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Prelude Fugato – Toccata on “Noel Nouvelet” Marcel DupreDennis Bergin, organ

Welcome Reverend Bill Myers, Pastor Emeritus

Scripture Reading Matthew 18:12What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?

Jesus Looked for Me! Rejoice with Me Vicki Hancock WrightSing! Jr.; Bells; Percussion

Congregational Carol Thou Dost Reign on High

Scripture Reading Isaiah 9: 1a & 2a, 6 & 7There will be no more gloom for those who were in distress … The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned … For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this!

A Son Has Been Given! For Unto Us a Child is Born from Handel’s “Messiah” Created by Timothy W. Sharp; Arr., James Michael Stevens & W. Daniel LandesSing! Jr.; Middle School/ High School Ensemble

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Scripture Reading Matthew 1: 18-20Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.”

O Night Divine! O Holy Night Adolphe AdamKyrstan Brantley, solo; Virginia McGuigan, piano

Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-5In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

He Descended to Us! O Little Town of BethlehemAdapted from “Prelude in C” by J. S. Bach; Arr. By K. H. GoodyearCarrie Smith, piano; Belle St. John, solo; Adult Ensemble: Linda Losch, Tonya Zanders, Shelly Hannaford, Bob Nagy, Brian Roby

Scripture Reading Luke 2:6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son.

Join Us Now in This Song of Praise! Mary, Mary Mary Donnelly & George L. OstridSing! Jr.; Middle School/High School Ensemble

Scripture Reading Luke 2:7She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Sleep On, Oh Infant Divine How Still He Rests Frank PoolerLaura Quinn, cello solo; Adult Ensemble: Kyrstan Brantley; Rachel DeGroot, Tonya Zanders, Shelly Hannaford, Rod Cunningham, Bob Nagy, Mike Piles, Brian Roby

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Scripture Reading Luke 2: 8-10And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Congregational Carol Angels We Have Heard on High

Scripture Reading Luke 2: 11-12“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you; you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Be Near Me, Lord Jesus! Away in a Manger arr. P F SimmsSing! Jr. & Middle School/High School Ensemble

Scripture Reading Luke 2:13-14Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men! Glory to God from Handel’s “Messiah” Adult Ensemble: Kyrstan Brantley, Rachel DeGroot, Patti Palmer, Wendy Myers, Bob Nagy, Rod Cunningham, Brian Roby, Mike Piles

Scripture Reading Luke 2:15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

Congregational Carol While by the Sheep We Watched at Night

Scripture Luke 2:16-18So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

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We Worship Him Now and Sing! This Child, This King David Ray Adult Ensemble: Linda Losch, Tonya Zanders, Patti Palmer, Wendy Myers, Bob Nagy, Rod Cunningham, Brian Roby, Mike Piles

Scripture Reading Luke 2:19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Congregational Carol Silent Night

Scripture Reading Luke 2:20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Through the Darkness, He Won’t Relent! Gloria – Our Savior Found Us Michael Farren, Travis Ryan, Krissy Nordhoff; Arr. & Orchestrated, Cliff DurenTonya Zanders, solo; Middle School/High School Ensemble;Adult Ensemble: Kyrstan Brantley, Linda Losch, Patti Palmer, Bob Nagy, Rod Cunningham, Brian Roby, Mike Piles

Message Reverend Bill Myers, Pastor Emeritus

Scripture Reading John 3:16-17For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

He Found Us! God So Loved the World Bob ChilcottKyrstan Brantley, solo; Adult Ensemble: Rachel DeGroot, Shelly Hannaford, Wendy Myers, Rod Cunningham, Brian Roby

Words to the FamilyReverend Bill Myers, Pastor Emeritus

Congregational Carol Joy to the World

Benediction Postlude Reprise: Joy to the World

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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Concert Staff & DirectorsVirginia McGuigan, Director of Worship & MusicWendy Myers, Worship & Music Administrative Assistant Sing! Jr. DirectorDennis Bergin, OrganCarrie Smith, Piano, HarpsichordSheila Dorsey, Worship & Music LibrarianRod Cunningham, Music Transcriber

Sing! Jr. Grace Amad, Ari Baker, Sophia Baek, Kaitlyn DeGroot, Lauren DeGroot, Sylvia DeGroot, Lawson Engel, Tyler Engel, Wim Engel, Matthew Fessler, Naomi Hall, Kaylene Perry, Eliza Reddick, Carson Reynolds, Lucas Vogan, Olivia West, Megan Wicks

Middle School/High School EnsembleCharis Baker, Michaela Baker, Warren Barnes, Meredith DeGroot, Caroline Engel, Tyler Engel, Maddy Paramore, Lydia Reddick, Preston Reddick, Lily Reynolds, Belle St. John, Julia Wicks

Adult EnsembleSoprano: Kyrstan Brantley, Rachel DeGroot, Linda Losch, Tonya ZandersAlto: Shelly Hannaford, Wendy Myers, Patti PalmerTenor: Rod Cunningham, Bob NagyBass: Mike Piles, Brian Roby

OrchestraViolin Prudence Barker Cello Laura Quinn Flute Charis BakerClarinet Holly Henske Trombone Will Barker Euphonium Tom Orear Bass Matt Brantley Timpani & Percussion Nathanael ZandersDrums Greg WagenerBells/Chimes Wynn Akin, Vickie Loveall

Narrator Rev. Bill Myers

Technical & AV CrewHunter Stout, Producer, Sound DesignerEmma Dyer, Sound TechnicianAriana Stout, LightingDennis Scanio, Graphic Designer, Video ProducerCarol Scanio, Video Technician

Support StaffJenni DeJong, Administrative AssistantAndy Iversen, Communications DirectorStephanie Reynolds, Administrative Assistant

Maintenance Set-Up StaffJack LaVergne, Director of MaintenanceKrystle Bowen, Maintenance Assistant

Twin Oaks Presbyterian ChurchPhone 636.861.1870 / Fax 636.861.1613 / Web www.twinoakschurch.org

Twin Oaks Christian School 636.861.1901 / Website ww.twinoaksschool.org

You and your family are welcome to join us for our

Christmas Eve Service December 24

5:30 PM

Have a blessed Christmas

Worshiping Jesus,Our Savior Who Found Us!