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The Story of the Gift
We are a family of faith,
called to celebrate God’s message
of love and forgiveness in Jesus Christ.
Guided by the living Word of God, we nurture one another
through worship, prayer, teaching and fellowship.
Led by the Holy Spirit, we reach out
with hearts and hands to those in need,
seeking to inspire hope in an ever-changing
community and world.
(FPCP Vision Statement)
December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve
11:00 PM Candlelight Service
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the Lord’s day in Worship
at First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth, MI
December 24, 2019 ~ 11:00 PM Candlelight Service
PRELUDE OF CAROLS Christmas Medley Sue Scott, Organist
WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 182 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
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LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Steve & Sandy Marulis
OPENING PRAYER Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
FIRST READING Isaiah 9:2-7 Rich Rej
CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 153 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
SECOND READING Luke 2:1-7 Rev. Campbell
VOCAL SELECTION “O Wondrous Night” arr. Martin
Soloist, Carole Moon
THIRD READING Luke 2:8-15 Ron Moon
CONGREGATIONAL CAROLS NO.188 “Angels We Have Heard on High” (v. 1,3)
NO. 185 “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” (v. 1,3)
FOURTH READING: Luke 2:16-20 Carole Moon
CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO.180 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (vs. 1,4)
OFFERTORY “Mary, Did You Know?” Lowry
Soloist, Carole Moon (Members and Visitors, please take this time to sign and pass our friendship pads which are located in the book rack of your pew.)
MEDITATION “Defiant Joy” Rev. Emily Riley Campbell
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 221 “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” (seated)
FIFTH READING John 1:1-5 Ron Moon
CEREMONY OF LIGHTING CANDLES
CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 186 “Silent Night! Holy Night!”
PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS
*CONGREGATIONAL CAROL NO. 179 “Joy to the World!”
*THE CHARGE AND CHRISTMAS BLESSING
POSTLUDE “Joy to the World” arr. K. Varner *All who are able are invited to stand +++Please be seated
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Our Deacons this evening are: Rich Rej and Robert Sherby Our Ushers this evening are: Steve & Sandy Marulis, Nancy Soderholm and Teri Stonerook
Poinsettia Donations
In Memory of: Ray Hillard, by Mandy and Rob Hillard
Our parents, Albert & Shirley Rieland, and Stephen & Margaret
Marulis, by Steve & Sancy Marulis
Our parents, Barbara Prugh and Nan & Don Hagen, by
Susan & Michael Hagen
James & Mary Hayes, by Sharon & John Heslip
Anne Brace and Dorothy & Milton Krieger, by the Adams family
Russell Luke and Linda Roose, by Linda Luke and John Roose
My Loved Ones, by Bev MacGaw
Our parents and other loved ones, by Robert & Nancy White
Jennifer Stowell (granddaughter) by Shirley Cashero
Stewart & Carol Dodge and Eugene & Nancy Simescu, by Barry &
Dorothy Simescu
Our parents, Arlen & Helen Meldrum and James & Margaret Bell, and our brothers, Bruce Bell
and Chris Meldrum, by Jon & Kathleen Meldrum
William E. Dodge, by Beverly Dodge & Family, Bill, Diana & Sarah Dodge
Our parents, by Bev & Mark Girard
Walt Scott, by Veralou Scott
Jeane & Harold Plomer and Nadine & Ted Rowe, by Janey, Curtis, Chelsea & Alissa Rowe and
Jack & Andrew Plomer
All family members, by Helen Griffen
Ken, Julie and our parents, by Kris Black
Bob Evans, Sara Evans and Megan Danish and loved ones, by Sue Evans
Bob Evans, Sara Evans, Megan Danish and loved ones, by Sally Evans
Don Soderholm and Jim Stokes, by Nancy Soderholm & family
Our parents, David & Janet Campbell and Bill Riley, by Doug & Emily Campbell
Our parents, Robert & Harriet Tillock, Dominic & Emily Bullotta and my aunt & uncle,
Robert & Norma Patterson, by Barbara Bullotta
Jim Atwell, by Dotte, Dan, Jay and Lisa
Cindy Merrifield, Simp & Eleanor Hamilton and Charles & Kathleen Merrifield, by the Merrifields
Our parents, Harry & Mabel Hunter and Gordon & Ruth McLaren, by Gary & Elaine McLaren
Janet M. Burt, by Warren Burt & Amy Casai
Hannah Kieta, Dr. Colin T. White and Grandpa, by Meera Martin
Earl Kersten and William & Elizabeth Bunnell, by Barbara Bunnell
In Honor of: Our parents, by Karen & Brian Stemberger
Our family and loved ones, by Robert & Nancy White
Our children and grandchildren, by Bev & Mark Girard
Our two children & spouses, our 6 grandchildren & spouses and 7 great grandchildren, by
Lester & Geraldine Kitchen
Sally Evans, my brothers and their families. John, Rita, Evan and Nathan Danish, by Sue Evans
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COMMUNITY MINISTRIES & MISSION OUTREACH
First Presbyterian Church, Plymouth
Our Community Alcoholics Anonymous American Red Cross Benevolence Fund Kids Hope USA Plymouth-Canton Clothing Bank Plymouth Salvation Army Adopt-an-Angel/Gift Tree Bell Ringing Food Drives Thanksgiving Box Assembly Presbyterian Thrift Shop United Way Collaborative Fund FPCP Matching Scholarship, for Mission Trip Attendees New Hope Center for Grief Support Vista Maria Our Surrounding Area Ann Arbor Campus Ministries Bogg School/Detroit Calvin East Presbyterian (Detroit) Cass Community Service Community meals for homeless Crossroads Faith Communities Coalition Foster Children First Step
Our World Church World Service Care Kits Colina de Luz Orphanage Compassion International Sponsoring Children Haiti Nursing Foundation Kids Against Hunger Least Coin Malawi Matters Marion Medical Mission Mtenthera CCAP (Our Sister Church in Malawi) Drinking Well & Storage Tank Bibles & Hymnals Prayer House Roofs Nursery School Supplies Women’s Guild Blouses Church Pews Eyeglasses PC(USA) Hunger Ministries One Great Hour of Sharing Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child Veritas College, Malawi Presbyterian Colleges and Seminaries: Princeton Seminary Rev. Phil Magee Endowment
Our Nation Supporting our Presbyterian Church (USA) Connectional Ministry through our Benevolence Budget to these govern-ing bodies: Detroit Presbytery Synod of the Covenant General Assembly Causes Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Fort Street Open Door Soup Kitchen Assistance Financial Assistance Clothing Drives Habitat for Humanity Hope Medical Center Lighthouse Mission/Soup Kitchen Northville Civic Concern Presbyterian Women Faith Goal Relay for Life Samaritan Counseling Second Mile Center
If you are interested in helping in any of these areas, please contact Rev. Emily Campbell at 734-453-6464, ext. 113
Emily Riley Campbell - Senior Minister
[email protected]; ext.113
James Skimins - Minister Emeritus
Darlene Maginley - Director Of Children’s Ministry
[email protected]; ext. 110
Mark Hovermale - Interim Director of Student Ministry
[email protected]; ext. 120
Stewart Dodge Church Business Manager [email protected]; ext. 116
Susan Underhill Communication Administrator
[email protected]; ext. 111 Julie Thompson
Information Administrator [email protected]; ext. 115
Beth Hurley Childcare Coordinator
[email protected] Hussein Latif
Church Partnership Coordinator Mtenthera CCAP
Jerry Smith
Director of Music [email protected]; ext.119
Geff Phillips, Upper Room
Music Director
Susan C. Scott Organist
Sharon K. Smith
Accompanist
Ministry Administrative Music
701 Church Street Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-6464 www.fpcp.net
Many, many thanks to the following people who shared their Christmas Cards and donated to the Deacon Fund:
James & Connie Adams Kris Black Doug & Emily Campbell Jack & Kiki Farrow Bev Girard
Rob & Anita Hazelwood Sharon Holcomb Katherine Gotshall Doug & Julie Heasley Dave & Heather Kirkland
Jerry & Stacie Marentette Steve & Sandy Marulis Neil & Joann Oldham Klo Phillippi Charlene Ponder
Veralou Scott Jim & Jan Sockolosky Jan Strube Bob & Nancy White
