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Christmas Eve 2007 The Bath Church – United Church of Christ X 5:30, 7:30 & 10:00 O’clock
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+ Order of Worship + December 24, 2007christmas eve 1:00 pm O’clock PRELUDE: WORDS OF WELCOME The Rev. Jim Cunningham p WELCOMING CAROL: No. 182 (vs. 1 & 2) O Come, All Ye Faithful p CALL TO WORSHIP:
READING: Isaiah 9:2-7 Debbie Heubeck CAROL: No. 218 (vs. 1 & 2) Go, Tell It On the Mountain READING: Luke 1:26-38 Jeanie KernsCAROL: No. 188 (vs. 1 & 2) Angels We Have Heard on High READING: Luke 1:46-55 Wendy Bartlett CAROL: No. 203 (vs. 1 & 3) Away in a Manger READING: Matthew 1:18-25 Adam Marquette CAROL: No. 180 (vs. 1 & 4) O Little Town of Bethlehem READING: Luke 2:1-7 Charlene Battiato SOLO: "Joseph’s Lullaby" Adam Marquette
READING: Luke 2:8-20 Jim Cunningham a dramatic reading: "Lamb of God" Wendy Bartlett CAROL: No. 229 (vs. 1,2,6)) The First Noel
LIGHTING THE CHRSIT CANDLE The Rev. Jim Cunningham CANDLELIGHT SERVICE CAROL: No. 186 Silent Night! Holy Night! Please remain seated for this carol. As the organ plays "Silent Night" our candles will be lit. Please tip the unlit candle into the flame of the lit taper and so pass on the light to the one next to you. Do not tip your candle once it is lit. We ask that small children not be given candles of their own, but share one with an adult. When you blow out your candle, do not tip your candle until the wax has solidified. At the end of the service, please place the candles in the boxes at the exits. Please take care not to drip hot wax on yourself, your neighbor, the pews or the floor. CHRISTMAS BLESSING p CAROL: No. 179 (vs. 1 & 4) Joy to the World! p THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS - A THANKSGIVING FOR THE GIFT OF JESUS! Please place your offering in the offering plate at the door as you exit. Thank you. Our special offerings (the red colored envelopes) p POSTLUDE: Good News! Paxton ▲Those who are able may stand at this time. We extend a warm welcome to those who are here for the first time, and invite you to worship with us again.
MERRY CHRISTMAS from your Bath Church Staff. We appreciate the opportunity to be in ministry with all of you in this faith community – The Bath Church United Church of Christ. We thank you for your support throughout the year and for your greetings and gifts shared during Christmas. May this Christmas bring us all closer to Jesus and to each other that we may enter the New Year with a deeper faith and renewed vitality for our common discipleship and ministry. Mark, Jim, Connie, Adam, Cindy, Karen, Susan, Sue, Debbie, Jeff, George R, Bob, George M, Linda, and Kim
Just a reminder—One service December 30th at 9:30 am (no Sunday School)
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+ Order of Worship + The Bath Church – United Church of Christ December 24, 2007Christmas Eve Candlelight 5:30 pm O’clock
PRELUDE: Silent Night, Silent world Althouse/Dvorak WORDS OF WELCOME The Rev. Mark Frey GATHERING CAROL: Ring the Bells Kinderchoir CALL TO WORSHIP
▲WELCOMING CAROL: No. 182 O Come, All Ye Faithful ▲RESPONSIVE READING: The Prophecy of Isaiah
ANTHEM: Ding Dong, Ding Dong Bedford CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: Lighting the Christ Candle & Placing the Baby Jesus ANTHEM: Good Tidings/Glory to God arr. Sharp p THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTSOur special offerings (the red colored envelopes) will go to the UCC Christmas Fund, a fund to assist retired United Church of Christ clergy and their spouses in need and for a direct cash gift to our former Pastor, The Rev. Jim Stewart, now retired and living in Florida. OFFERTORY MUSIC: Hark the Herald Angels Sing (var. II & III) arr. Linker
