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Illustration by Peter Malone from How Many Miles to Bethlehem? Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Decemeber 24, 2020 | 7:30 pm 1128 Pine Street Boulder CO 80302 | 303.442.1787 | www.firstcong.net For those of you who would like to participate in our offering using a credit card, you may donate by texting 73256 with the message joy2givefcc. You will be prompted to click on a link to complete your donation information. All music and words reprinted, recorded and livestreamed by permission under OneLicense.net, License #A-708196 and CCLI #11415391. CAROL Silent Night, Holy Night Joy to the World ORDER OF WORSHIP Angels We Have Heard on High Once in Royal David’s City LESSONS AND CAROLS CAROL CAROL A CHRISTMAS STATEMENT OF FAITH FROM LATIN AMERICA Julia Wirth, Song Leader Nora Hess, LillieThomasett, Connor Wilkerson, PRELUDE Once in Royal David’s City J. Phillips THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Calvin Hardy Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, Members of Congregational Bells The Messiah’s birth is foretold by the prophet Isaiah. where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: I believe in Jesus Christ and in the power of the gospel, begun in Bethlehem. Susan Wilkinson, Susan Brinks, Amy Voida, Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. I believe in the One whose spirit gloried a small village, Charlotte Corbridge, Julie Griffitts, Lisa Birnbaum, HYMN O Come, O Come Emmanuel of whose coming shepherds saw the sign, and for whom there was no room at the inn. Steve Voida, Kim Kanas, Melody Fuller O come, O come Emmanuel, Christ came down to earth from heaven, love incarnate for us all, I believe in the One whose life changed the course of history, and ransom captive Israel and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; over whom the rulers of the earth had no power, WELCOME AND BIDDING PRAYER Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman That mourns in lonely exile here, with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy. and who was not understood by the proud. BENEDICTION until the Child of God appear. CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful And our eyes at last shall see him through his own redeeming love; I believe in the One through whom the oppressed, the discouraged, Rejoice! Rejoice! POSTLUDE Joy To the World D. Cherwien Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. For that child who seemed so helpless lives and reigns in heaven above; the aicted, the sick, the blind, and the injured found welcome. And he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. I believe in the One who—with love—changed the hearts of the proud O come, desire of Nations, bind and with His life showed that it is better to serve than to be served, all peoples in one heart and mind; A CHRISTMAS WORD Chris Braudaway-Bauman and that the greatest joy is in giving your life for others. Make envy, strife, and quarrels cease; I believe in peace, which is not the absence of war, Christmas Lullaby J. Rutter ll the whole world with heaven’s peace. ANTHEM but justice among all people and nations and love among all. Members of the Chancel Choir Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. I believe in reconciliation, forgiveness, and the transforming power of the gospel. Clear in the darkness, a light shines in Bethlehem I believe that Christmas is strength and power, and that this world can change, Angels are singing, their sound lls the air THE SECOND LESSON Luke 1:26-33, 38 Linda Kowatch if with humility and faith, we kneel before the manger. Wise men have journeyed to greet their Messiah The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bear a child. I believe that I must be the rst one to do so. But only a mother and baby lie there ANTHEM The Virgin’s Slumber Song M. Rege Jill von Trebra, 1st soprano, Sarah Beatty, 2nd soprano, Refrain Ave Maria, Ave Maria OUR GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Janet Menson-Reynolds, alto, Jim Winfield piano Hear the soft lullaby the angel hosts sing Ave Maria, ave Maria DUET Dona Nobis Pacem Arr. Yo-yo Ma Madonna and Child: Carlo Dolci, 1642, Botticelli 1485, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, 1720-1725, Maiden and mother of Jesus our King Cellos: Rebecca Flintoft, Amy Voida Frank Wesley, JESUS MAFA: Cameroon, Africa, 1973, Harmonia Rosales. With gratitude to Mark Meyer for assistance in selecting art. Where are his courtiers and who are his people? Why does he bear neither sceptre nor crown? PROCLAMATION John 1:1-5 9, 14 Rev. Pedro Silva THE THIRD LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Deborah