Davidson College Presbyterian Church 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

*Those that are able please stand. PRELUDE Antiphonal Carols for Instruments Paul Manz Six Carol Settings for Organ Wilbur Held

PROCESSIONAL HYMN Of the Father’s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM Chancel Choir; Emily Kiebel, solo

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy.

To us is born this day in the city of David a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord.

This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace!

*CAROL No. 143 Angels from the Realms of Glory REGENT SQUARE

PRAYER OF THE DAY Living God, on this holy night we gather— to stand with shepherds, amazed at your glory; to sing with angels, rejoicing in your work; to wait with Joseph, trusting in your promise; to sit with Mary, cradling your love. May the good news of this night inspire us to live in the light of this holy mystery: for to us is born a Savior, the Messiah, the Lord.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9: 2-7

Anthem Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light J.S. Bach

SECOND LESSON Luke 2: 1-7 Anthem A Christmas Carol Norman Dello Joio

The Christ child lay on Mary’s lap, His hair was like a light. O weary, weary were the world, but here, here is all aright. The Christ child lay on Mary’s breast, His hair was like a star, O stern and cunning are the kings, but here the true hearts are. The Christ child lay on Mary’s heart, o, His hair was like a fire, weary, weary is the world, but here the world’s desire. The Christ child stood at Mary’s knee, His hair was like a crown and all the flowers looked up at Him, and all the stars looked down.

Sue Britton, piano Hymn 128 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly W ZLOBIE LEZY

THIRD LESSON Luke 2: 8-20 Anthem Ding Dong Merrily on High arr. Mack Wilberg

Ding! Dong! Merrily on high in heav’n the bells are ringing! Ding! Dong! Verily the sky is riv’n with angels singing! Gloria! Hosanna in excelsis! E’en so here below, below, let steeple bells be swungen, and “I-o, i-o, i-o!”! By priest and people sungen! Gloria! Hosanna in excelsis! Pray you, dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers! May you beautifully rime your evetime song, ye singers! Gloria! Hosanna in excelsis!

SERMON Mystery and Love Lib McGregor Simmons

*HYMN 115 Away in a Manger MUELLER

OFFERING In the Bleak Midwinter REGENT SQUARE (Please join in singing stanza 4)

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 DEDICATION

*THE CANDLELIGHTING

The reign of Christ comes not by conquest, domination, and manipulation, but by gracious love, gladly given and willingly received.

Christ, the light of the world, gives each one of us light, so that we too may shine with gratitude, hope, and love.

Receive the light that comes to you: It comes from the Christ candle, but it reaches you only through your neighbors. Receive the light from your brother or sister in Christ. Hold the light and be thankful!

Christ, we are your body: live in our hearts. Christ, we are your people: govern our lives. Christ, we are your witness: send us out in your name!

For safety’s sake, please tip your unlit candle toward your neighbor’s lit candle.

*CAROL No. 122 Silent Night STILLE NACHT

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.

*CAROL No. 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES

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! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!

True God from true God, Light from light eternal, born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; very God, begotten, not created! 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 heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Finale, Symphony 1 Louis Vierne

Extinguish candles before leaving the pews and return them to the baskets by the doors.

Christmas Decorations

The Christmas decorations in the sanctuary and

Lingle Chapel are made possible by gifts.

In Loving Memory of Given by

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Ames The Kiley Family Elizabeth C. Appel The Hugh Barger Family Gwen Appleyard The Appleyard Family Tay Appleyard The Appleyard Family Rupert T. Barber, Jr. Carol B. Barber

Jean E. Jackson Alleen Barber Taylor Blackwell Jane & Bob Avinger Bo Brickels Pidge & Bob Osborn Bob Butt Jane & Bob Avinger Pidge & Bob Osborn Tammy & David Pressly Edd Byers Susan Manning Maureen Carmody The Appleyard Family Mr. & Mrs. Felix Carroll, Sr. Felix & Carol Carroll and Family Mark Chadwin Alleen Barber Erleen & Bernard Christenbury Beth & David Christenbury Mr. & Mrs. Roma Combs, Jr. Lisa & James Combs Gerry Corwin Margo & Dave Wehrung Catherine Elizabeth Covington Beth & David Christenbury Joe & Virginia Crawford Van & Evalyn Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Russell Crutchfield Felix & Carol Carroll and Family Bob & Betty Jo Davis The M.L. Davis, Jr. Family Lonnie & Alice Davis The M.L. Davis, Jr. Family Helen & Nick DeLisa Jeff & Janet Smith Rob Eubank Lisa & James Combs George O. Fulenwider Steedman & Cissi Lyles Eddie Grissom Benton Bragg & John Bragg Families Jeff & Autumn Michael & children William Nash Hatfield & Phyllis Hatfield Bill & Donna Hatfield Genevieve Heineke Richard & Barbara Freund William Eli Hickson Stephanie Glaser & Thomas Hazel, Phillip and Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Lantice Hill James & Lisa Combs Dagen Ruth Holden David, Jennifer, Maryn & Halen Holden Ellwood & Ernestine Hoover Bill & Donna Hatfield Wool Howell Jane & Bob Avinger Stephanie Glaser & Thomas Hazel, Phillip and Alexander Mickey Hutchins Susan Manning R. Bruce Jackson, Jr. Jean E. Jackson Alleen Barber Carol B. Barber Dick James Jane & Bob Avinger Reid Johnston The Johnston Family Mr. & Mrs. Eugene F. Kiley III The Kiley Family William & Gertrude Kratzer Wallace & Christina Tarry

Leading Worship Preacher: Lib McGregor Simmons, Pastor Director of Music: Jane Cain Liturgists: Robert Alexander, John Ryan, and Mary Margaret Porter, Associate Pastors Sound: Gary Simmons Bulletin Cover: by Allison Wehrung.

Davidson College

Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve 2016

In Loving Memory of Given by

Kay Kincaid Randall & Mary Mac Kincaid Irvin & Gretta Gene Leinbach Van & Evalyn Crawford Thomas S. & Adele Arbuckle Logan Van Lear Logan Carter P. Lyles Steedman & Cissi Lyles John S. Lyles Steedman & Cissi Lyles Bob & Carolina Manning Susan Manning Kirk Michael Jeff & Autumn Michael & children Stephen Mills The Kiley Family Mr. & Mrs. John Mobley JoAnn Overstreet Robyn & Harold Oldham Marguerite O. Williams Harriet O. Kessler Adeline Hill Ostwald Carol B. Barber Our DCPC Friends Marjorie & Lynn Burris Our Parents: Evelyn & Nobel Carlson Pearl & Ray Burris Marjorie & Lynn Burris Our Parents:

Charles Jenest Jack & Jeanne Bobbitt Sarah & Brian Jenest

Our Parents Frank & Susan Farina Our Parents Hugh & Brenda Barger Our Parents Lemie & Norman Richards Jim Overstreet JoAnn Overstreet Emil W. Parker Eleanor H., Jennifer H., John & Iotha Parker Tom Perkins His Family Jane & Bob Avinger Pidge & Bob Osborn Tammy & David Pressly Dot Rainey Jane & Bob Avinger Tom Ratchford His Family Leonard & Beverly McRee

Jane & Bob Avinger Pidge & Bob Osborn

Ted Rautenberg Joann Rautenberg Pidge & Bob Osborn Jon Regen Stephanie Glaser & Thomas Hazel, Phillip and Alexander Lynda McCarty Pidge & Bob Osborn The Grzeszczak and Regen families Johnathan L. Rhyne Marian S. Rhyne Scott Rierson Jeff & Autumn Michael & children William Schultz James & Lisa Combs Bob Scruggs Benton Bragg & John Bragg Families Audrey Smith Leonard & Beverly McRee Fred Smith Jeff & Janet Smith Nancy Smith Jane & Bob Avinger Jane & Bill Steagall Beth & David Christenbury William Burwell Tarry, Jr. Wallace & Christina Tarry Will Terry Stephanie Glaser & Thomas Hazel, Phillip and Alexander Elizabeth Fulenwider Tharrington Steedman & Cissi Lyles John Thierjung, Jr. Wallace & Christina Tarry John & Elizabeth Thierjung Wallace & Christina Tarry Mr. & Mrs. Lindsay Wall James & Lisa Combs Bill Vinson Leonard & Beverly McRee Jane & Bob Avinger The Kiley Family

In Honor of Given by Bob Abernethy The Hugh Barger Family Jane Avinger Stephanie Glaser Andy Beard Kim Beard Felix & Carol Carroll The Kompanik Family DCPC Preschool Staff David, Jennifer, Maryn & Halen Holden DCPC Staff David, Jennifer, Maryn & Halen Holden Judy Scott Grissom Jeff & Autumn Michael & children Phyllis Michael Huneycutt Jeff & Autumn Michael & children Martha Leak Margo & Dave Wehrung Our Children and Grandchildren: Amy, Sam & Nora Shapiro Johanna, Lee, Ben & Matthew Willaford Marjorie & Lynn Burris Our DCPC Friends Marjorie & Lynn Burris Our Parents:

George & Helen Abernethy Robert Abernethy & Jean Poston Our Parents:

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Ames Mr. & Mrs. Eugene F. Kiley III The Kiley Family

Thankfulness Margaret Stauffer The Ministers and Staff of DCPC Dorothy & Kimball Morrison

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Chrismon ornaments are symbols representing the birth and ministry of Jesus and were first created by Frances Spencer of Danville, VA, as an alternative to commercial Christmas tree ornaments. Our Chrismon ornaments have been handcrafted by sisters Marty Leak and Gerry Corwin.

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