December 24, 2017 - 3:00pm

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORDTHE HOLY EUCHARIST

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Welcome to St. George’s Episcopal Church

Welcome to worship. We pray that our time of worship will express praise and thanks to God for the gift of Christ, and help you live a more faithful, abundant life.

If you are a visitor, please know that we are delighted that you are here. We know that following the beautiful and ancient worship of the Episcopal Church is not always easy for those unfamiliar with the Anglican tradition. Please do not feel obligated to do anything but to enjoy the service reverently and expectantly.

At the time of The Holy Communion, all baptized Christians are welcome to receive the sacrament, regardless of age or denomination. Ushers will direct you to the altar rail, and you may return to your pew on an outside aisle. Gluten-free wafers are available from the intinction cup to the left of the lectern.

We invite newcomers to fi ll out a Connect card, found in the pew rack, and place it in the offering plate or hand it to a member of the clergy.

Nursery and childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Please follow the signs to the nursery.

We are grateful for your presence.

This year, St. George’s special Christmas offering will be divided between Amputee Blade Runners, a nonprofi t that provides free running legs and sports specifi c equipment to amputees, and The Branch of Nashville, an organization that helps struggling families and individuals of any ethnicity and culture to fi nd paths to self-suffi ciency though food support, education (ESL courses), and job assistance.

On the cover:All Saints’ Church

Margaret Street, London

Photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew O.P., 2008used under CC BY-NC-ND 20

The Holy Eucharist: Rite II–3:00pm The Rev. R. Leigh Spruill, Celebrant

Opening Voluntary:

Prelude on ‘The Holly and the Ivy’ H. SumsionThe Holy Boy J. IrelandThe Coventry Carol R. GoreAway in a Manger R. LloydPostlude on ‘Mendelssohn’ D. Willcocks

The Word of God

Christmas Prayer Book of Common Prayer (BCP) p. 213

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Processional Hymn #83 vs. 1–3, 6: O come, all ye faithful Adeste fi deles

Celebrant Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. BCP 355People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Praise: Angels we have heard on high (Hymn #96 vs. 1 and 3) Gloria

Angels we have heard on high, singing sweetly through the night, and the mountains in reply echoing their brave delight. Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and seehim whose birth the angels sing;come, adore on bended kneeChrist, the Lord, the newborn King.Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Let us pray.

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.

God from God, Light from Light eternal,lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;only begotten Son of the Father;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, glory in the highest;O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;Jesus, to thee be glory given;Word of the Father, now in fl esh appearing;O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

BCP 212

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confi dence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 9:2–7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fi re. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 96 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.2 Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.3 Declare his glory among the nations and his wonders among all peoples.4 For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he is more to be feared than all gods.5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but it is the Lord who made the heavens. 6 Oh, the majesty and magnifi cence of his presence! Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!7 Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; ascribe to the Lord honor and power.8 Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring offerings and come into his courts.9 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth tremble before him.

Epistle Titus 2:11–14

The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are selfcontrolled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Reader The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Hymn #78 vs. 1–3, 5: O little town of Bethlehem Forest Green

The Holy Gospel Luke 2:1-20 (KJV)All standing, a priest reads the Gospel, saying, The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was fi rst made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her fi rstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fi eld, keeping watch over their fl ock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall fi nd the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Homily The Rev. Clinton WilsonAll children are invited to come forward to the chancel steps.

The Nicene Creed (congregation stands) BCP 358

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,

O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary;and gathered all above,while mortals sleep, the angels keeptheir watch of wondering love.O morning stars, togetherproclaim the holy birth!and praises sing to God the King,and peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently,the wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsthe blessings of his heaven.No ear may hear his coming,but in this world of sin,where meek souls will receive him,still the dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,descend to us, we pray;cast out our sin and enter in,be born in us today.We hear the Christmas angelsthe great glad tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us,our Lord Emmanuel!

true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucifi ed under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorifi ed. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins, We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People, Form I11 BCP 387

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;That we all may be one.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;That your Name may be glorifi ed by all people.

