wells up like a spring. As I go forth in your presence, confirm my resolve to worship you, strengthen my hands to serve your people, and keep me always in your holy way; through Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. Household Prayer: Evening Mighty God, my soul rejoices at the great things you have done this daygiving daily bread for my hunger, showing endless mercy for my sin. As you have blessed my ancestors bless and keep me this night; in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Prayers from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year A, Volume 1 © 2013. Edited by Kimberly Bracken Long. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (2013).
December 11, 2016 Myers Chapel 8:30 a.m. Third Sunday in Advent
CHURCH STAFF Pastors: Judy Wismar Claycomb (Lead Pastor), Andy Call, Dianne Tobey Covault; Pastoral Counselor: Lois Annich; Director of Children’s Ministries: Renee Leonard; Child Care Coordinator & Children’s Ministry Assistant: Pam Bowler; Director of Youth Ministries: Curt Campbell; Director of Music: Judith Higbee; Organist: Robert H. Day; Contemporary Worship Leader: Jonathan S. Short; Accompanist: Sara Smith; Handbell Coordinator: Virginia Steiger; Technical Director & Wedding Coordinator: Leslie Myers; Director of New Ministries: Brian Smart; Business Administrator: Loretta Dahlstrom; Administrative Assistants: Cris Hicks, Debbie Johnson; Chimes Editor: Jill Barr; Properties Manager: Penny Neisen; Custodians: Yee Chy, John Austin, Jon Cermak, Robert Campbell, Leslie Myers; Resident: Robert Campbell; Missionaries: Esther Gitobu (Cambodia), Larry & Jane Kies (Zimbabwe), Joey & Kerry Davidson (Liberia); Lay Leader: Tom Sperl; Early Learning Center Director: Patricia Deal; Pastor Emeritus: Dr. Charles D. Yoost
2537 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 Phone: 216-321-8880; Fax: 216-321-3019 Website: www.chsaviour.org
AN ADVENT SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS OPENING TO GOD WELCOME
Rev. Judy Wismar Claycomb
PRELUDE
In Dulci Jubilo
J.S. Bach
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Toni & Alex Burrell Reader: Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing.” In God’s time of joy, all sorrow and sighing will leave us. As we wait faithfully for God’s time, we light the candles of Hope, Peace, and Joy. All:
Come, let us walk in the Joy of the LORD!1
Sung Response
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful
(see insert)
*PASSING OF THE PEACE (Share signs of reconciliation with each other.) *OPENING HYMN #196
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Hyfrydol
CAROL #204
Emmanuel, Emmanuel (repeat)
THIRD LESSON Zechariah 9:9-10 To a nation grown weary of war and weapons, God promises a king who will establish a reign of peace. CAROL #211 (vs. 4-5)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
CAROL #213 (vs. 1, 3)
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
CAROL #216
Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Veni Emmanuel
SECOND LESSON Jeremiah 23:5-6 The prophet Jeremiah offers hope for a righteous branch, a just king who is yet to come. 1
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Es Ist Ein Ros
SIXTH LESSON Luke 1:26-35, 38 The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that she will give birth to a ruler whose reign shall never end.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (#895)
CAROL #211 (vs. 1-2)
Truro
FIFTH LESSON Isaiah 35:1-6 The prophet Isaiah announces the renewal both of the land and of God’s people on the coming day of redemption.
CAROL #198 (vs. 1-3, 5)
FIRST LESSON Isaiah 40:1-8 To God’s people in exile in a faraway land, the prophet Isaiah announces good news: God is coming back, and bringing the exiles home!
Veni Emmanuel
FOURTH LESSON Haggai 2:6-9 The prophet Haggai promises to God’s people a temple even more glorious than the temple of old.
BIDDING PRAYER
HEARING GOD’S WORD
McGee
My Soul Gives Glory to My God
Morning Song
*SEVENTH LESSON Matthew 5:1-10, 14-16 Jesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God. *CAROL #206
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
*ADVENT PRAYER In the advent seasons, when the past has fled, unasked, away and there is nothing left to do but wait, God, shelter us. Be our surrounding darkness; be the fertile soil out of which hope springs in due time. In uncertain times, help us to greet the dawn and labor on, love on, in faith awaiting your purpose hid in you waiting to be born in due time. Amen.
Houston
