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Vale United Methodist Church 11528 Vale Road Oakton, VA 22124 www.valechurch.org Sunday Worship at 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Vale United Methodist Church
11528 Vale Road Oakton, VA 22124www.valechurch.org
Sunday Worship at 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Christmas EveService of Lessons and Carols
December 24, 20167:00 & 9:00 pm
In 1880 E. W. Benson, then Anglican Bishop of Truro, England,
composed a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, based on ancient sources, for Christmas Eve. In 1918 it was adapted for the chapel of King’s College, Cambridge,
by its Dean, Eric Milner-White, who also wrote the bidding prayer.
These nine lessons have been customarily used in recent years at King’s College,
and the service has been adapted for our use tonight.
Welcome
Prelude “O Come, All Ye Faithful” arr. D. HustadLinda Allardyce, organNorm Dietz, trumpet
Introit ‘An Antiphonal Noel’(7pm) RaneyChancel ChoirChildren’s Choir with chimes
Call to WorshipCall: 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 Savior, which is Christ our Lord.
Resp: Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
* Carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 234 (vs 1, 3, 6)
Prayers of the PeopleCaring Cards are available in the Narthex and Resource Library for your personal use in supporting the congregation’s joys and concerns.
The Lord’s PrayerOur 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, forever. Amen.
Offering
Offertory “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” No. 211
* Response “What Child is This” arr. McIntyrePraise God, from whom all blessings flow. (see p. 7 of bulletin)Praise God, all creatures here below.Praise God above, ye heavenly host.Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.
Children’s Moment (7pm) Ruth Anne Luckenbaugh
First Lesson Genesis 3:8-15, 17-19The first sin and its punishment
Carol “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” No. 196
Second Lesson Genesis 22:15-18All nations shall be blessed through Abraham’s offspring
Carol “Emmanuel, Expected Jesus” SchramChancel ChoirShira Goodfellow, Flute
Third Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah
Carol “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” No. 218
Fourth Lesson Micah 5:2-5aFrom Bethlehem shall come forth a King of Peace
Carol “The World’s Been a-Waitin’ So Long” ShackleyChancel Choir
Fifth Lesson Luke 1:26-38The angel Gabriel visits young Mary
* Carol “Away in a Manager” No. 217
Sixth Lesson Luke 2:1-7Jesus is born into the world
Carol “The First Noel” arr. BergChancel Choir (see p. 8 of bulletin)Shira Goodfellow, FluteCongregation
Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-20Shepherds go to see the holy child
Carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” arr. PetersChancel Choir
Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-11Wise Men follow a star to find the King of Kings
Carol “African Noel” (7pm) arr. WrightChildren’s Choir
* “We Three Kings” (9pm) No. 254Sing refrain after verse 1 & 5 only
Ninth Lesson John 1:1-14John unfolds the mystery of the incarnation
Carol “Christmas Fanfare” arr. MartinChancel ChoirNorman Dietz, TrumpetCongregation(v. 1 Hark the Herald Angels Sing #240)
Lighting of the Christ Candle The Geddes Family (7pm)The Larson Family (9pm)
Leader: May the flame of this candle remind us that you are the light of the world, and if we follow you we will never walk in darkness, but will have the true light of life.
Response: Come, Lord Jesus, come. Amen.
Carol “Night of the Father’s Love” ChoplinChancel ChoirCongregation (v. 1 Silent Night #239)
Christmas Reflection Pastor Jeff
Silent Prayer
Spreading the Light of Christ “Silent Night” No. 239
(As the light is passed through the congregation, please tip only unlit candles to receive the flame from those already lit to prevent hot wax from spilling.)
* Carol “Joy to the World” No. 246
* Benediction
* Postlude Christmas Postlude on “In Dulce Jubilo” Martin Linda Allardyce, organNorm Dietz, trumpet
*Please stand if you are able.
Readers: 7 pm 9 pmLesson One Bob Lacy Tom FeeneyLesson Two Kim Sheard Kim SheardLesson Three Terri Lowry Mary MorranLesson Four Bette Rutherford Bette RutherfordLesson Five Linda Potts Wayne ApplewhiteLesson Six Dave Luckenbaugh Michael MartinLesson Seven Megan Luckenbaugh Cohen FamilyLesson Eight Sarah Jeffries Cohen FamilyLesson Nine Mitch McGatlin Michelle Whitlock
Acolytes – Elise Jeffries (7pm), Jordan Goodfellow (9pm).
Altar Flowers – The altar flowers today are in memory of Paul Bohnslav from Maurine.
Merry Christmas!
Christ the Savior is Born!
Have a Happy New Year with Us…
Worship Services (Sundays at 8:15am and 10:15am); Parallel Service in Fellowship Hall at 10:15am
Sunday School (Sundays at 10:00am)Youth Group Meetings (Sundays at 11:45am)Adult Choir Rehearsals (Wednesdays at 7:30pm)Children’s Choir Rehearsals, grades K-5 (Sundays at 11:00am)Flute Choir Rehearsal (every other Monday at 7:30pm) Handbell Rehearsal (Sundays at 12:00pm)Boy Scouts Troop 1983 (Mondays at 7:30pm)Cub Scouts Pack 1530Bible Study (Wednesdays at 10:30am)Book Club (2nd Tuesday of month at 10:00am)Yard Sale (First weekend in June)Christmas Tree Sales (Thanksgiving weekend through December)United Methodist Men, UMM (monthly meetings)United Methodist Women, UMW (monthly meetings)Fuddy-Duddies Breakfast (every other Monday, 8:00am at Silver Diner)Bowling League (January through April)Preschool (3 & 4 year olds, during school year, Sept - May)Hypothermia Shelter (December to March)Prepare Meals for the Homeless (1st Sunday of month)Prepare and deliver FACETS meals locally (every other month)Youth Mission Trip (summer)International and Local Mission ProjectsGuatemala Mission Trip (July)Stop Hunger Now Events AnnuallyGenerosity Feeds (addresses hunger for local elementary school students)Volunteer for The CLOSET in Herndon (once or twice a month)Prepare Meals for teens at The Alternative House (once a month)
Resolve to make a difference in 2017
VALE CHURCH STAFFThe Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haugh, Pastor
Cell: 804-687-3938 / Email: [email protected]
Lorene Perrin, Administrative Assistant & Notary PublicChurch Office: 703-620-2594 / Email: [email protected]
Ruth Anne LuckenbaughDirector of Christian Education & Preschool Director
Tel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Moises Altamirano, Youth DirectorTel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: [email protected]
Jan Smith, Music DirectorTel: 703- 620-2594 / Email: [email protected]
Norm Dietz, Accompanist
Mary Morran, Nursery Caregiver Cathy Lacy, Nursery Caregiver
Chris Jefferson, SextonTel: 703-620-2594 / Email: [email protected]
Edilman Robles, Custodian
2017 VALE CHURCH LEADERSHIPTom Feeney, Chairperson Susan Leigh, Secretary
Dorothy Arbiter, Lay Leader Andy Cohen, Finance Chair, Justin Paulson, Financial Secretary Jill Bach, TreasurerJudy Carlson, SPRC Chair Ken Carlson, Trustees Chair
Wayne Applewhite, Nurture Ministry ChairDebbie German, Witness Ministry Chair
Deb Cohen, Outreach Ministry ChairMichelle Whitlock, Lay Member for Annual Conference
Ed Lowry, United Methodist Men, PresidentKaren Leniart, United Methodist Women, President
Clint O'Brien, Member at Large
Vale United Methodist Church
We warmly welcome you to the life of this community of faith.May the joy of this holy season be yours throughout the year ahead.