NATIVITY OF CHRIST READING: Matthew 1:18-25 NT pg. 1 CAROL: No. 180 O Little Town of Bethlehem (Mary and Joseph enter) Sing verses 1, 3 & 4 SOLO: Joseph’s Lullaby Millard/Banister READING: Luke 2:1-7 NT pg. 50 CAROL: No. 203 Away in a Manger (Angels enter) READING: Luke 2:8-20 NT pg. 50 CAROL: No. 188 Angels We Have Heard on High (Shepherds enter) READING: Matthew 2:1-12 NT pg. 1 CAROL: No. 233 We Three Kings of Orient Are (Wise men enter) Sing verses 1, 2 & 5 CANDLELIGHT SERVICE READING: John1:1-5 NT pg. 79 CAROL: No. 186 Silent Night! Holy Night! Please remain seated for this carol. As the organ plays "Silent Night" our candles will be lit. Please tip the unlit candle into the flame of the lit taper and so pass on the light to the one next to you. Do not tip your candle once it is lit. We ask that small children not be given candles of their own, but share one with an adult. When you blow out your candle, do not tip your candle until the wax has solidified. At the end of the service, please place the candles in the boxes at the exits. Please take care not to drip hot wax on yourself, your neighbor, the pews or the floor. CHRISTMAS BLESSING ▲CAROL: No. 179 Joy to the World! ▲BENEDICTION AND GREETING ▲POSTLUDE: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came arr. Page ▲Those who able may stand at this time.
Ruth and Marge Cook place the roses on the altar in loving memory of Ray and John Cook and in honor of Jon and Katie Cook Green.
The poinsettias adorning our worship space are given as memorials or celebrations for the season.
LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
We extend a warm welcome to those who are here for the first time, and invite you to worship with us again. Just a reminder—One service December 30th at 9:30 am (no Sunday School) Regular worship hours are Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00am – Sunday School at 9:45am
PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham Readers: Stephanie Blind, Cory Blackledge, Adam Marquette Music: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; The Brass Choir; Soloist: Adam Marquette, Youth Ministries Director Acolytes: Cast Sound: Don Secard Lights: Bob Heubeck, Greg Thorn Head Ushers: Meg & John Matejkovic CAST Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 24, 2007
MERRY CHRISTMAS! from your Bath Church Staff. We appreciate the opportunity to be in ministry with all of you in this faith community – The Bath Church United Church of Christ. We thank you for your support throughout the year and for your greetings and gifts shared during Christmas. May this Christmas bring us all closer to Jesus and to each other that we may enter the New Year with a deeper faith and renewed vitality for our common discipleship and ministry. Mark, Jim, Connie, Adam, Karen, Susan, Sue, Debbie, Jeff, George R, Bob, George & Kim M, Linda
NOTE TO PARENTS: Should your child become restless during the service we ask that you go to the Narthex or cry room to be respectful of others in this time of worship. Please feel free to return anytime when "things" have quieted down. The nursery (Room 211) is available during this service, however, childcare is not provided.
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+ Order of Worship + The Bath Church – United Church of Christ December 24, 2007Christmas Eve Candlelight 7:30 & 10:00 O’clock PM WORDS OF WELCOME PRELUDE: (7:30) Glorious Christmas Glorias T. Waldrop (10:00) Magnum Mysterium Ritter ▲CALL TO WORSHIP
▲HYMN OF PRAISE: No. 182 O Come All Ye Faithful ▲RESPONSIVE READING: The Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 9:6-7)
HYMN OF CELEBRATION: No. 228 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks BRASS ANTHEM: (10:00) Coventry Carol Gillis THE BIRTH OF CHRIST FORETOLD Mary Luke 1:46-55 NT pg. 49 Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 NT pg. 1 A CAROL OF BETHLEHEM: No. 180 O Little Town of Bethlehem LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH THE BIRTH OF JESUS: Luke 2:1-7 NT pg. 50 ANTHEM: Silent Night, Silent World Albrecht/Althouse THE CHRISTMAS MEDITATION: How Will You Come? The Rev. Mark W. Frey THE VISIT OF THE SHEPHERDS: Luke 2:8-20 NT pg. 50 ▲SHEPHERD’S CAROL: No. 188 Angels We Have Heard on High ANTHEM: (7:30) Gesů Bambino Pietro Yon (10:00) Who Is this Tiny Child? Castelli/Althouse THE VISIT OF THE WISE MEN: Matthew 2:1-12 NT pg. 1 CAROL OF THE KINGS: No. 233 (vs. 1, 2, & 5) We Three Kings of Orient Are BRASS ANTHEM: (10:00) God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Clark ▲THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS Our special offerings (the red colored envelopes) will go to the UCC Christmas Fund, a fund to assist retired United Church of Christ clergy and their spouses in need and for a direct cash gift to our former Pastor, The Rev. Jim Stewart, now retired and living in Florida. OFFERTORY: Carol Medley J. LeDoux CHRISTMAS PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER ("sin"/"sins") SOLO: Joseph’s Lullaby Millard/Banister THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD: John 1:1-14 NT pg. 79 SHARING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST HYMN: No. 186 Silent Night, Holy Night Please remain seated for this carol. As the organ plays "Silent Night" our candles will be lit. Please tip the unlit candle into the flame of the lit taper and so pass on the light to the one next to you. Do not tip your candle once it is lit. We ask that small children not be given candles of their own, but share one with an adult. When you blow out your candle, do not tip your candle until the wax has solidified. At the end of the service, please place the candles in the boxes at the exits. Please take care not to drip hot wax on yourself, your neighbor, the pews or the floor. THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING ▲CAROL OF JOY: No. 179 (10:00 Introduction by the Brass Choir) Joy to the World POSTLUDE: Joy to the World F. Rutter ▲ All who are able are invited to stand.
Ruth and Marge Cook place the roses on the altar in loving memory of Ray and John Cook and in honor of Jon and Katie Cook Green.
The poinsettias adorning our worship space are given as memorials or celebrations for the season. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE USHERS
We extend a warm welcome to those who are here for the first time, and invite you to worship with us again. Just a reminder—One service December 30th at 9:30 am (no Sunday School) Regular worship hours are Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00am – Sunday School at 9:45am
PARTICIPANTS TODAY Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham Readers: (7:30) Kathy Price, Geoff Price, Martha Salem, George Clark; (10:00) Casey Hughes, Dave Claes, Kathy Price, Hugh West, Adam Marquette Music: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; The Brass Choir; Soloist: Adam Marquette, Youth Ministries Director Acolytes: (7:30) Kelly Frantz, Katherine Rosin; (10:00) Scott Mackie, Daniel Steinkerchner Sound: (7:30) Bob Roeger; (10:00) Casey Hughes Lights: (7:30) Dave Claes; (10:00) George Brandt Head Ushers: (7:30) Bob Whitfield, Geoff Price; (10:00) Hugh West
NOTE TO THE PARENTS: Should your child become restless during the service we ask that you go to the Narthex or Cry Room to be respectful of others in this time of worship. Please feel free to return anytime when "things" have quieted down. The nursery (Room 211) is open during the service, however, childcare is not provided.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! from your Bath Church Staff. We appreciate the opportunity to be in ministry with all of you in this faith community – The Bath Church United Church of Christ. We thank you for your support throughout the year and for your greetings and gifts shared during Christmas. May this Christmas bring us all closer to Jesus and to each other that we may enter the New Year with a deeper faith and renewed vitality for our common discipleship and ministry. Mark, Jim, Connie, Adam, Karen, Susan, Sue, Debbie, Jeff, George R, Bob, George & Kim M, Linda
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