We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.

We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;That there may be justice and peace on the earth.

Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;That our works may fi nd favor in your sight.

Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;That they may be delivered from their distress.

Give to the departed eternal rest;Let light perpetual shine upon them.

We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.Silence

Celebrant BCP 213

Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The PeaceCelebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The Holy Communion

The Offertory

Hodie Christus Natus Est J.P. Sweelinck

Personent Hodie from Piae Cantiones arr. G. Holst

At the Presentation:

Hymn #100: Joy to the world! the Lord is come (verse 1) Antioch

Joy to the world! the Lord is come:let earth receive her King;let every heart prepare him room,and heaven and nature sing.

On this day earth shall ringWith the song children singTo the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us; Him the Father gave us.Ideo Gloria in excelsis Deo!

His the doom, ours the mirth;When he came down to earthBethlehem saw his birth;Ox and ass beside him From the cold would hide him.Ideo Gloria in excelsis Deo!

God’s bright star, o’er his head,Wise Men three to him led;Knee they low by his bed,Lay their gifts before him,Praise him and adore him.Ideo Gloria in excelsis Deo!

On this day angels sing;With their song earth shall ring,Praising Christ, heaven’s King,Born on earth to save us;Peace and love he gave us.Ideo Gloria in excelsis Deo!

Hodie Christus natus est. Noe.Hodie, Salvator apparuit, Alleluia.Hodie in terra canunt angeli.Laetantur archangeli. Noe.Hodie exultant justi dicentes: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Alleluia, Noe.

Today Christ is born. Noel.Today the Savior appears.Today the angels sing on earth,And the Archangels rejoice. Noel.Today the just exult, saying:Glory to God in the highest. Alleluia, noel.

The Great Thanksgiving BCP 367The people remain standing.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Celebrant Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The Celebrant continuesIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the fl esh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and People

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, (Hymnal S128) Mathias heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The people may stand or kneel as the Celebrant continues

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made fl esh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore, according to his command, O Father,

Celebrant and People

We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

And we offer our sacrifi ce of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine.

We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifi ce, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctifi ed by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the fi rstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation.

By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

Celebrant and People

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the BreadA period of silence is kept as the Celebrant breaks the consecrated bread. Then is sung:

Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrifi ced for us; (Hymnal S152) Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Celebrant The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

All baptized Christians are invited to receive the sacrament, regardless of age or denomination. Please come forward to the altar rail, kneel, and place your hands in front of you one over the other. A priest will place a wafer in your hand. You may then either intinct (dip the wafer in the wine) or take the wine directly from the cup. Those who have not been baptized or who do not wish to receive are welcome to come to the communion rail for a blessing. You may indicate your desire for a blessing by simply crossing your arms over your chest. You may return to your pew on an outside aisle. Gluten-free wafers are available from the intinction cup to the left of the lectern. If it is not easy for you to walk to the altar rail, please inform an usher and we will bring the Eucharist to you.

Music during the Communion

In Dulci Jubilo M. Praetorius

In dulci jubilo, nun singet und seid froh! Unsers Herzens Wonne leit in praesepio, Und leuchtet als die Sonne, matris in gremio.Alpha es et O.

In sweet rejoicing, now sing and be glad!Our hearts’ joy lies in the manger,And it shines like the sun in the mother’s lap.You are the Alpha and Omega!

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming M. Praetorius/J. SandstromSoloists: Rebekah Alexander, Mareike Sattler, John Logan Wood, Joshua Lindsey

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming From tender stem hath sprung!Of Jesse’s lineage coming, As men of old have sung. It came a fl oweret bright, Amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night.

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day arr. Sir David Wilcocks

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day: I would my true love did so chanceTo see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance:Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love.

Then was I born of a virgin pure, Of her I took fl eshly substance;Thus was I knit to man’s nature, To call my true love to my dance:Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love.

In a manger laid and wrapp’d I was, So very poor, this was my chance, Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, To call my true love to my dance: Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love;

This have I done for my true love.

