The prophet speaks in the voice of the Messiah: Good news, of great joy will be shared with the people. This shepherd-king is come to care for those considered “least.”
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Evening Hymn
Text: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” Public Domain
Tune: “Hyfrydol,” from Swing a New Song to the Lord, arr. Bill Carter
©2004, Presbybop Music, All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sings 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.
Hymn
“God’s Love Made Visible,” Iola Brubeck, Dave Brubeck
©1985, Shawnee Press, All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE,
License #A-728112. All rights reserved.
God’s love made visible! Incomprehensible!
He is invincible! His love shall reign!
From love so bountiful, blessings uncountable
Make death surmountable! His love shall reign!
Joyfully pray for peace and good will! All of our yearning he will fulfill.
Live in a loving way! Praise him for every day!
Open your hearts and pray! His love shall reign!
God gave his Son to us to dwell as one of us,
His blessing unto us! His love shall reign!
To him all honor bring, heaven and earth will sing,
Praising our Lord and King! His love shall reign!
Open all doors this day of his birth, all of good will inherit the earth.
His star will always be guiding humanity
Throughout eternity! His love shall reign!
Prelude
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne,” Mark Hayes
©2013, Lorenz Publishing Company
Used by Permission. CCLI License #CSPL068847
Handbell Introit
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
(Public Domain)
Children’s Message
“The King of Glory Comes,” Willard Jabusch
©1974, OCP Publications, All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE,
License #A-728112. All rights reserved.
Anthem:
"Greensleeves"
Arr. Bill Carter
Performed by the Presbybop Christmas Eve Band
Used by permission.
Prayer Response
“Comfort, Comfort Now My People”
(Public Domain)
Postlude
“People Look East,” Paul Taylor
©2008, Lorenz Publishing Company
Used by Permission. CCLI License #CSPL068847
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Pastor: Rev. Patricia Raube
Parish Associate: Rev. Jeff Kellam
Music Director: Chris Bartlette
Asst. Music Director: Colin DeLap
Pianist/Organist: Heather Ingraham
Handbell Director: Claire Bombard
Media Manager: Ryan DeLap
Contributing Musicians: Rev. Bill Carter & The Presbybop Christmas Eve Band
Advent Candle lit by the Mann family
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