THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Christmas Cantata

December 11, 2016 10:30 AM

CHIMING OF THE HOUR

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Pat Rabun

A warm and gracious welcome is extended to you. It is our hope and prayer that you will experience the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ as we worship together. Please sign the Friendship Pad

that is located at the end of the pew and pass it to others.

PRELUDE Sussex Carol arr. Terry Osman

Little Chapel Ringers

A BIDDING PRAYER Rev. Pat Rabun

* OPENING CAROL NO. 113 GLORIA “Angels We Have Heard on High”

LIGHTING OF THE THIRD ADVENT CANDLE: The Donovan Family Advent is a time of expectation and is symbolized, not only by the four week period of preparation, but also by the lighting of an Advent candle on each

Sunday of the season. The flame of each new candle reminds us that something is happening, and something more is still to come.

HYMN NO. 85 (verses 1-3) TIF IN VELDELE

“Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah”

Light one candle to watch for Messiah:

let the light banish darkness.

He shall bring salvation to Israel,

God fulfills the promise.

Light two candles to watch for Messiah:

let the light banish darkness.

He shall feed the flock like a shepherd,

gently lead them homeward.

Light three candles to watch for Messiah:

let the light banish darkness.

Lift your heads and lift high the gateway

for the King of glory.

Presbyterian Church

(U.S.A.)

A Stephen Ministry Congregation 2 West Fayetteville Street

Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 910.256.2819 ▪ Fax: 910.256.9624

info@littlechapel.org www.littlechapel.org

WORSHIP LEADERS The Reverend Patrick Rabun, Minister

David Lee Heinzman, Director of Music

Lydia Wadsworth; Acolyte

Betty and Gary Gischel, and

Ann and Jim Martz, Ushers

Tim Karp, Sound Engineer

Jim Alexander and John Moore Officers of the Month

Please silence all cell phones

and do not bring food or drink into the sanctuary.

CANTATA

“Love Came Down at Christmas” By Joel Raney

I. Love Came Down II. Come, Emmanuel, Come (Hope) III. Grant Us Peace (Peace) IV. Listen to the Joyful Song (Joy) V. Love Be Yours, Love Be Mine (Love) VI. Love Divine (Reprise)

OFFERTORY Silent Night arr. Rhonda Polay

Tom Solley, clarinet; David Lee Heinzman, piano

CLOSING PRAYER Rev. Pat Rabun

* CLOSING CAROL NO. 123 CAROL “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”

BENEDICTION Rev. Pat Rabun POSTLUDE (please remain seated for the Postlude)

What Child is this? arr. Mark Hayes Stephen Field, piano

* All who are able, please stand. All musical texts are used by permission, CCLI no.11349711/ OneLicense.net, no. A-718092.

The flowers gracing the front of the sanctuary today are given by Bagley and Nelson Reynolds in honor of their grandchildren Laura, Lydia, Ella, Emma Kate, Caroline, Scott, Zack and Cameron; and in loving memory of David.

Love Came Down At Christmas

David Lee Heinzman, Director of Music Ministries Girls’ Trio – Ella Grace & Lydia Wadsworth; Zoe Laakmann

Narration – Marie Godsell Ensemble – Stephen Field, piano; Shelly DiLoreto & Carrie Jackson, violins; Sara Daniels, viola;

Heather Latham, cello; Kathy Coble, flute; Tom Solley, clarinet. CHANCEL CHOIR

Jim Alexander Brett Blizzard Kathy Blizzard Joyce Bradley Marty Cobble Kathy Coble Cos Cosby Iris Davis Sally Dibble Dan Hammond Taylor Hammond Nancy Herring

Mila Hill Larry Honeycutt Jane Hughes Marilyn Kimbro Mary Jo Kohunsky Susan Long Lori McHugh Bryan McIntyre Christine McKirachan David McKirachan Jane Millard Jean Northrup

Daniel Paparozzi Jean Schild Arwyn Smith Tom Solley Helen Swartz Martha Terault Kevin Ulisnik Pat Vass Carolyn Wetherington Robin Wetherington Janice Willets

LCOB RINGERS Delwood Herren Drusilla Hoge Jim Hoge

Brenda Parker Harry Paterson III Terry Paterson

Gayle Rivenbark Phyllis Schutt Sue Stevenson