Hymn #101: Away in a manger, no crib for his bed Cradle Song

Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stayclose by me for ever, and love me I pray.Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,and fi t us for heaven to live with thee there.

Hymn #112: In the bleak midwinter Cranham

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;heaven and earth shall fl ee away when he comes to reign:in the bleak midwinter a stable place suffi cedthe Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there,cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;but his mother only, in her maiden bliss,worshiped the beloved with a kiss.

What can I give him, poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;if I were a wiseman, I would do my part;yet what I can I give him give my heart.

Hymn #91: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light Ermuntre dich

Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light,and usher in the morning;O shepherds, greet that glorious sight,our Lord a crib adorning.This child, this little helpless boy,shall be our confi dence and joy,the power of Satan breaking,our peace eternal making.

Hymn #115: What child is this, who laid to rest Greensleeves

What child is this, who, laid to rest,on Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,while shepherds watch are keeping?

RefrainThis, this is Christ the King,whom shepherds guard and angels sing;haste, haste to bring him laud,the babe, the son of Mary.

Why lies he in such mean estatewhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christan, fear: for sinners herethe silent Word is pleading.

So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,come, peasant, king, to own him;the King of kings salvation brings,let loving hearts enthrone him.

After Communion, the Celebrant says BCP 365 Let us pray.

Celebrant and People

Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, And grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Hymn #111: Silent night, holy night (kneeling) Stille Nacht

The Celebrant blesses the people.

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness. Amen.

May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fi ll you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.

May God, who in the Word made fl esh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor. Amen.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Hymn #87: Hark! the herald angels sing Mendelssohn

The priest dismisses them with these words Let us go forth in the name of Christ.People Thanks be to God.

Closing Voluntary: In dulci jubilo J.S. Bach

Assisting Clergy: The Rev. Michael Blaess, the Rev. Samuel Adams, the Rev. Richard Kew, and the Rev. Tim TaylorVerger: Frank PuryearLectors: Millie Kirkland and Bitsy PendletonLay Eucharistic Ministers: Matt Smith, John Spelman, Brad Pendleton, Whit Smyth, Jennifer Fitzsimmons, and Beth RossAcolytes: Hudson Coombs, Bo Maradik, Brennan Conway, Carmine Darst, and Peter DarstGreeters: Mia and John Abernathy, James Hundley, and Rachel Mitchell

Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!Joyful, all ye nations, rise, join the triumph of the skies;with the angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem!Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord;late in time behold him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb.Veiled in fl esh the God-head see; hail the incarnate Deity.Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!

Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die,born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.Risen with healing in his wings, light and life to all he brings,hail, the Sun of Righteousness! hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!Hark! the herald angels sing glory to the newborn King!

Silent night, holy night,all is calm, all is brightround yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild,sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,shepherds quake at the sight,glories stream from heaven afar,heavenly hosts sing alleluia;Christ, the Savior, is born!Christ, the Savior, is born!

Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love’s pure lightradiant beams from thy holy face,with the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Announcements

AlphaDo you ever wonder: Is there more to life than this? Who is Jesus? How can I have faith? Help us reach out to our friends and neighbors by inviting them to this unique offering. Class meets from 6:00 to 8:00pm in Hampton Hall. Contact Claudia Taylor at 615-385-2150 x 218 or claudia.taylor@stgeorgesnashville.org to register or for more information.

Adult Classes Begin Sunday, January 7 at 10:05amRector’s Forum: The Bible that Jesus Loved, Lived, and Obeyed • The Rev.’s Leigh Spruill and Richard Kew • Johnson HallThe purpose of this course is to recognize that the only way to properly understand Jesus is in light of the Hebrew Bible. Yet it is often diffi cult for contemporary Christians to grasp what the Old Testament is about and how Jesus fi ts into it. While Jesus is not only the person toward whom the Hebrew Bible points, he is always there standing in the background, guiding and directing us as we seek to make sense of this library of books written over many centuries. Our hope is to deepen appreciation of the Old Testament as the foundation for the New Testament and how Jesus himself interprets his own life and mission in relationship to the Hebrew Scriptures. -RLS+

Adult Confi rmation • The Rev. Michael Blaess • Hampton HallCome fi nd where you belong as we explore worship, the Bible, and church history in order to experience a deeper sense of belonging – to God, to Christians around the world, to one another, and to the life that is here at St. George’s. For more information, contact the Rev. Michael Blaess at michael.blaess@stgeorgesnashville.org.

Heresies: A Class on Christians Gone WildThe Rev. Clint Wilson • Rooms 210-211Did you know the church has bad boys and girls often referred to as heretics, and their teachings or heresies resurface nearly every generation? But what is a heretic, and why has the church used this term? And what were the heresies that defi ned such fi gures in the early Church? Join Fr. Clint Wilson as he discusses early church intrigue, politics, violence, and the theological development that would clarify the nature of the Triune God we worship each Sunday.

Ethics, Theology, and Conversation (ETC) • Facilitated by Shirley Hercules • Conference RoomETC is a round-table, open discussion of theological, spiritual, and ethical issues.

Sitting With God • The Rev. Roger Senechal • ChapelSitting with God is God’s invitation to get away from the noise and other distractions of your busy week. Just you and God. Stillness. Quiet. No one is speaking; just God whispering softly to your heart because he loves you deeply. Come when you can.

Youth MinistriesYouth Sunday Morning Programming includes age-appropriate, grade-level teaching and engaging activities for all 6th-12th grade youth from 10:05am to 11:00am as well as social space in our Youth Café for mentoring and discipleship after class.

Youth Wednesday Nights from 6:30 to 8:00pm are the weekly place for youth to gather for a meal, small group activities, and Bible study.

Youth Confi rmation resumes January 7 and is open to all youth 7th grade and up. Classes are Sunday mornings from 10:05am to 11:00am and include topical teaching and small group discussion with their peers.

Outside of our regular programs, there are many opportunities to engage in weekly service teams, Bible studies, events, and grade-level gatherings. Please contact the youth staff at youth.intern@stgeorgesnashville.org for more information.

Children’s MinistriesCatechesis of the Good Shepherd, Children’s Chapel, and Childcare Chapel resume Sunday, January 7. Children will explore the meaning of our liturgy, parables of the kingdom, Holy Week narratives, and baptism during the second half of our year.

Save the dates for Knights of the Covenant Summer Camp: June 11-14, 9:00am to 2:00pm For rising 1st graders through rising 5th graders. Young slayers will apprentice with Sir Wyvern Pugilist as they learn how to recognize dragons and the techniques for slaying them as they put on the whole armor of the Mighty One. Different dragons and saints explored each year.

In Excelsis Music SeriesMozart’s Birthday Festival Orchestra Friday, January 19, at 12:00pm Featuring soloists Claire Boling and Roger Wiesmeyer, the program will include Piano Concerto No. 27 in B fl at (K.595) and “Laudamus te” from the “Great Mass” in C minor. Suggested donation of $10 will benefi t The Children’s Kindness Network.

Cantus Friday, February 2, at 7:00pm Hailed as “the premiere men’s vocal ensemble in the United States,” Cantus is made up of eight of the fi nest American male vocalists. Renowned for the warmth of their sound and fi ne blend, their mission is to engage audiences in meaningful music experiences as well as to invest in the future through the mentoring of young singers and music teachers. We hope you join us for this unforgettable musical experience. Free and open to the public.

The fl owers in the Jane Tompkins Weeks Chapel today are given to the Glory of God.The Altar fl owers today are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of the following:

Bettye C. AbernathyJohn Abernathy, Jr.John & Marie AdenDr. R. Benton Adkins, Jr.Kirk AndersonJo Carter AndertonCharles & Eleanor Armes1st Lt. Gary D. ArmstrongMadeline Leigh ArmstrongMr. & Mrs. Phil Armstrong, Sr.Paul & Nina BarrAvis BarrowsCol. & Mrs. Charles Henry Mayhew BeattyThe Rt. Rev. & Mrs. Troy BeattyMaxwell E. & Katharine D. BensonRuthe D. BergerSamuel W. BergerAndrew D.J. BerryBecca BettisMr. & Mrs. William Croft BickelMr. & Mrs. Kenneth Stone BoeselLinda BoyerLynn Price Bramblett, Sr.Lynn Price Bramblett, Jr.Monica Joy BramblettGeorge C. BrannockAndrea Jeannine BroadbentArdyth Rose BroadbentJohn Cunningham BrothersGrace Helen BrownFrances Wilson BroylesTrapper Keith BroylesAlbert P. Bush, Jr.Ciani BushOtie BushJohn Donvie CainMr. & Mrs. Wentworth CaldwellEdna CampbellMr. & Mrs. William R. CampbellCary Burwell CarterFrancis Edward Carter, Jr.Pansy CashionMarion & Louise CheathamRavi K. CherianMr. & Mrs. Neeley ClaxtonGordon E. Clay, Jr.S.M. & Frances ColemanDavid CondraHarrianne CondraHortense CooperJackson Bramblett CoxMr. & Mrs. Charles Edward CreaghJoseph G. CummingsMarion Latta Nelson CummingsMary Lines CummingsMr. & Mrs. William Battle CuninghamPeter Harwood Curry, Jr.

Cecil & Mildred CusterJ. Dewey DaaneMary Katherine DavisKeith L. Davis, MDMichael D. Davis, MDBill & Lee DearbornMr. & Mrs. Frank Marvin DickinsonWebber & Mary EarthmanJohn (Jack) EhrenbergMr. & Mrs. Cecil Elrod, Jr.Bill EwingBonnie Reed EwingJess David EwingMr. & Mrs. John Moran EzzellDiane Coleman FarrisThe Rev. Dr. Noah & Ethel FehlAlice FiguresThomas Scott Fillebrown, Jr.Charlotte Brown FitzgeraldJohn David Fitzgerald, Sr.Marilyn FletcherMaj. William Wallace FordDiane FranklinMarie GardDavid Laurence GoodyearLynnette GortnerMr. & Mrs. Albert H. GrantVirginia Campbell McLaughlin GrantElizabeth Stuckey GreathouseMr. & Mrs. G. Gardiner Green, Sr.Jennie Anne Walker HarrisMr. & Mrs. Paul D. HarrisEdward & Ocie HendrixTom & Frances HerbertJulia Elizabeth Whaley HicksSue Ellenburg HightWilliam E. HimesLyle & Marguerite HindsCol. Capers Andrews HolmesTom & Mary Louise HoltMr. & Mrs. C.L. HooberryGenevieve HopkinsHenry & Ann HoptonWilliam B. HousleyRuth Payne HowellJeanette HundleyEvelyn W. HuntleyRobert E.R. HuntleyFrederick & Gladys JacksonJessie JacksonMr. & Mrs. John R. Jackson, Jr.John R. Jackson IIIThe Rev. K. Logan JacksonMabel JacksonMr. & Mrs. Robert Fenner Jackson IIILauren JenkinsNancy Ann Jones

Mildred JoyJames & Catherine KerasMary Frances KingLloyd E. King, Sr.Todd KinnaneMr. & Mrs. David E. KiserBetsy KrebsMr. & Mrs. Ralph LaineJennings LambethBirdie LaneJohn Marshall LeeTheresa LimingVonnie LimingThe Rev. Dr. Stiles B. LinesMartha H. LivengoodWillard Gage Logan, Jr.Mary Smith LorenzSeth Warfi eld LoweMatthew G.B. MaddinGladys MageeJack C. & Alyne Q. MasseyJim McCabeJohn McCabeMike McConnellJohn Edward McGovernNancy Vaughn McGregorMr. & Mrs. Frederick A. McLaughlinMr. & Mrs. H.P. McLaughlinH. Patrick McLaughlin, Jr.David Wilson McMackin, Jr.Jane Clements McMackinRichard Clements McMackinMr. & Mrs. Robert E. McNeilly, Jr.B. Allen McSwiney, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William C. MengeMarjorie MitchellMr. & Mrs. Leo MitchinerFrancia Barrows MooreSam & Eleanor MooreCharles H. MorrisRuth Shears MorrisJohn A. Murfee, Jr.The Edgar Murphy FamilyJohn Rosser MurrayMarie Page MurrayRuffner Page Murray, Sr.Lindo NangeroniGeorge & Evelene NeelJohn C. & Joan L. NeffElizabeth K. NelbachGeorge N. NelbachDr. Tom Nesbitt, Sr.Col. Ben M.D. NewsomErnie NewsomGeraldine Starr NewsomJane Louise Nicrosi NicholsonWilliam Kelly Nicrosi

