CONFESSION AND PARDON | Rev. Oscar Clavel Before their light the stars grew dim, and wand’ring hunters heard the hymn: Hymn #551 “Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.” 10 o’clock Worship “Lord, Have Mercy” Land of Rest Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found, Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy; A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapp’d His beauty round; PRELUDE Lord, have mercy upon us. But as the hunter braves drew nigh, the song rang loud and high, “Sinfonia” (from “Christmas Cantata”) J. S. Bach Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; “Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.” Lord, have mercy upon us. “I Wonder As I Wander” arr. Michele Howard The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair “Noel X” Louis Claude Daquin Prayer of Confession As was the ring of glory on the helpless infant there. God of grace and truth, in Jesus Christ You came among us The chiefs from far before Him knelt, with gifts of fur and beaver pelt, WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS as light shining in the darkness. We confess that we have not Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria. O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. L. John Gable welcomed the light or trusted the Good News to be good. We have closed our eyes to the glory in our midst, little The Holy Child of earth and heav’n is born today for you. “Hodie” Benjamin Britten Come kneel before the radiant boy who brings you beauty, peace and joy. Choir Ladies Ensemble and hoping for less. Forgive our doubt and renew our hope so that we may receive the fullness of Your grace and live in the “Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria!” Hodie Christus natus est; Jesous ahatonhia. Today Christ is born; truth of Christ our Lord, the Child of Bethlehem, our Savior and Gloria! Hodie Salvator apparuit; Lord, in Whose name we now humbly pray together and in the Today the Savior appeared; silence of our hearts. READING | Paula Means Hodie in terra canunt angeli, Silent Confession “A Christmas Carol” Christina Rossetti Today on Earth the angels sing, Assurance of Pardon Laetantur archangeli; Leader: “Unto you is born this day in the David a Savior, OUR TIME OF PRAYER Archangels rejoice; who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” Lemmel Hodie exsultant justi dicentes; You will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, Today the righteous rejoice, saying: in a manger.” Friends, believe the Good News of the And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, “Gloria in excelsis Deo.” Gospel! In the light of His glory and grace. “Glory to God in the highest.” Alleluia! Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Response #581 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Leader: The angel appeared to the shepherds and said, “Be not Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy “Gloria Patri” Greatorex bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not which will come to all the people.” Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. power, and the glory, forever. Amen. People: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Amen. Amen. heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in RECEIVING OF TITHES & OFFERINGS SCRIPTURE READING the highest and on earth peace among those with whom “Suzi’s Carol” John Rutter He is pleased.” Luke 2:1-7 | Pew Bible page 832 Sanctuary Choir; Leah Crane, soloist A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us. Leader: This good news of great joy announces the birth of ANTHEM Jesus, the One we call Savior and Lord. To Him we singen both night and day: “Sussex Carol” Elaine Hagenberg Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come, Creator Spirit.) People: Glory be to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Sanctuary Choir Veni Creator Spiritus. On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring; Unison: We come to worship the God of our salvation. At Bethlehem, that blessed place, On Christmas night all Christians sing, to hear the news the angels bring, The child of bliss, born He was; News of great joy, news of great mirth, CAROL Him to serve, God give us grace; News of our merciful King’s birth. O lux beata Trinitas. (O Trinity of blessed light.) “O Come, All Ye Faithful” arr. Dan Forrest Then why should men on earth be sad, since our Redeemer made us glad; There came three kings out of the east Sanctuary Choir Ensemble (Please follow the indicated directives for singing.) Then why should men on earth be sad, since our Redeemer made us glad, To worship the King that is so free, (All join in singing) When from our sin He set us free, With gold and myrrh and frankincense; All for to gain our liberty. A solis ortus cardine. (From the hinge of the rising sun.) O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, When sin departs before His grace, then life and health come in its place. O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. The angels came down with one cry, When sin departs before His grace, then life and health come in its place, A fair song then sungen they in the worship of that Child: Come and behold Him, born the King of angels, Angels and men with joy may sing, Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory be to You, O God.) O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, All for to see the newborn King. Nowell. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. All out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night; A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us; Then out of darkness we have light, which made the angels sing this night, To Him we singen both night and day; (Sanctuary Choir only) “Glory to God in highest heav’n, now and for evermore” Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exaltation! Veni Creator Spiritus. Amen! Now and for evermore, Amen! Nowell, nowell. Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above. Glory to God, all glory in the highest. SCRIPTURE READING CAROL (The congregation may join in singing) Luke 2:8-20 | Pew Bible page 833 “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” arr. James Bieryat O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, ANTHEM Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your light o’er all the earth; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! You, who sang creation’s story, now proclaim Messiah’s birth: “The Huron Carol” arr. Dan Forrest Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Sanctuary Choir; Leah Crane, soloist Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n! Jesous Ahatonhia, newborn King! (Sanctuary Choir only) (Jesus is born.) Shepherds, in the fields abiding, watching o’er your flocks by Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! Jesous Ahatonhia, night, Gloria. God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light:” Come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, ‘Twas in the moon of wintertime, when all the birds had fled, Christ, the Lord! That mighty Gitchi Manitou (God) sent angel choirs instead; Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! Indicates the congregation is to stand. Sages, leave your contemplations; brighter visions beam afar; Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Seek the great desire of nations; you have seen His natal star: Righteousness! Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the Light and life to all He brings, ris’n with healing in His wings. newborn King! Mild He lays His glory by, born that we no more may die, All creation, join in praising God the Father, Spirit, Son, Born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Evermore your voices raising to th’eternal Three in One: Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ, the newborn King! POSTLUDE “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High!” arr. Michele Howard ANTHEM “Sing We Now of Christmas” arr. Craig Courtney Sanctuary Choir Sing, sing, sing, sing! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel, INSTRUMENTALISTS Of our Lord and Savior, we the tidings tell. Dean Franke and Lisa Scott, Violins Brad Koser, Trombone Sing we noel for Christ, the King is born, Susan Chan, Viola Bill Schmidt, Tuba Sing we noel for Christ, the King is born. Perry Scott, Cello Wendy Muston, Harp O sing. Fiona Ridenour, Flute Matt Gall, Percussion Come, let us surround Him on this holy night. The Mark Murray and Michele Howard, Trumpets Cameron Smith, Oboe Gather ‘round wondrous baby of light. Noah Klein and Sally John, Piano and Organ Sing we noel for Christ, the King is born, Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all noel. Betsy Brunette, Caroline Foster, Julie Foster, Sing! Amanda Foster-Moudy and Janet Hohlt, Handbells

SCRIPTURE LESSONS Matthew 1:18-25 | Pew Bible page 783 John 1:1, 14-18 | Pew Bible page 862 of MESSAGE | Rev. L. John Gable The One and Only THE SEASON The Apostles’ Creed - “In Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord” oy Moment for Silent Prayer & Reflection CHORAL RESPONSE “Gloria” Antonio Vivaldi J Sanctuary Choir Gloria in excelsis Deo! Glory to God in the highest! Christmas THE CREED: THE APOSTLES’ CREED with I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church is called by God, led quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic by faith in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy church; the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the Spirit to demonstrate the Kingdom of God through resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. worship, discipleship and outreach. Honoring our CAROL heritage at 34th and Central, we will faithfully serve “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” arr. James Biery our community, city and world in the present and Sanctuary Choir Ensemble Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King. prepare expectantly for the future. Peace of earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; Greater Faith • Deeper Relationships • Stronger Community With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, of the virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’incarnate deity, Pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” December 16, 2018 | Third Sunday of Advent GRACIOUS GIFTS IS “OPEN FOR BUSINESS” TODAY The Gracious Gifts table will be in McKee Hallway today. Committee members WeekAnnouncements of December 16 managing the table are happy to assist you as you make your choices for this worthy ministry of alternative gift-giving during the Christmas season. CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Please take note of all the special events happening during the month of 2019 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CARDS December. Here are just a few that you will want to take note of! Thanks to all who have responded to our 2019 Stewardship Campaign. If you have not yet returned your pledge card for 2019 we encourage you to do so as December 23 - 8:00a Communion Service; 9:00a Contemporary Worship; 10:00a soon as possible. Your pledged gifts of support assist the Session in planning for Education Hour; 11:00a Traditional Worship the coming year, and we thank you for your continued support of the ministries December 24 - 5:00p Family Christmas Eve Service; 8:00p Candlelight of Tab. If you have indicated that you would like pledge envelopes for 2019, they Christmas Eve Service; 11:00p “Christmas With Tab” telecast on are available for pickup in McKee Hallway today. WHMB-TV 40 December 25 - 2:00p “Christmas With Tab” telecast on WHMB-TV 40 CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING The Annual Christmas Joy Offering will be taken at Tab’s Worship Service next December 30 - 10:00a One Worship Service only; no Education Hour Sunday, December 23. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering you will be help- “CHRISTMAS WITH TAB” CHORAL SELECTIONS ing families of active and retired church workers. The offering is shared equally The choral selections included in this morning’s service come from a variety by the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and Presbyterian-related of musical tradition. The service is opened with “Hodie,” an ancient Gregorian racial ethnic schools and colleges for education. Special envelopes will be avail- chant set to numerous chant melodies. This particular version for harp and able in that morning’s worship bulletin. Please give generously. women’s voices was written by English composer, Benjamin Britten, and MISSIONS UNIT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! published in 1942. The “Sussex Carol” is a Christmas carol popular in Britain, It’s almost time for all Tab elementary students to begin their “trip around sometimes referred to by its first line “On Christmas night all Christians sing.” the world” during this year’s Missions Unit. On January 6 we will prepare for Its words were first published by Luke Wadding, a 17th-century Irish bishop, in our journey by making passports and name pins, decorating our travel bags a work called “Small Garland of Pious and Godly Songs” (1684). Both the text and learning a bit about the steps involved in becoming a missionary. Then and the tune to which it is now sung were discovered and written down by Cecil on January 13, and continuing through February 24, we will be visiting a new Sharp in Buckland, Gloucestershire, and Ralph Vaughan Williams, who heard country each week to learn about the geography, culture, religious practices, it being sung by Harriet Verrall of Monk’s Gate, near Horsham, Sussex. Hence and Christian mission efforts of that country. This year’s countries include Poland, the title, “Sussex Carol.” The “Huron Carol” is Canadian in its . It was most Argentina, Tanzania, Alaska, Italy, the Philippines and Turkey. We need many likely written in 1642 by Jean de Brébeuf, a Jesuit missionary at Sainte-Marie adult and teen helpers to make the Missions Unit a success. To volunteer please among the Hurons in Canada. Brébeuf wrote the lyrics in the native language of sign up this morning in Lower Level Hallway or in McKee Hallway. the Huron/Wendat people; the song’s original Huron title is “Jesous Ahatonhia” (“Jesus, He is born”). The song’s melody is based on a traditional French folk SUBSTITUTE TUTORS NEEDED song, “Une Jeune Pucelle.” This version is derived from Brébeuf’s original song Several of our regular tutors head to warmer climates for the winter, so we are and Huron religious concepts. In the English version, Jesus is born in a “lodge of looking for substitute tutors. You don’t need to have teaching experience or to broken bark” and wrapped in a “robe of rabbit skin.” He is surrounded by hunters be a Tab member to volunteer on Thursdays from 3:45p to 5:15p. To volunteer instead of shepherds, and the Magi are portrayed as “chiefs from afar” who please contact Carolee Berry at [email protected] or 317-989-9064. THIS WEEK AT TAB bring him “fox and beaver pelts” instead of the more familiar gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The English translation uses a traditional Algonquian name, Gitchi WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY - SAVE THE DATE MON WED (CONT’D) 11:00a Tab’s Open Door 12:30p Arts Academy Lessons Manitou, for God. “Suzi’s Carol” is a gentle, sacred and lyrical setting of a well- Ladies, please mark your calendars to join us in the Resource Center on Monday evenings at 6:00p beginning on February 4. We will be exploring the topic 6:00p Cub Scout Pack 72 6:00p Purls of Wisdom known 15th-century text from the Sloane Manuscripts and catalogued by The 6:45p Boy Scout Troop 72 6:30p Contemporary Service Music of “Hope.” These studies are an encouraging start to the week and a great British Museum: “A babe is born all of a may, to bring salvation unto us.” “Sing Rehearsal way to connect, pray and learn with other women. Contact Ruth Miller at mrs. TUE We Now of Christmas” is a traditional French carol which dates from the late 9:45a Women Alive THURS 15th century and the early 16th century. There are many versions found from [email protected] or Jennifer Hamilton at [email protected] for a 5:00p Youth Confirmation Class 7:15p Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal study guide or questions. those early centuries. It was printed in the 1721 “Grande Bible des noëls, taunt 6:00p Session/Deacon Christmas Dinner FRI 6:30p Prayer Ministry vieux que nouveaus.” Translations into English and variations in French would OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY 11:00a Tab’s Open Door 7:00p Session Meeting 7:00p Circle of Hope all be colored by the denominational differences between Christian faiths and The Tab Church family extends our sympathy to Holly Gamage and her family in 7:15p Prayer Team Meeting doctrines. SAT the passing of her father, David G. Merriman, on December 6. Please keep the WED 8:00a Men's Bible Study family in your thoughts and prayers. 9:30a Pastors’ Bible Study 10:00a Purls of Wisdom ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA 11:00a Tab’s Open Door Join us in the Dining Room immediately following worship today for Tab’s Annual REMEMBER THIS WEEK IN PRAYER “Christmas Tea.” This annual event features homemade treats, a time to mingle Peggy Manella, Anita Hall, David Means and Sarah Schroeder Mohr with your friends and a chance to meet some new folks! Let’s celebrate the joy of the Christmas season together! All submissions should be emailed to [email protected]. The submission deadline is Wednesdays at noon for appearance in the upcoming bulletin. TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 418 E. 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 923.5458 [email protected] www.tabpres.org tabpres