Welcome to Worship

Thank you for joining us for this celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! Whether you are a first-time guest or long-time member we welcome you to this community of faith on this holy night. We are a congregation that is committed to connecting people with God, serving our neighbors, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. Through mission partners who offer hope and healing both locally and around the world, we are committed to being the hands and feet of Christ. Through small groups and care ministries, we are committed to helping children, youth, and adults grow in their walk with Christ as they are supported and encouraged by loving friends. If you would like to hear more about Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, please visit our website at: www. hydeparkchurch.org, call the church office at 513-871-1345, or contact our senior pastors, Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns and Rev. Doug Johns at: [email protected] or [email protected].

Please honor us with your presence tonight by: • Enjoying a beverage in our Welcome Center. • If you have special needs, please ask an usher to provide you with assistive listening devices integrated with the sanctuary sound system or a large print hymnal and order of worship. • If your family needs child care, our nursery services are provided in the following locations: Infants (Room 120), 1 year olds (Room 119), and 2 year olds (Room 118). These rooms are on the first floor (same floor as the sanctuary) in the northwest wing of the building. If you need further assistance our ushers, greeters, and staff are happy to help you and your family.

Connect with us in the future: Live worship is available online each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Recordings of the sermons are updated weekly on our website (www.hydeparkchurch.org/media/), both in video and audio format. The 9:30 a.m. service from the previous week can be heard each Sunday on WCVX (1160 AM) at 1:00 p.m.

2 Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Sharing the love of Jesus to transform lives, Cincinnati and the world.

Entrance Enter to hear the Good News of God’s love and to experience God’s hope and peace.

WELCOME Sign and pass the friendship/attendance pad located in the pew rack. *Please stand as you are able. Join together in reading/singing the bold type. UMH - United Methodist Hymnal

PRELUDE: “Petite Noel” Carl Simone Brenda Portman, Resident Organist

*Call to Worship (Please stand if able) Leslie Gimbert Let us dance with delight in the Lord, and let our hearts be filled with rejoicing. For eternal salvation has appeared on the earth. Alleluia!

*CAROL: (Standing) “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234 (verses 1 & 3) 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; Refrain: 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; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Refrain

*Lighting the Christ Candle (Standing) The Ronningen Family The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Jesus Christ is the light of the world! Arise, shine, for your light has come! Jesus Christ is the light of the world! We remember the night when a star broke through the darkness of the Bethlehem sky. Jesus Christ is the light of the world! We light the Christ-candle, celebrating the good news: Jesus Christ is the light of the world! 3 *RESPONSE: (Standing) “O Come, All Ye Faithful” UMH #234 (verse 6) 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. Please be seated

Proclamation & Response

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 Brady Jenkins The prophet Isaiah tells of the coming of the Messiah.

Carol: “It came Upon the Midnight Clear” UMH #218 (verses 1 & 4) It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, from heaven’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.

For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.

Old Testament Lesson: Micah 5:2-5a Cole Reed God promises a ruler from Bethlehem, the One of Peace.

Carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” UMH #230 (verses 1 & 2) O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the king, and peace to all on earth! 4 Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:1-7 Caroline Gneuhs The birth of Jesus.

ANTHEM: “Away in a Manger” The Joy Singers, directed by Elizabeth Hickerson

Gospel Lesson: Luke 2:8-20 Edmund Gimbert The angels proclaim the birth of Jesus; the shepherds visit the Christ-Child

ANTHEM: “Song of Peace” Mary Donnelly The Joy Singers & Sunshine Singers

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER Kate Hurst 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 our 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 forever. Amen.

MEDITATION Rev. Doug Johns

OFFERTORY: “Keeping Christmas” Natalie Sleeth The Sunshine Singers, directed by Dana Calhoun

Prayer of dedication Milo Hickerson

Sending Forth

Sharing the Light During the singing of the carol, we light our candles. The light from the Christ- Candle will be shared by acolytes who will come to those seated at the end of the pews. In turn, pass the light to the person next to you. The lighted candle remains upright; the unlit candle is tipped to the lighted candle.

5 CAROL: “Silent Night, Holy Night” UMH #239 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!

Christmas prayer

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: from “Variations on a Noel” Marcel Dupré

Acolytes Sam Gneuhs Gio Minghetti David Yeung Marco Siegel Caleb McOwen Travis Jenkins

6 Global Outreach

Merry Christmas! As the Christmas season approaches and begins to ascend into full swing merriment, we would like to invite you to partner with us, in the spirit of giving, to support the Global Outreach ministries that we have here at our church. We have a strong history of faithfully providing for our global partners in meeting the various needs that they have. We invite you to prayerfully seek in giving an extraordinary gift this Christmas season to the Global Outreach Ministry Partners at Hyde Park Community UMC. In giving to our Christmas offering for Global Ministry Partners, you will be supporting: • The Samara United Methodist Church and the Volga District of Eurasia Central Conference, Russia. • The United Methodist Churches in Chemnitz, Freiberg, Plauen, and Augustusburg, Germany. • Faith Academy, Haiti. • The Henrys in Asia Minor. • The Henderson Settlement and Red Bird Mission, Kentucky.

Our specific goal for providing for the needs of all of our Global Ministry Partners is $60,000. With your generous support we will provide leadership training, education for those in poverty, supplies and staffing resources for health needs, as well as training and care for those who need support. You can make your donation to the Global Ministry Partners by writing your check to Hyde Park Community UMC. Please use the enclosed envelope or mark your check Christmas Global Offering. Bring it with you to church or mail it to the church office. To provide the most assistance to our partners, we will use your gift where it can do the most good by combining it with the gifts of others to fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Your faithfulness in giving above and beyond this Christmas season may save the life of a person in Africa from malaria, enhance the lives of children in Haiti, provide a Christ- centered place of worship amidst predominantly atheistic surroundings in Russia and Germany, or help to maintain the health and wellness of Americans who have followed God into full-time missions in Asia Minor. Keep Christ at the center of your Christmas and into the New Year. Join us and be a part of making a difference. In Christ, Rev. Doug Johns, Co-Senior Pastor Sarah Putman, Community Ministry & Global Outreach Ministry Assistant 7 2015 Poinsettias Given by In Loving Memory of Yvonne & David Adams Our parents Yvonne & David Adams Our brothers Tom & Susan Anthony Ken & Mildred Shelly Bettye Beaumont Dr. & Mrs. William E. Beaumont and Mr. & Mrs. A.F. Painter, Sr. Suzanne & John Bossert Susan Bossert Suzanne & John Bossert Allison Dunderdale Barbara Borgmann My father - Earl A. Borgmann Sheila J. Brown Herbert & Carmilla Brown Lisa Koch Bryant & Rose Mary & George Koch and Rebecca Lysle Bryant Eva Ellen Simmons Robert Buechner Don & Barbara Buechner Ann Burrows Larry Burrows Carolyn & David Clodfelter Jonathan Edward Clodfelter Rod & Sue Cober Departed Loved Ones David, Jill, Joshua & Rachael Colaw John Compston David, Jill, Joshua & Rachael Colaw Jane Colaw Earl & Susan Crossland Our parents, George Crossland and Ruth & Jack Strudt The Dauterman Family James Dauterman (father & grandfather) The Dauterman Family Gordon & Alberta Gillette (parents & grandparent) The Dauterman Family Julius & Florence Reif Mrs. William A. Davis William