Margaret Warren NisleyDuane & Marge NormanEmme Osment NorvellWilliam Edmund Norvell IIEmma Jean Ashton O’BryanOur ParentsViolet R. ParrishG. Roger PeekGeorge PeekJeremiah Becker Johnson PeytonJohn S. Phipps, Sr.Dorothy PittsLyle PittsWendell & Anne PitzAnne Shaw PolkAnnie Hill PolkMarshall Tate Polk, Sr.Marshall Tate Polk, Jr.Sharon PowerBurney & Martha PriggeMr. & Mrs. Ben M. RadcliffDorothy RaihKen RaihMaritza RasnickMark RawlingsEric RedhefferMarjorie RedhefferBill & Marie RhodesEdward Carew Rice IIIMilly V. RodesBob, Gene, & Ware SandersCooper Myers Schley, Sr.Dr. Lawrence Grady SchullMartha Mitchell SchullElizabeth A. SeabrookMr. & Mrs. William E. SeitzMrs. William E. SeitzJohn Anthony ShawSusie Holt ShawDaniel Walters SheanClarence Oliver ShearsWilliam Alfred ShellGordon Campbell ShivasMargaret Marshall ShivasDon ShriverDewey SidesRoy & Freda SilvesterLinda SippleJames (Buddy) SkinnerBen SloanDavid James SmithMr. & Mrs. Green W. Smitheal, Jr.Green W. Smitheal IIICarolyn Drake SniderDan & Martha SnyderRussell Louis & Cornelia SpeightsHayes Noel SpringerWilliam E. Spruill

Joseph E. SpruillWilliam Stewart & Loura StewartBill Stewart, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Charles O. StilwellEleanor Cain StutlerDanny TerryLeigh TerryBob & Jane ThomasAnnette King ThompsonGill ThompsonMary Gordon ThompsonDr. Cromwell Tidwell, Jr.Mary Louise TidwellGeorge Patrick ToshRobert Harlin Tosh, MDDorothy Johnson TownsendHarold Doris TownsendLaurence O. TrabueLillian Dale TrabueLucinda Thornton TrabueThomas Malone Trabue, Jr.William Dunn TrabueMr. & Mrs. George Henry TyneMary MacLeod van BurenCecil & Hazel VanceHudson Goodyear WalkerMr. & Mrs. J.O. WalkerLouise B. WallaceH. Patrick WallerMabel Hinds WallerEdward & Margaret WaltemathTerry WaltemathTom & Ruby WalthallJoseph Moore Warren IIILouise Haury WarrenBrian WebsterLee & Molly WebsterJack & Mary WhaleyWendell & Jean WilberAlice Tosh WilderDonna Forcum WilliamsMrs. Trilby Elliston WilliamsMr. & Mrs. John Herring WillifordJudson Oliver WillifordLucy Rives WillifordEssie May Tate WilsonShawn Thomas WilsonGus A. Wood IIIEmmons H. Woolwine, Jr.Frederick A. Wye

