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The Church of the Nativity &
St. Stephen December 24, 20 16
Christmas Eve Hymns and Special Music and Service
The Church of the Nativity 10:30 p.m.
Called to Grow:
in service, in numbers of disciples, and in grace.
The Rev. Rebecca Myers, LSW - Rector
Michele Neibert - Parish Administrator
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen
159 South Second Street, Newport, PA 17074
Office: 717-567-6514 E-mail: [email protected]
www.nativityandststephen.diocpa.org
You are also invited to join us
Tomorrow morning - 9:30am
Eucharist at The Church of the Nativity, Newport
Hymns sing at 10:30 prior to the 11:00 service:
“Lo how a Rose e’er blooming” No. 81
“While Shepherds Watched their Flock” No. 94
“What Child is This?” No. 115
“Away in the Manger” No. 101
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” No. 89
Special Music by Seth Jacoby
A musical selection by Madison Murphy
“I wonder as I wander”
Hymn sung by Miguel Gonzales
“Mary, did you know?” B. Greene/M. Lowery
Welcome and Announcements
Processional Hymn
“O come, all ye faithful” No. 83, Verses 1,2 and 3
THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD
Opening Acclamation and Response Prayer Book, p. 355
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collect for Purity Prayer Book, p. 355
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.
“Angels from the Realms of Glory” No. 93
Collect of the Day insert
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Celebrant says collect.
People: Amen
First Reading: Isaiah 62:6-12 insert
Reader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 97 insert
Choir Selection – “Bethlehem, of noblest cities” H. Helvey
Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7 insert
Reader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God
Gradual Hymn “Come, thou long expected Jesus” No. 66
The Holy Gospel: Luke 2: [1-7], 8-20 insert
Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Rev. Rebecca Myers
The Nicene Creed Prayer Book, p. 358
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Lector: Joy to the world.
People: The Lord is come. (Please pause to allow the prayer leader to add intercessions.)
Concluding Collect
Celebrant: Most merciful and loving God, you have made this day holy by the incarnation of
your Son Jesus Christ, and by the child-bearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Grant that we
your people may enter with joy into the celebration of this day, and may also rejoice for ever
as your adopted sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
Confession & Absolution Prayer Book, p. 360
Celebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
Celebrant and People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have
not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are
truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us
and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your
Name. Amen.
Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord
Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life. Amen.
The Peace (Stand and greet each other.)
Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you.
MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT
Offertory Sentence
Offertory Hymn
“The First Nowell” No. 109
Eucharistic Prayer B
The Great Thanksgiving
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:
Prayer of Consecration Prayer Book, p. 368
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 and People: We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory. 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 Mary, Jospeh, Stephen and 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.
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
The Lord’s Prayer Prayer Book, p. 364
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 or 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 The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept. Then may be sung or said Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the People of God.
Ministration of Communion
All who have been baptized by water in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, are
welcome to receive communion. You may receive bread only or bread and wine. You may
receive the wine by common cup or by dipping your wafer into the chalice. If you would
prefer to receive a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms across your chest.
Celebrant:
Let us pray. Celebrant and 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.
Post Communion Hymn “Silent Night, Holy Night” No. 111 (Candles are lit.)
Blessing Ringing of the Bell
Recessional Hymn “Joy to the World!” No. 100
Dismissal
Christmas Flowers are given in
loving memory of:
Joseph Amsler by Darlene Amsler
Philip Beamer by Sue Beamer
her son, Kyle Weller and parents, Edwin
and Twila Wallis by Jill Brownfield
their parents by
Roger and Anne Chappelka
their parents and loved ones by
Larry and Tootser Davis
loved ones by Bill and Wendy Day
Sandra Hoover by Jill Hoover
Irvin Hoover, Charles and Bettie Burns
and James and Elizabeth Wright
by Mark, Jodi, Lillian and Elizabeth Hoover
her parents, Anna and Nelson Alleman
by Karen Kern
her parents, Robert and Mary Myers and
brother, Rob Myers by Rebecca Myers
Wayne Rice by his family
loved ones by Don Robinson
David and Charlotte Bamberger and
Fred and Marion Rohm
by Bill and Shirley Rohm
loved ones by Tony and Ann Roland
loved ones by Bob and Gail Shull
loved ones by Drew and Jean Tuzinski
Elmer and Hazel Yocum, Harry and
Margaret Yocum and Irvin and Esther
Miller by Janice and Connie Yocum
Service Participants
Greeter: Lynne Mitchell
Lector: Wendy Day
Prayers of the People: Susan Rice
Eucharistic Minister and Acolyte:
Todd Saner
Organist: Seth Jacoby
Verger: Sue Beamer
On behalf of our clergy and staff of
Church of the Nativity &
St. Stephen, may you all have a
blessed Christmas and a very
Happy New Year.