ORDER OF DIVINE WORSHIP SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 6th, 2020 - 11:00 am

Welcome!

Whether you are worshiping with us for the first time or have grown up here at FPC, we are glad you have joined us for worship this morning! You can listen live every Sunday at 11:00 am on KSBI 780AM/94.3FM or go to www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive and click on the link to join audio livestreaming. To view the service live, go to www.facebook.com/StillwaterFPC at 11:00 am.

Advent Wreath

We invite you to create a simple Advent wreath for your household and join in the Advent candle lighting each Sunday during worship. An Advent wreath at its most basic just needs four candles and one larger white candle. Feel free to add greenery if you like!

Hymns

Words for all of today‟s hymns are printed following the order of service. Please join us in singing along from the comfort of your home during this beautiful service of Lessons & Carols! - Gathering Around the Word -

PRELUDE...... “In the Bleak Midwinter” - arr. K. Lee Scott

GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY Sharing Christ’s Peace - Share the peace of Christ via text with someone, share signs of peace with those in your household, or go to our Facebook page, facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, and share the peace of Christ in the comments section of our Sunday post.

INTROIT ...... “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” - Plainsong

CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: A voice cries out in the wilderness, Community: “Prepare the way of the Lord; make God’s way clear. Leader: Lift every valley; lower every mountain. Community: For the glory of the Lord shall be revealed.” Leader: We gather in Christ‟s light of hope and peace, Community: the light that shines in the darkness.

LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF PEACE ...... “Come, Come, Emmanuel” 91 Come, come, Emmanuel. Come, Emmanuel. (repeat)

UNISON PRAYER Holy One, we give you thanks for the hope and longing you instill in us - a voice crying out in the wilderness, a messenger to prepare the way, the day of redemption drawing near. By the power of your Holy Spirit, keep us awake and make us ready for the coming of your glorious realm of righteousness, justice, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CAROL 82 ...... “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” 1 FIRST LESSON ...... Isaiah 9:2-3, 6-7

MUSIC O FFERING ...... “Prepare the Way of the Lord” - J. Berthier

SECOND LESSON ...... Isaiah 11:1-9

CAROL 129 ...... “Lo, How a Rose E‟er Blooming”

THIRD LESSON ...... Micah 5:2-5a

MUSIC OFFERING ...... “O Little Town of Bethlehem” - arr. L. Redner

FOURTH LESSON ...... Luke 1:26-35, 38

CAROL 108 ...... “Of the Father‟s Love Begotten”, vs. 1,4,5

FIFTH LESSON ...... Luke 2:1-7

TIME WITH CHILDREN ...... “Away in a Manger”, vs. 1 and 2 Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes, but little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes. I love thee, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

SIXTH LESSON ...... Luke 2:8-20

CAROL 113 ...... “Angels We Have Heard on High”

SEVENTH LESSON ...... Matthew 2:1-12

MUSIC OFFERING ...... “O Men from the Fields” - A. Cooke

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING You can make an offering by going to www.stillwaterfpc.org/giving, or text GIVE to 580-823-8264, or mail a check to : First Presbyterian Church, 524 S. Duncan St., Stillwater, OK 74074

OFFERTORY PRAYER

OFFERTORY ...... “Christmas Meditation on an Old French Melody” - R. Wegner

EIGHTH LESSON ...... John 1:1-5, 9-14

MUSIC OFFERING ...... “Sussex Carol” - arr. D. Willcocks 2 **CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

BENEDICTION CAROL 132 ...... “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”

POSTLUDE ...... ”In dulci jubilo” BWV 729 (“Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”) - J.S. Bach

+ + + We thank our singers and instrumentalists for the time and talent they have invested in today‟s worship service. May our offerings bring comfort and joy in this holy season. + + +

- ASSISTING IN WORSHIP TODAY -

Readers Jenny Hardin, Associate Pastor Courtney Savage Communicating Person Jenny Hardin Organist/Dir. of Music Rebecca te Velde Vocalists Amanda Barber, Lexi Ferguson, Jack Moffatt Cello Samantha Kerns Flute Leah Hrachovec Violin Magdalena Vinson Percussion Avery Rich, Ben Southard

- HYMNS - Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.

Israel‟s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart.

Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.

By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all-sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Lo, how a rose e‟er blooming from tender stem hath sprung, of Jesse‟s lineage coming, by faithful prophets sung. It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night.

Isaiah „twas foretold it, the rose I have in mind; with Mary we behold it, the virgin mother kind. To show God‟s love aright she bore for us a Savior, when half spent was the night.

This flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere. Enfleshed, yet very God, from sin and death he saves us and lightens every load. 3 - HYMNS CONTINUED -

Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Of the Father's love begotten, ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega; He the source, the ending he, of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore!

This is he whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord, whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word. Now he shines, the long-expected. Let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore!

O ye heights of heaven, adore him. Angel hosts, his praises sing. Powers, dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and King. Let no tongue on earth be silent; every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore!

Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o‟er the plains, and the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria in excelsis Deo!Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today; Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born today!

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this! He has opened heaven‟s door, and we are blest forevermore. Christ was born for this! Christ was born for this!

Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice; now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save! Calls you one and calls you all to gain the everlasting hall. Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!

4 - MUSIC NOTES - Texts

Introit: O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; bid envy, strife, and discord cease; fill the whole world with heaven’s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. – Latin prose, pre 9th cent; trans. composite

“Prepare the Way of the Lord” (in a round) Prepare the way of the Lord. Prepare the way of the Lord, and all people will see the salvation of our God. – Taizé Community

“O Men from the Fields” O men from the fields! Come gently within. Tread softly, softly, O men coming in! Mavourneen* is going From me and from you, Where Mary will fold him With mantle of blue! From reek of the smoke, And cold of the floor, And the peering of things Across the half-door. O men from the fields! Soft, softly come through–– Mary puts round him Her mantle of blue. *my darling – Padraic Colum

“Sussex Carol” On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring, On Christmas night all Christians sing, To hear the news the angels bring–– News of great joy, news of great mirth, News of our merciful King’s birth. Then why should we on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, Then why should we on earth be so sad, Since our Redeemer made us glad, When from our sin he set us free, All for to gain our liberty? All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing that night: All out of darkness we have light, Which made the angels sing that night: “Glory to God and peace to men, Now and for evermore. Amen”.

+ + +  Hymns 88, 91, 82, 95, 129, 108, 115, 113, and 132 from Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal, ©2013 Westminster John Knox Press.  “In the Bleak Midwinter” from Sing Forth God’s Praise, collected and edited by K. Lee Scott, ©2002 Augsburg Fortress.  “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Lewis H. Redner, arranged by Daniel Kelley, ©1999 Last Resort Music Publishing, Inc.  “O Men from the Fields” by Arnold Cooke from Carols for Choirs 1, ed. and arr. by Reginald Jacques & David Willcocks, ©1961 Oxford University Press.  “Christmas Meditation on an Old French Melody” by Richard Wegner, ©1998 MorningStar Music Publishers.  “Sussex Carol” arranged by David Willcocks from Carols for Choirs 1, ed. and arr. by Reginald Jacques & David Willcocks, ©1961 Oxford University Press.  “In dulci jubilo” BWV 617 by J. S. Bach, public domain.

All copyrighted music used with permission to reprint, perform, podcast, and/or stream under ONE LICENSE #A- 707358, CCLI #4293331, and CCS #13219. All rights reserved. 5 PRAYER CONCERNS Amanda Martha Dearinger Kirchenbauer Tim Rains Debbie Stout Nick Amidon Matthew Durham Margy Knox Lisa Reavis Lindsey Sutton Shea Arnett Lyle Eastman Pauline Kopecky Sydney Reding Judi Tarlton David Awtrey Lori Fagan Dottie Kraemer Larry Redburn Upendo Kids Betty Bays Ed Gallegos Karen Krehbiel Jack Reeves Emily Walker Mandy Blackburn Dorothy Gibbons Hank Lett Elaine Renfrow Nelda Wallace Dawn Blair Lauren Glynn Judy Lewis Cooper Russell Barbara Ware Rose Marie Bligh Halana Wendy Long Gloria Sandvold Darrell Warren Terry Bobo Alana Harding Elaine MacPhee David Schmidly Jim Wasson Rick Bowman Ben Harris Mary Kay Mallory Frank Schull Ann & Eddie Bill Brewer Kendall Harvey Phil Massie Bradley Schutt Watkins Helen Britton Mary Ann Henley Alyssa Matal Bob & Bonnie Nona Wilhm Belinda Bruner Charla Hilger Don McCall Siddon Jim & Lynda Wayne Cartwright Carolynne Hopkins Philip Meadows Karen Shippey Williams Paula Cavett Linda Houck Tresa Miller Brylee Shullanberg Scott Williams Nancy Chapa Sandy Ives Jean Moore David & Jeffrey Kathleen & Stephan Allison Christy Patty Jacobs Nora Nagaruk Silver Wilson Abby Clapp Paul Dean Jenkins Pricilia Nkem David Smith Jim Wise Janet Cole Brenda Johns Joyce Odom Ted Smith Elizabeth Woodford Darlene Collyar Larry Johnson Denton Padgett Perry Sneed Andee and Kannon Ted Joy Frances Phillips Audrey Soehren Bold means recently Cooper Patty Keys Jean Potts Paul Sorrentino added Heather Davidson Mary Jane Daniel Powell Jamie Stephens  Presbytery: Enid  Sorrow: Ave Osborn and family in the death of her mother, Mel Henry  Military Service: Jordan Buterbaugh, Casey Campbell, Tom Cooper, Justin Fowler, James Greenwald, Matt Krehbiel, Eric Murphy, Miles Smith, & Bryn Williams

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 Our Worship is broadcast on KSPI AM (780) and PETE FM (94.3) at 11:00 am each Sunday. Or listen live online at www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive. Audio recordings of the sermon and the full worship service will be available by the end of Monday each week, and can be found on our website at www.stillwaterfpc.org/sermon. Or watch the service on Facebook Live @ 11:00am at facebook.com/StillwaterFPC. You do not need a Facebook account to watch. Today:  No In-Person Worship  Sunday School Classes via Zoom at 10:00 am. See First Things for Zoom links and class details.  Broadcast-Only Worship at 11:00 am. Please join us via facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, KSPI radio (780 AM or 94.3 FM), or www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive  PYG (Youth) will meet at 5:00 pm in the FPC Courtyard for their Christmas party. Please Note:

 The Church Office and building remains closed to the general public. If you would like to visit the Columbarium or have another access need, please call the church office number (405)372-5580 and we will make arrangements with you. If you have a pastoral need after hours please call the afterhours pastor emergency line at (405)338-7545 to be connected to one of the pastors. This Week:

 Session meets Tuesday at 5:30 pm via Zoom.  Mid-Week Prayer is Wednesday at 12:10 pm via Zoom. Please see First Things for access details.  World Missions meets Wednesday at 4:30 pm via Zoom.  Lectionary Bible Study meets Thursday at 10:00 am in the Hospitality Area or via Zoom. Please see this week‟s First Things for access details.  Deacons meets Thursday at 6:00 pm via Zoom  Saturday Brunch Ministry is from 11:00 am to noon. Sack lunches will be available for brunch attendees, but the building will not be open for fellowship. If you are interested in volunteering with Saturday Brunch during this time, please contact Pastor Jenny at [email protected] or (405) 372-5580.

Next Sunday, December 13- Advent III  No In-Person Worship  Sunday School Classes via Zoom at 10:00 am. Please see First Things for Zoom links/class details.  Broadcast-Only Worship at 11:00 am. Please join us via facebook.com/StillwaterFPC, KSPI radio

(780 AM or 94.3 FM), or www.stillwaterfpc.org/listenlive  Night in Bethlehem will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Please follow the directional signs in the parking lot to move through the line to pick up your to-go meal of chili or mac n cheese, hot cocoa from the Fair Trade Store (with an opportunity to purchase coffee, chocolate, and olive oil from our Fair Trade Store), and then proceeding around the north end of the building and turning down Duncan St. to view the Living Nativity. Viewing is permitted from your car or distanced on the east lawn, and masks are required. Please look to our Facebook page (facebook.com/StillwaterFPC), our website (www.stillwaterfpc.org/fellowship), or your Advent Ambassador for more information. 7

- THIS WEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -

TODAY THURSDAY 10:00 am Sunday School Classes ...... Online 10:00 am Bible Study ...... Online/HA 11:00 am Remote Worship ...... Online/Radio 6:00 pm Deacons ...... Online

5:00 pm PYG (Youth) Party .. FPC Courtyard FRIDAY MONDAY SATURDAY TUESDAY 11:00 am Saturday Brunch Ministry ...... FH 5:30 pm Session ...... Online SUNDAY (DECEMBER 13 - ADVENT III) WEDNESDAY 10:00 am Sunday School Classes ...... Online 9:30 am Second Mile Sewing ...... HA 11:00 am Remote Worship ...... Online/Radio

12:10 pm Midweek Prayer ...... Online 5:30 pm Night in Bethlehem ... FPC outdoors 4:30 pm World Missions ...... Online

The Communion table flowers are given to the glory of God in memory of Chowning Brake by Helen Brake and Phyllis Taylor and In loving memory of Eric & Mary Williams by Tom & Emily Williams.

First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater 524 S. Duncan St., Stillwater, OK 74074 405-372-5580 (office number) 405-338-7545 (after-hours pastoral emergency number) www.stillwaterfpc.org

Rev. Dr. Leah Hrachovec, Pastor: [email protected] Rev. Jenny Hardin, Associate Pastor: [email protected] Jenna Campbell, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries: [email protected] Magdalena Vinson, Church Administrator: [email protected] Mary Beth Garoffolo, Finance & Office Assistant: [email protected] Rebecca te Velde, Organist & Director of Music: [email protected]

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