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UNIVERSITY PARK
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Christmas Eve 2016
7:00pm
INCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL INTERGENERATIONAL INTERFAITH
7:00 PM Christmas Eve December 24, 2016
Sanctuary
Lessons and Carols PRELUDE Carol Medley Trad.
*ENTRANCE CAROL 234 O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fidelis
Verse One is sung by the soloist; congregation please rise at the sound
of the organ and sing verses 1-6.
Heidi Frazier, Soloist
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Valerie Jackson
One: Beloved in Christ, we are gathered together on this
Eve of Christmas to prepare our hearts for the coming
of Our Lord Jesus Christ; to meditate upon the mystery
of that Incarnation by which our nature is redeemed,
and to receive with joy the message of our salvation.
ALL: Drop down, O heavens, from above,
and let the skies pour down righteousness.
Let the earth open, and let them bring forth justice and grace. Isaiah 45:8
INVOCATION AND WORDS OF WELCOME
I. AT THE MANGER: MARY
*CAROL 221 (verses 1, 2, 4) In The Bleak Midwinter Cranham
THE STORY OF MARY: Luke 1:26-35 Abby Dolce
PRAYER: Rev. Debby Lawrence
Almighty God, in choosing Mary to be the mother of your Son,
you made known your gracious regard for the poor and lowly.
Grant us grace to receive your Word in humility, and so
to be made one with your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
II. AT THE MANGER: JOSEPH
ANTHEM What Child Is This? Howard Helvey
THE STORY OF JOSEPH: Matthew 1:18-21 Lawson Green
PRAYER: Rev. Lawrence
O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph
to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother:
Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
III. AT THE MANGER: THE STAR
ANTHEM Baby Boy Robert Penn
THE STORY OF THE STAR: Matthew 2:1-2, 7-10 Matthew Frazier
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT & CHRIST CANDLES The Bowsher/Leisegang Families One: Arise, shine, for your light has come.
ALL: And the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. One: For darkness shall cover the earth,
ALL: And thick darkness the peoples. One: But the Lord will arise upon you,
ALL: And his glory will appear over you. Isaiah 60:1-2
*CAROL 238 Angels We Have Heard On High Gloria
IV. AT THE MANGER: ANGELS
THE STORY OF THE ANGELS: Luke 2:8-14 Rohan Dawson
ANTHEM Light Our Darkness Lloyd Larson
PRAYER:
Almighty God, you have made yourself known in your Son, Jesus,
redeemer of the world. We pray that his birth as a human child
will set us free from the old slavery of our sin; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
V. THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
THE STORY OF JESUS’ BIRTH: Luke 2:1-7 Brett O’Connor
*CAROL 246 (verses 1, 2) Joy to the World Antioch
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Duane Buys
OFFERTORY Once in Royal David’s City Henry J. Gauntlett
Peniel Band
OFFERING
The Christmas Eve Offering will be shared equally between these ministries:
Urban Peak – residential shelter for at-risk youth
Warren Village – residential program for single parent families
Loaves and Fishes – local Habitat for Humanity coalition
Sierra Leone - NarSarah Health Clinic, against Ebola epidemic
Members who wish to designate their gift for annual giving may mark their check or envelope “Church”
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER Kevin Garman
Lord of Christmas, we are mindful of the supreme gift that you gave us in a manger at
Bethlehem. Humbly we offer our gifts of service and possessions in joyful thanksgiving for
the love you have shown us. Accept these gifts for the sake of your Son who was born to us,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
VI. THE LIGHT OF CHRIST FILLS OUR HEARTS
LESSON OF LIGHT: John 1:1-14 Rev. Jackson
SOLO O Holy Night Adolphe Adam
Kelly Sowell, Soprano
LITANY FOR CANDLELIGHTING Brittaney Nelson
One: Now the light has come into the world, the light that is peace and hope for all humanity.
ALL: With eager and expectant hearts, we greet the light of Christ.
One: To receive the Christ-light, tilt your candle. After you have received the Christ-light,
hold your candle straight up to pass the light on to others.
ALL: Holy is the night and holy is the one who has come into the world. Amen.
