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December 15, 2019 9:30 A.M.
To make Christ known through reconciliation while communicating respect and love to all people.
WAll those who are able, please stand.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
PRAYER OF PREPARATION Holy God, our hope and strength, by the power of your Spirit prepare the way in our hearts for the coming of your Word, so that we may see the glorious signs of your promise fulfilled; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
WELCOME & NEWS OF THE CHURCH Pastor Craig
MINUTE FOR MINISTRY Wes Moulton
Festival of Keys Concert December 20
POURING OF THE WATER L: Jesus is the Living Water. P: Praise be to God.
PRELUDE Sheep May Safely Graze/Adeste Fidelis Bach/Wade arr. McKechnie Jamie Reed: piano, Wes Moulton: organ
INTROIT God with Us, Emmanuel arr. Joel Raney
Maker of the stars of night, of the sun by day, rise in us and bring your light; burn our shadows away. In the darkness where we dwell, we wait the light of God, Emmanuel.
RESPONSIVE LITANY Ernest & Verla
Bakker
Leader: During Advent we wait for the coming Savior who is our Prince of Peace.
People: The Lord gives strength to his people, and blesses them with peace.
Leader: In the midst of conflict, we look to the One who brings harmony. People: The Lord gives strength to his people, and blesses
them with peace. Leader: In the midst of confusion, we look to the One who brings clarity.
People: The Lord gives strength to his people, and blesses them with peace.
Leader: In the midst of division, we look to the One who brings unity. People: The Lord gives strength to his people, and blesses
them with peace. Leader: In the midst of separation, we look to the One who restores the
broken. All: The Lord gives strength to his people, and blesses
them with peace.
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE
CHOIR AND
CONGREGATION SING
ADVENT PRAYER
PASSING OF THE PEACE
WHYMN Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates 93
Created and Arranged by Ronn Huff
“JOY PRELUDE/PROCESSIONAL”
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, Christ, the Lord.
ANTIPHONAL“CHRISTMAS HYMN” Trio: Katie Sayre, Marie Valade, Wes Moulton
“RECITATIVE” Bill Streng
“EMMANUEL”
“GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO”
“GOD REST YE MERRY, GENTLEMEN”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER Barb Streng
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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.
“O MAGNIFY THE LORD” Solos: Carmen Nylund, Jeff McCune
OFFERTORY
“FAIREST LORD JESUS” Duet: Pam Coggins, Mary Ann McElhose
WDOXOLOGY 606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
WPRAYER OF DEDICATION
“LET ALL MORTAL FLESH KEEP SILENCE”
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
MEANING OF THE SACRAMENT
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
BREAKING THE BREAD AND POURING THE CUP Worshipers are invited to come forward to receive the bread and cup. Take a piece of bread and dip it into the cup. Anyone wishing to remain seated and be served may so indicate to an usher.
“HOLY ARE THOU”
Holy. Holy art Thou. Holy art Thou, O Lord.
“NOCTURNE” Instrumental
“EMMANUEL REPRISE”
“NOW THE WORLD WITH JOY IS SINGING”
Now the world with joy is singing To recall that Day of Days. For we sing our well-loved carols, Echoing the angels’ praise. Sing your songs to God the Father. Give your love to Christ the Son. Praise them, with the Holy Spirit, For the wonder once begun.
CLOSING PRAYER Eloise Fredrickson
CHORAL AMEN
WCLOSING HYMN Joy to the World 134
WBENEDICTION Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With ev'ry breath I take, let this be my solemn vow, To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.
POSTLUDE Emmanuel
MUSICIANS
Oboe: Pam Coggins, Violin 1: Freya Creech, Violin 2: Jose’ Leonardi Moore, Viola: Joseph Pagan Cello: Robert Marshall
Advent Study - Home for Christmas: Monday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom 5.
Advent Taizé: Wednesday, December 18 at 5 p.m.
Advent Devotionals “God With Us:” They are available today at the Faith Formation Kiosk and Welcome Centers.
The Longest Night: Please join us on Friday, December 20 at 12:00 p.m. in the Spiritual Life Center for a beautiful Longest Night Service. This is a service of remembrance, healing and hope. A comforting lunch will follow.
Around the Table Celebration, 4 p.m. Christmas Eve: Join us for an informal worship service in the Fellowship Hall as we tell the Christmas story through word and song, and share a potluck meal together. Bring a favorite Christmas dish, appetizer, or dessert.
Invitation Christmas Postcards: Want to invite someone to one of our Christmas Eve services? They are at the Welcome Centers by the main entrances. Pick up as many as you need to invite your friends and neighbors to church on Christmas Eve.
Mission Quilts will meet tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please call Patti Bright at 520-305-3275 if you have any questions.
Congregational Care Table: Please visit our table in Fellowship Hall after worship. There will be The Longest Night information and the Grief Workshop information as well as sign-up sheets.
Please remember those currently or recently hospitalized:
Donna Frisch
Poinsettias given by: see insert
Coffee Fellowship April & George Boysen Information Center Jim & Shelley Bellotty Medical Team Marvin Clark
Guest Table Bob & Mary Lillie Welcome Center Carol Peeler, Roy Romstad La Posada Service of Worship Marti Long, Parker Long Freda Krauss
Blood Pressure Screening: Today in the Sweet Family Room after the worship service.
In Need of Cookies: Please consider donating cookies for our Sunday Fellowship. Thank you.
Music in the Valley: Friday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The concert will feature pianists Wes Moulton, Jan Brachel, Liz Spencer and Jamie Reed. From one piano to multiple pianos, with a touch of organ, we bring you a Holiday program, and then some, sure to “tickle” everyone’s fancy!
December 29th: Please gather up your loose change and toss it into the buckets during our noisy offering on Sunday, December 29 to help our mission programs. The recipient of this month is Hands of a Friend (domestic violence and sexual assault).
Women’s Ministries: Please stop by the Women’s Ministry table after worship today to purchase your ticket ($11) for our Christmas luncheon on December 18 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will be filling baskets for those in need and would appreciate cash donations to purchase items for the baskets.
From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation with Professor Luke Timothy Johnson. This class meets on Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Classroom 1. For more information, contact Grant Stitt at 396-3549.
A Grief Recovery Workshop Begins Monday, January 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for five weeks in the Sweet Family Room. Discover the stages of the grief process, find healthy ways to deal with the pain and loss and to begin the healing process. The Facilitator for the workshop is Lynne Szabo, M.A., M.F.C.C. Call the church office 520.625.5023 to reserve your spot.
Crossroads Mission in Nogales, Arizona, is in need of Hot Wheels and individually wrapped candy to put in the 400 Christmas stockings they hand out to children in the area. Also needed is money so our church can buy boneless hams for Crossroads Mission's Christmas dinner on December 21, 2019. Deliver to the church by December 18. There is a table set up in Fellowship Hall this Sunday if you would like to donate money for this great project.
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
THE LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE
Friday, December 20 at Noon in the Spiritual Life Center
A service of Remembrance, Healing and Hope by Congregational Care
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 p.m. - Around the Table Celebration Informal worship with potluck meal
and communion.
7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service Celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus.
2800 S. Camino del Sol
Green Valley, AZ 85622
Telephone: (520) 625-5023
Web: www.valleypresbyterian.net
Email: [email protected]
REV. DR. CRAIG LINDSEY,
REV. DIANE CHRISTOPHER,
CHRISTINE ERICKSON, RN,
JAMIE REED,
WES MOULTON,
REV. JOE HAWKINS,