Enter, Rest, and Pray

The Nativity of Our LordDecember 24, 2019

11 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., & 11 p.m.

CHRIST CHURCH on Capitol Square

Welcome Visitors Christ Church is part of the body of Christ where the Word of God is taught, heard and lived, and which provides a welcoming place of worship for all people, ministers to the needs and aspirations

of its congregation, and extends Christian outreach to the community and the world.

Please silence all electronic devices and refrain from taking photographs.

Choral Prelude sung by The Choristers & Women of the Adult Choir

prior to the 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. services

Choral Prelude sung by Schola Cantorum & Festival Orchestra prior to the 11 p.m. service

MUSIC on CHRISTMAS EVEDavid Jernigan, director

David Harrison & Emily Burgess, OrganistsCaroline Braswell, cherub choir director

Anita Burroughs-Price, Harp

Selections from the Messiah G.F. Handel

Comfort ye & Every valley (Aaron Carlyle)And the Glory of the LordThus saith the Lord (Christopher Short, Bass)And he shall purifyFor unto us a child is bornThere were shepherdsAnd Lo the angel of the LordAnd SuddenlyGlory to GodRejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion (Caroline Vaughan)

Dancing Day John RutterPart I

PreludeI. Angelus ad virginemII. A virgin most pureIII. Personent hodie

Part IIInterludeIV. There is no roseV. Coventry CarolVI. Tomorrow shall be my dancing day

Choral Prelude sung by the Cherub Choirprior to the 11 a.m. service

Sing, Children, Clap Your Hands James PethelOh Come, Little Children German Carol with Lyrics by Charles McCarthaChildren, Go Where I Send Thee Traditional SpiritualLullaby, Holy One Polish Carol Adapted by Terry D. TaylorBethlehem Night Terry D. Taylor

The artwork on the cover of this bulletin is by parishioner Anna Ball Hodge.

Procession: O come, all ye faithful

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The Word of God

Please stand.

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

The Celebrant continues

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn of Praise: Angels we have heard on high

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The Collect of the Day

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Let us pray.

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Children’s Homily (At 11 a.m. only) Children are invited to come forward and sit in the crossing for the

children’s homily, given by The Rev. Mary Davila.

First Reading Please sit. Isaiah 9:2-7 Reader A reading from the Prophet Isaiah.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Gospel Hymn: Hark! the herald angels sing

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Gospel Please stand. Luke 2:8-20 Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Priest The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. James P. Adams

Christmas Prayer Please stand.Celebrant Lord Jesus, come into our world this Christmas and heal its wounds;

Come into our homes and make them holy;Come into our work and make it fruitful;Come into your Church and bring us new life;Come into our hearts and make them full;Come into our lives and make them good;Come, Lord Jesus, be born in us today.

The Peace All stand. The Celebrant says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy CommunionOffertory Anthem: Deo Gracias (at 11 a.m.) Natalie Sleeth

O magnum mysterium (at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.) Morten Lauridsen

What Sweeter Music (at 11 p.m.) John Rutter

Our Christmas offering is designated for the Christ Church’s Outreach Ministries.

The first Nowell (v. 6)

Then let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord;that hath made heaven and earth of nought,and with his blood our life hath bought.Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell!Born is the King of Israel.

The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrant The Lord be with you. People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Sanctus (Celebrant & People)

Please stand or kneel.

Celebrant We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant & People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

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Celebrant And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

Celebrant And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Celebrant & People

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, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem:

Child, for us sinners poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee, with love and awe;Who would not love thee, loving us so dearly? O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Administration of the Sacrament

All baptized Christians, of all ages, are welcome to receive Holy Communion. If you would like a blessing instead, place your hands on your heart. For a gluten-free wafer, extend your hands, palms down. Ushers will direct those seated in the balconies to receive

communion first, followed by those seated on the floor of the nave. Please notify an usher if you would like to receive Holy Communion at your seat.

Communion Anthems:

Wrapped in Light, Wrapped in Love (at 11 a.m.) Randy Cox & Don Michael Dicie

A Child Will Come (at 11 a.m.) Mark Patterson

Sing Lullaby (at 4 p.m. & 6 p.m.) Herbert Howells, Words by F.W. Harvey

He shall feed his flock, from Messiah (at 11 p.m.; Amanda Traylor & Caroline Vaughan) G.F. Handel

Communion Carols Sung by the congregation.

