Order of Service 2017 Tuesday 12 December, Sutton Service conducted by Rev Anne Doerr Thursday 14 December, Chelsea Service conducted by Rev Alistair McCulloch With thanks to: Our performers at Sutton Croydon High School Junior Choir Epsom Male Voice Choir Epsom and Ewell Brass Band Our performers at Chelsea Christ Church and St Luke’s Parish Junior Choir Fulham Brass Band Elfa Girls’ Choir A special thank you to Diane and Tim Lodge from Events Factor, for providing our mulled wine and mince pies for Celebrate a Life in Chelsea. Welcome and introduction Carol Once in Royal David’s City Rev Anne Doerr (Sutton) Rev Alistair McCulloch (Chelsea) Once in royal David’s city, Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby, Opening prayer In a manger for His bed: Loving God, we thank you for the Mary was that mother mild, message of peace that Christmas brings Jesus Christ her little Child. to our world. Give peace among the nations; peace in our land; peace in our He came down to earth from heaven, homes; and peace in our hearts, as we Who is God and Lord of all, remember the birth at Bethlehem of the And His shelter was a stable, Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord. And His cradle was a stall: Amen With the poor and meek and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy. For He is our childhood's pattern; Day by day, like us, He grew; He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles, like us, He knew; And He cares when we are sad, And He shares when we are glad. And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child so dear and gentle, Is our Lord in heaven above: And He leads His children on, To the place where He is gone. Reading Choir performance Carol Carol Luke 2 (1, 3-7) In Sutton, Silent Night sung by the In those days Caesar Augustus issued a O Little Town of Bethlehem Croydon High School Junior Choir, While Shepherds Watched decree that a census should be taken of directed by David Bentley. Their Flocks the entire Roman world. And everyone O little town of Bethlehem went to their own town to register. How still we see thee lie. In Chelsea, Away In A Manger sung by While shepherds watched their flocks So Joseph also went up from the town of Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the Christ Church and St Luke’s Parish by night, Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem The silent stars go by; Junior Choir with members of Elfa Girls’ All seated on the ground, the town of David, because he belonged Yet in thy dark streets shineth Choir, directed by Emily Calderwood. The angel of the Lord came down, to the house and line of David. He went The everlasting Light; And glory shone around. there to register with Mary, who was The hopes and fears of all the years pledged to be married to him and was Are met in thee tonight. “Fear not”, said he, for mighty dread expecting a child. While they were there Reading Had seized their troubled mind. the time came for the baby to be born, and O morning stars together “Glad tidings of great joy I bring Proclaim the holy birth. Luke 2, (8-16) To you and all mankind. she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She In that region there were shepherds living wrapped him in bands of cloth and placed And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth. in the fields, keeping watch over their “To you, in David’s town, this day him in a manger because there was no flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord room for them in the inn. For Christ is born of Mary Is born of David’s line And, gathered all above, stood before them, and the glory of the A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Lord shone around them, and they were And this shall be the sign. Their watch of wondering love. terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you The heavenly Babe you there shall find How silently, how silently good news of great joy for all the people: To human view displayed, The wondrous gift is given! to you is born this day in the city of David All meanly wrapped in swaddling bands, So God imparts to human hearts a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. And in a manger laid.” The blessings of His heaven. This will be a sign for you: you will find No ear may hear His coming; a child wrapped in bands of cloth and Thus spake the Seraph, and forthwith But in this world of sin, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there Appeared a heavenly throng Where meek souls will receive Him still, was with the angel a multitude of the Of Angels praising God who thus The dear Christ enters in. heavenly host, praising God and saying, Addressed their joyful song. O Holy Child of Bethlehem, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on “All glory be to God on high, Descend to us, we pray; earth peace among those whom he favours!’ And to the earth be peace; Cast out our sin and enter in; Good will henceforth from heaven to earth Be born in us today! When the angels had left them and gone Begin and never cease!” We hear the Christmas angels into heaven, the shepherds said to one The great glad tidings tell; another, ‘Let us go now to Bethlehem and O come to us, abide with us, see this thing that has taken place, which Our Lord Emmanuel! the Lord has made known to us.’ So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. The Christmas message Today and everyday we celebrate the lives of... Prayers Aggie George and The Giant Mary – ma in law Aidan Pledge, Friends, Family Michaela – daughter Alexandra and Supporters Mie Alison Gino Miss Easton Carol All Who Support Those Gisela – mum Monika With Cancer Gisela – wife Mrs Pat Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Allan – husband Gladys and Cyril – parents Mumma H Hark! The herald angels sing Alyssa Gramps Quinn Munro Notman Family "Glory to the newborn King! Andy Grandad Nanny Butt Peace on earth and mercy mild, Anita Grannie Shaw Naomi God and sinners reconciled." Ann Granville Nick Reynold’s Dad and Joyful, all ye nations rise, Arthur Gynaecological Cancer Grandad Join the triumph of the skies; Ba Fund Committee and Nina With the angelic host proclaim: Banham Supporters Oscar "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Belinda Harry, Milly and Calan’s PANDORA Jewellery Hark! The herald angels sing Beth Grandad UK Ltd. "Glory to the newborn King!" Bethany Hilly Pat Betty Ian Patricia Christ by highest heav'n adored, Bloomberg Ilkka and Terttu Pauline Christ the everlasting Lord! Brian Isobel Peggy Late in time behold Him come, Bro Janet Peter and David – husband Offspring of a Virgin's womb. Cam, Archie and Eliza’s Janie and son Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Grandma Jessica and Jacob Foxley’s Peter and Family Hail the incarnate Deity! Charles Nanny Piris Family Pleased as man with man to dwell, Chris Joan Frances Stowe Award Ralph Lauren Corporation Jesus, our Emmanuel. Colin JoJoan Rebecca Hark! The herald angels sing Dad Jonny Red Trouser Day "Glory to the newborn King!" David – husband Julie Ricky Di Karen, Kirsty and Stacey Roy Holmes – Nat King Cole Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Donald Katie and Fred fan club founder Hail the Son of Righteousness! Elaine Katie’s Lymphoedema Fund Sai Light and life to all He brings, Eliza Ken, Audrey and Lindsey Sajid Ris'n with healing in His wings; Family and Friends Kenny Scott, Melissa, Louis, Harry Mild He lays His glory by Family and friends of Tosia Laurie and Jessica Born that man no more may die, Family, friends and Le Cure Several friends Born to raise the sons of earth, supporters of Lewis Shelagh – mum Born to give them second birth. Steve Hewlett Louisa Silvio Hark! The herald angels sing Father and Son Day Lynn Super Nova Helen "Glory to the newborn King!" Fiance of Kirsten Sanders Maggie Sylvia and Ryan Douglas Margaret The 2 Jeans Fletcher Marilyn The Chelsea Pensioner George Martyn The Dombey Girls Blessing The Mason Family Jane Frances Anderson Shirley Barnaschone Elizabeth Berthoud Michael Booth Jackie Brooks The Queen’s Club Sheila Andrew Elaine Barnes Leonora Eileen Bevington – Phillip Borge Peggy Brooks Championships Brian William Andy Michael Alan Barnes mother Mary Boucher Tony Brooks The Tiernan Family Andrews Pheobe Barney Sadie Bicknell Glynis Bough Ernest Brotherston The Wakelin Family – John Andrews Susan Barone Douglas James Biggar Luisa Corrina Bowen Jim Brown Michelle, Annabelle, Terry Andrews Mr Kenneth Barrett Gordon George Biggar Rosemary Patricia Bower Rachel Brown Gracie and Rod Sue Anstis Andrea Barros Gordon William Biggar John Bowker Teresa Bruce The Wilgoss Family Davy Armstrong Marina Barros Geoffrey (Geoff) Biggs Janet Boxall Julie Bruzon Theresa Barney Arnold Michelle Barry Ann Billson Benny Boy Pauline Bryan Turner Hann Family Bryan Arnold Jo Bartlett Adam Bird Helen Boyd-Bell Roy Bryant Uncle Andy Mrs Joan Rosemary Arnold Reg and Jean Barton Ron Bird Agnes and Tom Boyle Peter and Barbara Father Underdown Lisa Arnold Liz Bashford Miles Birkett Harry Cloud Boyle Bryce-Curtis Grandpa Underdown Neil Ashley John Basley Keven Birmingham Kathleen Boyle Graham Buchanan Husband Underdown Luke Ashton Jill Basterfield Sharon Birnie Barbara Boys Shirley Buchanan Vaino and Annikki Michaela Aspinall Gordon Bates Peter and Edna Bishop John Boys Ray Buck Vicky Arthur George Atkins Tim Bates David Arthur Bisset Jeanne Bradley Tracey Buckley Vlassis Sir Alec Atkinson Kenneth Roy Batten Raymond James Bithell Joe Bradley Anne Bullimore Zehra Lady Atkinson Francis (Frank) Battle Josie Black Nora Bradley Rick Bullimore John (J-P) Atwill Carol Baverstock John Peter Blackburn Mr George Bradstock Julie Anne