A. Davis, Jr. Mrs. William A. Davis Thomas Gary Davis Cathy & Bob Duerler Robert, Edith & Carol Duerler Cathy & Bob Duerler Grandma & Grandpa Harris Helen Durham A.B., Maudie & Darold Moorefield - dad,mom,brother Helen Durham Emma Olson - aunt The Ernst Family Judy Ernst The Ernst Family Suzanne Ernst Soder The Richard T. Findlay Family Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Stack The Richard T. Findlay Family Mr. & Mrs. John S. Findlay Shirley & Gordon Garn Our parents Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Philip Gleason Swartz (father) Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Jean Shirley Hamlin (mother) Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Cyrus William Hamlin (father) Michael Hirsch Larry Burrows, Bob Pearce, Bill Woodruff Stephen & Christy Holmes Harold & Joyce Holmes 8 Given by In Loving Memory of (cont.) Larry & Nanci LaGue Mary K. & Ben D. Mallin, Jr. Larry & Nanci LaGue Ed & Lilly LaGue Larry & Nanci LaGue Cecil & Ben D. Mallin, Sr. Larry & Nanci LaGue John & Myrtle Kuntz Larry & Nanci LaGue Jeannette A. Mallin Larry & Nanci LaGue Ann Mallin Boneau Larry & Nanci LaGue Lt. Col. Robert LaGue Chuck & Peggy Landes Robert & Joanne Hamman Chuck & Peggy Landes George Landes Rick Magurno Al & Edith Magurno Lexi, Ali, & A.J. Mauller Our Gammy, Nancy Sanker Laura & Matt Mauller Our Mom, Nancy Sanker Jordan, Michael, & Susie Matts Betty, Myron & Ronnie Matts Jordan, Michael, & Susie Matts Winifred Jane Looden David & Barbara McDonald Cheryl Duncan Tom & Nancy McOwen Jim Peebles David & Martha Millett Our Parents Joyce & Michael Miyasato John Dunathan, Joyce’s father Joyce & Michael Miyasato Fred & Helen Miyasato, Michael’s parents John Morari Doris Morari Mary Pearce Rev. Bob Pearce Mary Pearce Rosemary & Vernon Petry Roberta, Jamie & Tricia Peebles Jim Peebles & Loved Ones Rebecca Gusweiler Poast D. Michael Poast Rebecca Gusweiler Poast Fred, Becky, CloeAnn & Ricky Gusweiler Rebecca Gusweiler Poast Johnny & Rachel Poast Courtney & Andrew Prevost Our Grandparents Gretchen C. Rhinehimer My beloved mother, Jean Crabill John & Meredith Roos Eric Roos Jennifer Russell & family Jim Russell Mary Jane Schmuelling Carl Schmuelling Jo & Hal Seilacher Our parents Bev & Jim Tharp Mom & Dad, Anna & Walkie Tharp Ed & Mary Kay Tracy Edward & Margaret Laake Ed & Mary Kay Tracy Edward & Jean Tracy The Turan Family Ceru, Turan, Taylor & Koss grandparents Marcie & Michael Vilardo Jane Colaw Marcie & Michael Vilardo Sylvia Vilardo Sylvio Vilardo Sylvia Vilardo Sylvio Vilardo Dante Vilardo Dave & Diane Weaver Our Mothers - Juanita Swarts & Marcella Mahoney Priscilla Walford Rev. Samuel & Anita Araya 9 Given by In Loving Memory of (cont.) Priscilla Walford Sammy Araya Warren & Karen Webster Willard & Pauline Webster Warren & Karen Webster William & Carrie Parker The Zimmerman Family Carl Ed & Gloria Gilliam (Ben, Deneen, Trey & Bray) Given by In Honor of Janet Bell McLelland Family - Rob, Robin, Ryan, Reagan Robert Buechner Julie, Justin, Leslie, Rob, Brad & Winston David, Jill, Joshua & Rachael Colaw Mary Compston David, Jill, Joshua & Rachael Colaw Emerson Colaw The Ernst Family Marietta Garber The Ernst Family Clell & Shirley Catron The Ernst Family Dick & Sarah Ernst The Ernst Family Betty & Steele Mattingly Ashley Flood Piper Flood Ashley Flood Kim & Robert Arrington Ashley Flood Connie Reed Neal & Dee Dee Hamlin Virginia A. Swartz (mother) Michael Hirsch Norman & Carolyn Whittaker Cathy & Doug Johns Ashley & Michael Rosa Cathy & Doug Johns Blake & Jessica Johns Elizabeth Kuck My parents, Margaret & Dick Kuck Victoria, Charlotte, Benjamin Kuhlman Steele & Betty Mattingly Victoria, Charlotte, Benjamin Kuhlman Elisabeth Kuhlman Larry & Nanci LaGue HPCUMC Staff Larry & Nanci LaGue HPCUMC Volunteers Chuck & Peggy Landes Juanita Landes David & Barbara McDonald Children & Grandchildren Tom & Nancy McOwen Our church staff & the Johns’ leadership Joyce & Michael Miyasato Doris Dunathan, Joyce’s mother The HPCUMC Office Staff Our faithful volunteers Rebecca Gusweiler Poast Johnny, Michael & Heather Poast Rebecca Gusweiler Poast Kristen, Griffen & Olivia Poast Rebecca Gusweiler Poast Cathy & Doug Johns Karen & Jeff Ronningen Support of many friends during Alex’s hospital stay. Karen & Jeff Ronningen Our children - Madeline and Alex Bev & Jim Tharp Our grandchildren - Ryleigh, Kinley, Logan, Bryce, Adalyn Marcie & Michael Vilardo Our grandchildren Priscilla Walford The Motch - Araya Families Priscilla Walford Ingrid Araya 10 CONTACT OUR CHURCH Staff Office: (513) 871-1345 Website: hydeparkchurch.org Worship Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns, [email protected], (513) 979-8182 Rev. Doug Johns, [email protected], (513) 979-8195 Lindsay Garrison, [email protected], (513) 979-8199 Music Neal Hamlin, [email protected], (513) 979-8187 Brenda Portman, [email protected], (513) 979-8172 Chris Schaljo, [email protected], (513) 979-8160 Community & Global Outreach and Nast Community UMC Sarah Putman, [email protected], (513) 979-8162 Discipleship Ministry Rev. Dave Weaver, [email protected], (513) 979-8184 Preschool Julie Vail, [email protected], (513) 979-8191 Gina Siegel, [email protected], (513) 979-8191 Children’s Ministry Sara O’Connor, [email protected], (513) 979-8181 Matt Bollman, [email protected], (513) 979-8193 Student Ministry Ken Miller, [email protected], (513) 979-8179 Senior Ministry/Parish Visitor Marietta Garber, [email protected], (513) 979-8196 Hospitality & Connecting Ministries David Jennings, [email protected], (513) 979-8192 Communication Kyle Tieman, [email protected], (513) 979-8180 Lisa Foley, [email protected], (513) 979-8174 Administration Sue Camp, [email protected], (513) 979-8198 Anna Lawson, [email protected], (513) 979-8189 Sally Dee, [email protected], (513) 979-8183

11 NEXT SUNDAY, 12/27

Hyde Park Community: Pastor Dave’s sermon, “Finding Jesus” is based on Luke 2:41-52. Join us next Sunday as we continue to celebrate the birth of Christ Jesus. Invite a friend, relative, acquaintance, or neighbor to join you!

JOIN US FOR WORSHIP IN 2016

JANUARY SERMON SERIES BEGINS JANUARY 3: Resolutions. Join us in the new year for a series that challenges you to live 2016 in a new way: joyfully, expectantly, positively, and lovingly. We hope to see you.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Join us for a celebration of God’s Word through inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and congregational hymns. Our 88-rank Casavant pipe organ accompanies our adult choirs each week. Our children and hand bell choirs also enhance our Sunday morning worship.

COMING ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 24: WORSHIP @ 11: You are invited to this new multi-media service with inspirational preaching from the Bible, prayers, and a special time for children. “The Gift,” a newly-formed group of instrumentalists and vocalists, will offer a variety of styles of music including contemporary Christian music, jazz and gospel.

Hyde Park Community Over-the-Rhine Community 1345 Grace Avenue 1310 Race St. Cincinnati, OH 45208 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-871-1345 513-871-1345 www.hydeparkchurch.org www.otrcc.org