*CAROL (see next page) Silent Night Stille Nacht
*BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson
POSTLUDE Joy to the World Handel/Tedd Smith
Assisting in Worship
Director of Music: Robert Penn; Organist/Pianist: Renae Gudvangen
Greeters: Richard & Janet Nelson, Cal & Mary Neptune
Ushers: Jeff Flynn, Nate Eckloff, Kelsey Forsyth, Daren Matthews, Michael Cox,
Les Law, Ruth Rohs, Larry Fagan, Embra Daylie, Nathan Daylie
Acolytes: Bronte Bedin, Sean Flynn
Peniel Band: Kevin Garman, Jessica Carmer, Denton Hanson
Flowers for our December 18 services were donated by Lola Ozman
in memory of Dale and in honor of her family.
Nursery Care is provided in our nursery. Please see an usher for assistance.
*Please stand when able
Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright
Round 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,
Heav'nly hosts sing, Alleluia!
Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born!
Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from your holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at your birth, Jesus, Lord, at your birth.
Silent Night, Holy Night!
Wondrous star, lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE
Wear your pajamas!
We will have one informal service on December 25th
at 10:00am in Wasser Chapel.
We will sing carols until 10:45am,
followed by the assembly of Car Care Kits to hand out to those
without homes that we might see on street corners.
We are collecting the following items for the kits:
Men’s white tube socks
Water bottles
Granola bars
Fruit cups
Disposable hand warmers
Gallon size Ziploc bags
Cracker snack packs
Travel size toiletries
Please join us Sunday, January 1st at 11am
for one unified Service in the Sanctuary.
We will resume having our three services on January 8, 2017.
8:30am – Informal Worship in Wasser Chapel
10:30am – Peniel Worship in Wasser Chapel
11:00am – Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
Poinsettias
If you ordered a poinsettia, it is available to be taken home
with you after the this service. Thank you!
Mary Erculiani
Nancy Gwin
Susan Lyday
The Long Family
The Bedin Family
The Bedin Family
Phyllis Ward
Linda Schuyler
The Green Family
The Green Family
The Rollins Family
The Rollins Family
Debby Lawrence
Jeanette McIntosh
George K Gramer Jr.
Tanda Peña
Leon & Marilyn Meredith
Dolores Hernandez
The Rohs Family
The Rohs Family
The Rohs Family
Lois Anderson
Andriette Jordan-Fields
Rev. Valerie L. Jackson
Rev. Valerie L. Jackson
Rev. Valerie L. Jackson
In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow
In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow
In memory of Charlotte & Ed Estlow
In honor of Bill & Jan Wilson
In memory of Frank Madren
In honor of Linda & Tony Bedin
In memory of Ruth, Philip, & John Perdew
In memory of my parents
In memory of Rebecca Ricker
In memory of Loved Ones
In memory of Marge & Dick O’Brien
In memory of Sherrie de los Reyes
In honor of Visitation Ministries
In memory of Loved Ones passed
In memory of my parents
In memory of Effie Hyson & Joyce VanCamp
In honor of Adam, Jennifer, & Makena:
our greatest gifts
In honor of Barry, Darlene, & Abebe
In memory of Papa Bill & Grandma
In honor of Mimi & Grandpa
In honor of JoAnn
In memory and honor of family and friends
In memory of Alwena Sample
In memory of Mary & John Lomax
In memory of Desi & Edward Grant
In memory of Deacon Lula L. Axson,
Jacquelyn Noelle, & Lovell Barnes
University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736
[email protected] www.universityparkumc.org
Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing
2122 S. Lafayette St Denver CO 80210
(303) 722-7217 [email protected]
www.evanstoncenter.com
Vision: A community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us.
Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International
Reverend Dr. Valerie Jackson
Reverend Debby Lawrence
Duane Buys
Hannah Westra
Liza Stoltz Hanson
Liza Stoltz Hanson & Denton Hanson
Kevin Garman
JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown
Renae Gudvangen
Jessica Carmer
Marilyn Stranske
Sandy Schumm
Josh Rousis
Bethany Hader
Jenna Clark
Larry Grauberger
Jo and Jim Morgan
MaryAnn Buys
Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor of Congregational Care
Director of Christian Education
Assistant to Christian Education
Director of Foundation Campus Ministry
Peniel Leaders
Program Director of Evanston Center/Peniel Band
Director of Music/Organist
Assistant Organist/Pianist
UPark UMC Administrative Assistant
Evanston Center Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper
Custodian/Resident Caretaker
Youth Assistant
Interim Chorister Director
Lay Leaders
Lay Leaders
Wedding Coordinator
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