In Honor of

My children Harrison & Ashley, Jonathan& Margaret, & Bryan & Elizabeth Frist

My grandchildren Harrison, Mack,Campbell, Hunter, Amelia Fearn, & Ward Frist

Adelyn Love GrantStafford Henry GrantJames, John, & Charlie HenningBill & Carey HindsSarah, Josephine, & Lyle HindsJennings & Suzy LambethJosephine LambethMy children, grandchildren, &

great-grandchildren

In Thanksgiving for

Benjamin Barrows BushEllie BushKatherine BushAlexandra Katherine FitzgeraldLillian Irene FitzgeraldAllen, Stephanie, Adelyn, & Stafford GrantDayton Foster HaleElysabeth Barbour HaleBarton Porter MeadorsClay Killeen MeadorsMuddie & PapaJohn Bernard Murphy IIIWilliam Trabue MurphyBenson Bennett Sloan VLynne Rison SloanBurchfi eld Douglas Spickard

The aumbry candle today is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofGeorge Edward Johnson by Lucy, Caroline, George, Nathan, Grace, and David Johnson.

Mrs. Martha Rodes, Senior WardenMr. Rick Hart, Junior WardenMr. James Hundley, Treasurer

Mr. John AbernathyMrs. Katie AgnewMr. Jim Beckner

Mrs. Nancy CheadleMr. Bill DeCampMr. Steve FridrichMrs. Julie Haley

Mr. Duck JohnstonMr. Jay McKnightMrs. Sally NesbittDr. Tom Nesbitt

Ms. Agatha NolenMr. Bill Pomy

Mr. Cameron SorensonMrs. Ansley Wells

Mrs. Jan Ramsey, Clerk & Ex-offi cio Vestry Member

2017 Vestry Members

Clergy and Staff of St. George’s Church

ClergyThe Rev. R. Leigh Spruill, Rector

The Rev. Dr. Kristine Blaess, Sr. Assoc. Rector The Rev. Samuel Adams, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Michael Blaess, Assoc. RectorThe Rev. Chad Jones, Assoc. Rector &

Priest-in-Charge, Church of the Resurrection, FranklinThe Rev. Clinton Wilson, Assoc. Rector

The Rev. Richard Kew, Priest Assoc.The Rev. Tim Taylor, Priest Assoc.

AdministrationLaura Zabaski, Parish Administrative Offi cerCatherine Beemer, Director of Parish Giving

Joe King, Director of Lay Ministry EngagementElizabeth Reavis, Director of Communications

Sandra Beld, Communications CoordinatorLynn Ragland, Pastoral Care Coordinator

Claudia Taylor, Executive Assistant to the RectorRebecca Teel, Parish Secretary

Katy Valesky, Financial Secretary

FacilitiesJack Grant, Facilities Manager

Rick Backhouse, SextonPavel Nemec, SextonRoman Vlcek, Sexton

MusicDr. Woosug Kang, Director of Music Ministries

Gerry Senechal, Assoc. Dir. of Music Ministries & OrganistRichard Gray, Organ Scholar

Jonathan Riggs, Music Leader for The TableRose Thompson, Director of St. Dunstan’s Choir

Kelsey Pate, Music Administrator & LibrarianDr. Wilma Jensen, Organist/Choirmaster Emerita

Children and Youth MinistriesElizabeth Nash, Director of Children’s Ministries

Susalee Spruill, Children’s Ministries Program CoordinatorJohn Zambenini, Director of Youth Ministries

Sadie Zoradi, Assoc. Director of Youth MinistriesKelly McGlynn, Youth Ministries Coordinator

Sandra Sarratt, Nursery Coordinator

Kindergarten & Mother’s Day OutZee Pendleton, Director

Margaret Martin, Assistant Director (3, 4, & 5 year olds)Angela Rice, Assistant Director (1 & 2 year olds)

Jackie Baker, Music CoordinatorCarol Moss, Business Manager

Mary Ayers, Business Offi ce AssistantAnsel Cline, Development Coordinator

SUNDAY SERVICES7:30am, 8:45am, 9:00am The Table, and 11:15am

5:00pm Evening Prayer with Holy Eucharist

DAILY SERVICES7:00am Monday - Saturday Holy Eucharist

10:00am Wednesday Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer