Trinity United Church of Christ An Open and Affirming Congregation 30 West North Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268 WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Telephone: 717-762-7191 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Druckenmiller E-mail: [email protected] Organist: Carol Ann Day Website: www.tuccwboro.com Media Team: Karen Adams, Mark Hollen Children’s Sermon: Kristen Adams December 24, 2020 10:45 AM Music Team: Brittany Adams, Karen Adams, Kristen Adams, Fara Biesecker, Bruce Druckenmiller, PRELUDE “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Music by Mary McDonald “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Copyright ©2014 & 2019 Lorenz Publishing Co. Jay Brown Used by Permission One License #735873-A CALL TO WORSHIP LEADER: Emmanuel: God, you are with us. PEOPLE: We have heard the promise of the prophets; LEADER: We have caught the notes of an angel’s song; PEOPLE: We have seen a star in the heavens, and we have believed. LEADER: Tonight we have come to be with you because you have come to be with us. Mission Statement of Trinity United Church of Christ PEOPLE: We seek an innocent, helpless baby in a crude manger; Because of our love of God who first loved us, we empower disciples to let their lights shine LEADER: We seek a Messiah who will reign with justice; through love of neighbor, love of children, and love of creation. PEOPLE: And you, who are the weakest and the strongest, the most humble and the most mighty, have found us. LEADER: Now we may find ourselves. PEOPLE: Now we may love each other, now we may truly worship you, ALL: Crying aloud with the heavenly host: “Glory to God in the highest! Peace on earth and goodwill among all people.” Amen OPENING HYMN “O Come All Ye Faithful” NCH #135, vs. 1, 3 Public Domain 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; 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, Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God, in the highest. CCS Performance License #12548 O Come let us adore him…. CCLI Streaming License #20467260 1 8 CLOSING HYMN “Joy to the World” vs. 1, 3 ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Public Domain LEADER 1: We gather to celebrate the birth of the one who is the light of the world. Joy to the world! The Lord is come: let earth re- LEADER 2: We are here to worship God and his Son Jesus Christ, born this night in ceive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, Bethlehem of Judea. And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature LEADER 1: We light the candle of hope to remind us again of the promises made by all the sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. prophets that God would raise up a saviour for his people Israel and through Him He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the bless all the nations. nations prove The glories of His righteousness, LEADER 2: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice. Our Lord has come. And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. — light the first candle— POSTLUDE “Joy to the World!” Music by Mary McDonald LEADER 1: We light the candle of peace to remind us that the Prince of Peace comes to Copyright ©2016 Lorenz Publishing Co. enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Used by Permission One License #735873-A LEADER 2: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice. Our Lord has come. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — light the second candle— The Christmas Poinsettias are given in.. LEADER 1: We light the candle of joy to remind us that the Lord has made known his salvation and that grace is poured out upon us. LEADER 2: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice. Our Lord has come. Honor of our sisters and brother, our son Michael and Carol, Evan and Chad, our daughter Norma Sarakon, Mr. & Mrs. John Gehr, Doris Shank, Nesta Sarakon, — light the third candle— Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sarakon, Blanche Umbrell by Elsie & Don Sarakon Honor of Eric Godshall and Frederick Godshall by Janet Godshall LEADER 1: We light the candle of love to remind us that God so loved the world that he sent Memory of Robert & Margaret Stefanko (her mom & dad) by Carol Ann Day his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him might have eternal life. LEADER 2: Let the heavens and the earth rejoice. Our Lord has come. Memory of our parents and grandparents by Engman Family Memory of Don Stottlemyer and our parents by Dorothy Stottlemyer — light the fourth candle— Memory of The Long Family and Crouses by Russell & Marieann Long Memory of Uncle Harvey W. Gehr by Walter & Catherine Gembe LEADER 1: We light the Christ candle to celebrate and rejoice that the light of the world is born this night… Memory of Raymond & Josephine Druckenmiller by Pastor Bruce & Narda Memory of Arthur McArthur by Tomoko Iida & Family — light the Christ candle— Memory of Arthur McArthur by Jean, Linda, Judy & Matt Memory of Leola, Nevin, Robert and Vince Bitner by Hal Bitner LEADER 1: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness—on them a light has shined. You, O Lord, have multiplied Memory of our parents by John & Sandy Simek the nation. You have increased its joy. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son Memory of Don McCleaf by Alice, AnneMarie & Alan is given. And the government shall be upon his shoulder. He is called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Please call the church office to let us know if you will be picking up your Poinsettia or if you LEADER 2: Glory be to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to all people of good would like it delivered. will. Alleluia! 7 2 PRAYER OF INVOCATION LEADER: I confess my ever-lasting need of God: Almighty God—you have made this night holy by the gift of your Son, born of the Spirit and of PEOPLE: The need of forgiveness for selfishness and greed, the need of new life for empty Mary. Let his light shine within our hearts even more brightly than it shines from the candles in souls, the need of love for hearts grown cold. this place. Help us to hear your word and to celebrate your everlasting love through Christ Jesus LEADER: I believe in God who gives us the best of himself. our Lord. Amen. PEOPLE: I believe in Jesus, the son of the living God, born in Bethlehem this night, for me and for the world I believe that in and through Him comes God’s gift of forgiveness ANTHEM “Good Christian Friends” Handbell Choir and new life, both here and in the world to come. arr. Albert Zabel Copyright ©2008 Agape (a Div. of Hope Publishing Co.) Carol Stream, IL 60188 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Used by Permission CCLI #200892 WORDS OF INSTITUTION HEARING THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS BLESSING OF THE ELEMENTS CHILDREN’S MESSAGE DEPARTING PRAYER (The Canticle of Simeon) SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38 PEOPLE: Lord, let your servants now depart in peace, according to your word; for our eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” vs. 1-2 peoples, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory of your people Israel. Public Domain CHRISTMAS CANDLE LIGHTING O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by: HYMN “Silent Night” w/Handbells yet in thy dark street shineth the everlasting light; Public Domain the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. Silent Night! Holy Night! All is calm, all is bright For Christ is born of Mary; and, gathered all above, round yon virgin mother and child. while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. Holy infant so tender and mild, O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace! and praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth. Silent night! Holy night! SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:1-7 Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, ANTHEM “On Christmas Night” Music Paul Manz heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, trans. David M. Cherwien Christ, the Saviour, is born! Copyright ©2019 Birnamwood Publications A division of Morningstar Music Publishers, Inc. Used by Permission CCLI #200892 Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, love’s pure light SCRIPTURE: Luke 2:8-14 radiant beams from they holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. 3 6 HYMN “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” vs. 1-2 HYMN “While Shepherds Watched Their Flock by Night” E&R#106, vs. 1-4 Public Domain Public Domain It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All ‘Peace on the earth, good will to all, from heaven’s all gracious king!” seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. And glory shone around, And glory shone around.