Voss Shepherds his courtiers, the poor for his people John gives witness to the mystery of the incarnation. SILENCE The birth of the babe in Bethlehem With peace as his sceptre and love for his crown. Refrain CAROLS Hark the Herald Angels Sing DUET Wexford Carol arr. Yo-yo Ma Rebecca Flintoft, Kajsa Teitelbaum What though your treasures are not gold or incense? Lay them before him with hearts full of love Praise to the Christ child, and praise to his mother THE FOURTH LESSON Luke 2: 8-14 Ginger Johnson Who bore us a Savior by grace from above An angel tells the shepherds of the birth. Refrain THE SIXTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-5, 9-11 Karen Cumbo The magi are led by a star to Jesus. ANTHEM Casabel S. T. Nelson Melody Fuller, Susan Wilkinson, Susan Brinks, Amy Voida, Kim Kanas, Charlotte Corbridge, Lisa Birnbaum, Julie Griffitts, Steve Voida THE FIFTH LESSON Luke 2:15-20 Charley Rastle The shepherds go to the manger. CAROL Silent Night, Holy Night Joy to the World ORDER OF WORSHIP Angels We Have Heard on High Once in Royal David’s City LESSONS AND CAROLS CAROL CAROL A CHRISTMAS STATEMENT OF FAITH FROM LATIN AMERICA Julia Wirth, Song Leader Nora Hess, LillieThomasett, Connor Wilkerson, PRELUDE Once in Royal David’s City J. Phillips THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Calvin Hardy Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed, Members of Congregational Bells The Messiah’s birth is foretold by the prophet Isaiah. where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed: I believe in Jesus Christ and in the power of the gospel, begun in Bethlehem. Susan Wilkinson, Susan Brinks, Amy Voida, Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child. I believe in the One whose spirit gloried a small village, Charlotte Corbridge, Julie Griffitts, Lisa Birnbaum, HYMN O Come, O Come Emmanuel of whose coming shepherds saw the sign, and for whom there was no room at the inn. Steve Voida, Kim Kanas, Melody Fuller O come, O come Emmanuel, Christ came down to earth from heaven, love incarnate for us all, I believe in the One whose life changed the course of history, and ransom captive Israel and his shelter was a stable, and his cradle was a stall; over whom the rulers of the earth had no power, WELCOME AND BIDDING PRAYER Rev. Christina Braudaway-Bauman That mourns in lonely exile here, with the poor, the scorned, the lowly, lived on earth our Savior holy. and who was not understood by the proud. BENEDICTION until the Child of God appear. CAROL O Come, All Ye Faithful And our eyes at last shall see him through his own redeeming love; I believe in the One through whom the oppressed, the discouraged, Rejoice! Rejoice! POSTLUDE Joy To the World D. Cherwien Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. For that child who seemed so helpless lives and reigns in heaven above; the aicted, the sick, the blind, and the injured found welcome. And he leads his children on to the place where he is gone. I believe in the One who—with love—changed the hearts of the proud O come, desire of Nations, bind and with His life showed that it is better to serve than to be served, all peoples in one heart and mind; A CHRISTMAS WORD Chris Braudaway-Bauman and that the greatest joy is in giving your life for others. Make envy, strife, and quarrels cease; I believe in peace, which is not the absence of war, Christmas Lullaby J. Rutter ll the whole world with heaven’s peace. ANTHEM but justice among all people and nations and love among all. Members of the Chancel Choir Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel. I believe in reconciliation, forgiveness, and the transforming power of the gospel. Clear in the darkness, a light shines in Bethlehem I believe that Christmas is strength and power, and that this world can change, Angels are singing, their sound lls the air THE SECOND LESSON Luke 1:26-33, 38 Linda Kowatch if with humility and faith, we kneel before the manger. Wise men have journeyed to greet their Messiah The angel Gabriel tells Mary she will bear a child. I believe that I must be the rst one to do so. But only a mother and baby lie there ANTHEM The Virgin’s Slumber Song M. Rege Jill von Trebra, 1st soprano, Sarah Beatty, 2nd soprano, Refrain Ave Maria, Ave Maria OUR GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Janet Menson-Reynolds, alto, Jim Winfield piano Hear the soft lullaby the angel hosts sing Ave Maria, ave Maria DUET Dona Nobis Pacem Arr. Yo-yo Ma Madonna and Child: Carlo Dolci, 1642, Botticelli 1485, Giuseppe Maria Crespi, 1720-1725, Maiden and mother of Jesus our King Cellos: Rebecca Flintoft, Amy Voida Frank Wesley, JESUS MAFA: Cameroon, Africa, 1973, Harmonia Rosales.