In the bleak midwinter Hymn 112What child is this Hymn 115Away in a manger Hymn 101Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming Hymn 81O little town of Bethlehem Hymn 79It came upon the midnight clear Hymn 89

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Celebrant Let us pray.

Celebrant & People

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing

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Hymn: Silent night, holy night

The lights in the church will be dimmed as we kneel to sing Silent Night by candlelight. Aco-lytes will light the congregation’s candles from the Christ candle. Please extinguish your candle after the Blessing and return it to the usher (or place it in the basket near the door) following

the final hymn and dismissal.

Retiring Procession: Joy to the world! the Lord is come

Priest Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God.

Voluntary From Symphonie I, V. Finale Louis Vierne

The poinsettias on the altar are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofElizabeth Cross and Alfred Williams, Alfred Williams III, John Cross Williams, and E. Runyon Tyler Jr.

The poinsettias are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of:Haywood Griffin Alexander Jr.Shirley Haywood AlexanderThomas Willis AlexanderThomas Willis Haywood AlexanderSara AndersonTaylor AppleyardArthur Arnett Jr.Thomas George BeckerMilton Erwin Beland Jr. Shirley Currin BelandElizabeth A. BellPhyllis & James BoyleJohn BrattonMichelle Telfair BrattonJoshua Bradford BrewerDonald Lewis BrooksGerald BrooksKathleen H. BrooksJoseph Melville Broughton Jr.Mary Ann Cooper BroughtonJoanie BurkhardtRhyne Andrews CallensEliza Ambler CapertonWilliam Gaston CapertonElizabeth & Harold CarterNelle ChambersMabon ChildsBette CobbJames Lee ConnellMary Bridges ConyersEdward Louis ConyersMishew Crudup & Marshall Young CooperJames Hardin CouncillMargaret Moore CouncillAmelia Wright & Randell Croft Jr.Randell DeBoHun Croft IIISybil & Roger CummingsMargaret Lestor & Raleigh Travers DanielAnne DavisArthur DavisEdna DavisJames Edward Shepherd DempseyJames William Dempsey

Betsy DraperPaul W. Elam Jr.Robert Julian Estill IIRonald Lee GarlandMary Shaw GarrisonBart M. Gatling Lenora Crudup GatlingHenry Clark GrewRobert L. GrubbRochelle T. GrubbCharles Hamilton HargraveCharles Hamilton Hargrave Jr.Eva Hackney HargraveEdward A. HarrisEmma R. HarrisHannah W. HarrisWilliam B. HarrisAddie HinsonCecilia Price HoldingHazel Shipp HowardRobert Hukill Jr.James Collett Hunter Sr.Katherine Sigmon HunterHubert Reid Jones Sr.Marie Hurlocker & William Bain JonesTempie Gray KitchinDorothy B. LawsonCornelia Edwards LeakJames Pickett LeakMadelyn McArn & John Thomas LindleyIchabod Mayo Little Jr.William Blair LucasArmistead MaupinDiana MaupinAvalon R. McKennaFrederick J. McKennaJack MooreZua MooreAnthony NanceCary Caperton OwenCatherine A. OwenCharles D. OwenWilliam Caperton OwenMary Louise Cooper ParhamSumner Malone ParhamSumner Malone Parham Jr.

Clifton Juno ParkerJacob ParrottJason Alexander PerkinsAdelaide Linehan PropstWilliam Sims PropstVirginia QuirkRichard James Rendleman Sr.Patrick RiordanHazel Allen RobersonHobart H. RobersonEdwin Ware RobinsonElizabeth Hinson & James Montgomery RobinsonLucie Bristol & Charles Francis RouseMary Ashley ScarboroughSarah Stewart ScarboroughSiegfried SchweikerElaine & Buck SessumKeron Walker SherwinSidney Thomas SherwinArnette W. ShonerdDavid A. ShonerdGeorge Milton Small Jr.June Volck SmallGertrude Milliken SmithSherwood H. SmithBryan Joseph SouzaCecilia StanulonisMartha Hardee TattersallMichael TaylorJune TyndallThomas VeenemanElizabeth & Ray WallElizabeth Hall WallaceRobert Brown WallaceDollye Peay WaltersErnest Benjamin Walton Jr.Josephine McNeil WaltonJoseph J. WendaLillian O. WendaMary G. WendaMinnie WhartonJohn Cross Williams Robert Williamson Jr.Ramona A. WilsonElizabeth Worsley

Nancy & Tony AdkinsTucker & Molly AdkinsTed AndersonKaye Newton & Leonard Austin IIICharles BeanChris BeanDavis BeanGrace BeanChesson Louise BeckerEleanor Shelgren BeckerThomas Holston Becker

Karen Haas & Michael Gibson DavenportRichard Mitchell JohnsonVirginia Harrison JohnsonJ. David JonesLucile B. JonesAugusta Shepherd McElroyEve Capers McElroyKatherine Gray McElroyMargaret Capers McElroyMary Hargrave McElroy

The poinsettias are given to the Glory of God and in honor of:

The music is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of:

Beulah & George AbdallahCarol AdamsVirginia AdamsLoretha & Ferris BakerEdwin BarrettVirginia BarrettRobert BeegleLee BraytonJoshua Bradford BrewerGloria BrownMerrill BrownMarjorie Hoyt CarterHewlette ConnellPatricia Connell Randolph Cassells CharlesLynn ClarkeRobert ClarkeJames Lee ConnellEdward Louis ConyersMary Bridges ConyersPeter CooleyArcher E. CrandallCarolyn A. CrandallSharleen CreechRobert W. EstillThomas Michael FainHarriet Charles FairfieldCelia & Vann FaulkAnn & Gene FowlerJohn McDowell Fultz

Leigh Sullivan FultzLouise Doyle FultzEllen Charnley GrahamLeonard Shaw GrahamHenry Clark GrewLynn Tucker GroganJean Edgerton HobbyJohn Thomas Hobby Jr.Mary Louise Dunn HobbyAndrew Battle HolmesHenry deVotie HolmesHenry deVotie Holmes, Jr.John Franklin HolmesMartha Ellen Burrow HolmesElizabeth Leigh HortonWilliam Thomas HottRobert P. Hukill Jr.Marion Lester HunterZedith Wright HunterHarvey Wilson JohnsonDabney Little McElroyRichard Cavanagh McElroy Jr.Amelia Poumairat McKimmonJames McKimmonHerman Blair McManawayOlivia Conyers McManawayCarolyn Kirby MurrayWilliam David MurrayCarole NicholsonMartha Aquilla O’Neal

Stephen Joseph O’NealJeffrey A. PeckCharles Aycock Poe Jr.Rosalie Richardson PoeWilliam Dismukes PoeCharles Francis Rouse Jr.B. Daniel SappAnne Hunter ShepherdWilliam Dewey ShullBess SmithCharles Harrison Smith Jr.Elizabeth Moring SmithHarrison SmithWilliam Edward SmithGrace & Manuel SouzaBetsy TomblinsonJames TomblinsonJohn TomblinsonCornelia Norris McKimmon TrottGraham Foard TrottCharles TrunkeyBarbara Lane TuckerBev TuckerAdelaide Boylston WhiteWinifred & Robert WhitingJames Andrew WootenAat ZevenhuizenBarbara Clark Ziko

Richard Little McElroyBeth MoyeCarol & Jim PearceJill & Bill PhippsKaren SchweikerJames Peeler SmithRachel Self SmithJoe, Leigh, & Banks StallworthAnne B. Tucker

Christ Church on Capitol Square, est. a.d. 1821a parish of the episcopal diocese of north carolina

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Christmas Day Service | Dec. 2510 a.m. Christmas Eucharist with Carols (Church)

First Sunday after Christmas | Dec. 298 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Church)

James AdamsAltar Guild Team IVTrina & Tom BlantonCharles Rouse BordenEdwin Brownrigg Borden IIMary Ann Williamson BordenCaroline BraswellBenjamin Hammond BrewerCatherine Campbell BrewerHenry DeWitt BrewerSarah Barrett BrewerWilliam Smith BrewerAnita Burroughs-PriceThe Church Boys

Coco DavisJ.B. DavisM. Diane DixonLinda & Rob GrewDavid HarrisonTrina, Cahill, & Janie HookerDavid JerniganTrina JohnsonJohn B. MaddisonLaurence B. Maddison IIIJennifer Smith Moran David OhKatherine Ann RouseLucie Bristol Rouse

Mary Charles Evans RouseRebecca Elizabeth RouseSarah Adeline RouseErnest Lee Sewell IVHannah Rose SewellMora SheaAnna & Steve SmithSteven Craig Wilson Jr.Charlotte Cowper WoodEvelyn Roberts WoodMargaret Henderson WoodSally Maddison Wooten

The music is given to the Glory of God and in honor of: