Carol: “Angels We Have Heard on High” - Hymnal No. 238 Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli Carol: “e Friendly Beasts,” vs. 5 - On Screens Receiving of God’s Giſts: Just as we offer our giſts to God, God gives us giſts of bread and wine that Christ promises are a means of his grace and forgiveness to us. Leader: e Lord be with you. All: And also with you... THE GIFT EMMANUEL GIVES Carol: “e Friendly Beasts,” vs. 6 - On Screens Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli Receiving of the Light of Christ Hymn: “Silent Night” - Hymnal No. 239 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, heavenly 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 thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, the Lord, at thy 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! Benediction Postlude: “Christmas Time is Here” - Mendelson, arr. Guaraldi; Caroline Evans
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Carol: “Angels We Have Heard on High” - Hymnal No. 238Angels we have heard on high sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts,” vs. 5 - On Screens
Receiving of God’s Gifts: Just as we offer our gifts to God, God gives us gifts of bread and wine that Christ promises are a means of his grace and forgiveness to us.
Leader: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you...
THE GIFT EMMANUEL GIVES
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts,” vs. 6 - On Screens
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
Receiving of the Light of ChristHymn: “Silent Night” - Hymnal No. 239
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, heavenly 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 thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, the Lord, at thy 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!
BenedictionPostlude: “Christmas Time is Here” - Mendelson, arr. Guaraldi; Caroline Evans
JESUS OUR BROTHER, KIND AND GOOD
Processional Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” vs. 1, 2, 3, and 5 - Hymnal No. 234O 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.
True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Glory to God, Son of the Father, begotten, not created;
O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, choir of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all 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.
Child, for us sinners, poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee with love and awe.Who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?
O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Welcome and Introduction
Reading of the Christmas Gospel: Luke 2:1-14
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts” - On ScreensJesus our brother, strong and good, was humbly born in a stable rude
And the friendly beasts around him stood. Jesus our brother, strong and good.
“I,” said the donkey, shaggy and brown, “I carried his mother up hill and down; “I carried his mother to Bethlehem town. I,” said the donkey, shaggy and brown.
“I,” said the cow, all white and red, “I gave him my manger for his bed;“I gave him my hay to pillow his head. I,” said the cow, all white and red.
“I,” said the sheep with curly horn, “I gave him my wool for his blanket warm;“He wore my coat on Christmas morn. I,” said the sheep with curly horn.
“I,” said the dove from the rafters high, “I cooed him to sleep so that he would not cry;“We cooed him to sleep, my mate and I. I,” said the dove from the rafters high.
Thus every beast by some good spell in the stable dark was glad to tellOf the gift he gave Emmanuel, the gift he gave Emmanuel.
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
THE DONKEY SHAGGY AND BROWN
Opening Prayer and Candle LightingAlmighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this night of the virgin Mary: 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.
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts,” vs. 2 - On Screens
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
THE COW, WHITE AND RED
Special Music: “What Can I Give Him?” - Barham; Combined Children’s Choirs
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts,” vs. 3 - On Screens
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
THE SHEEP WITH CURLY HORN
Offertory: “I Saw Three Ships” - arr. Hayes; Caroline Evans, piano Doxology: Hymnal No. 94
Prayer of Dedication
Carol: “The Friendly Beasts,” vs. 4 - On Screens
Reflection: Rev. Jason Micheli
THE DOVE FROM THE RAFTERS HIGH
The Friendly Beasts
CommunionCommunion Music: “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” - Smart
“While Shepherds Watched their Flocks” - Handel “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” - Prichard
arr. Rouse; Caroline Evans, piano
Nicene CreedWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and un-seen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, 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 salvationhe 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 crucified 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 glorified. 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.
Receiving of the Light of Christ
Recessional Hymn: “Silent Night, Holy Night” - Hymnal No. 239Silent 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, Heavenly 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 thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, the Lord, at thy 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!
Postlude: “The Wexford Carol” - traditional, arr. Bonam; Caroline Evans, piano
Introit: “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy” - arr. DeCormier; Adult Choir
Call to WorshipLeader: The grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all, People: While we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Leader: He it is who gave himself for usPeople: So that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous of his good work for them.Leader: Let us declare his work for us. People: Amen.
Processional Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” vs. 1, 2, 3, and 5 - Hymnal No. 234O 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.
True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Glory to God, Son of the Father, begotten, not created; O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, choir of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all 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.
Child, for us sinners, poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee with love and awe.Who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?
O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Opening Prayer and Lighting of the Christ CandleAlmighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this night of the virgin Mary: 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.
Sung Response: “One Candle Is Lit” - On ScreensCome, listen, the sounds of God with us ring clear,
And signs of a cross in the distance appear.The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.
One candle is lit for the Christ birthday here.
Welcome and Passing of the PeaceAnnouncements
Offering of the PeopleOffertory: “The First Noel” - arr. Forrest; Adult Choir
Doxology: Hymnal No. 95Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below:Praise him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9.2-7 - Mark Pearson
Hymn: “Away in a Manger” - Hymnal No. 217Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the 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 cradle till morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
New Testament Reading: John 1.1-18Sermon: “The Problem is the Solution” - Rev. Jason Micheli
Anthem: “O, Holy Night” - Adam; Margaret and Patrick Vaughn, duet
Nicene CreedWe believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and un-seen.We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, 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 salvationhe 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 crucified 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 glorified. 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.
Receiving of the Light of Christ
Recessional Hymn: “Silent Night, Holy Night” - Hymnal No. 239Silent 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, Heavenly 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 thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, the Lord, at thy 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!
Postlude: “The Wexford Carol” - traditional, arr. Bonam; Caroline Evans, piano
Introit: “And the Angels Sang” - Schram; Women’s Ensemble
Call to WorshipLeader: The grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all, People: While we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Leader: He it is who gave himself for usPeople: So that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous of his good work for them.Leader: Let us declare his work for us. People: Amen.
Processional Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” vs. 1, 2, 3, and 5 - Hymnal No. 234O 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.
True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Glory to God, Son of the Father, begotten, not created; O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, choir of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all 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.
Child, for us sinners, poor and in the manger, we would embrace thee with love and awe.Who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?
O come, let us adore him, O Come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
Opening Prayer and Lighting of the Christ CandleAlmighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this night of the virgin Mary: 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.
Sung Response: “One Candle Is Lit” - On ScreensCome, listen, the sounds of God with us ring clear,
And signs of a cross in the distance appear.The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.
One candle is lit for the Christ birthday here.
Welcome and Passing of the PeaceAnnouncements
Offering of the PeopleOffertory: “Candlelight Carol” - Rutter; Women’s Ensemble
Doxology: Hymnal No. 95Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below:Praise him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 9.2-7 -Tracy Carney
Hymn: “Away in a Manger” - Hymnal No. 217Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the 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 cradle till morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.
New Testament Reading: John 1.1-18Sermon: “The Problem is the Solution” - Rev. Jason Micheli
Anthem: “O, Holy Night” - Adam; Kyla Carney, solo
The Great ThanksgivingLord’s Prayer: Hymnal #895
Christmas Eve Service Annandale UMC
December 24, 2019 ~ 11 p.m.
The beautiful poinsettias on our 2019 Christmas altar have been placed by the following persons:
From: In Memory of: Alice and Peter Snitzer Peggy WardAUMC friends Bruce George, son of Emma and Charlie GeorgeBeckie Himes and Miranda Lansberry Zachary HimesDebbie Strickland and Jay Morris Victoria and Robert Weyant, Debbie’s parentsJanet and Chuck Woods George LeroyJanet and Chuck Woods Jack and Jeanne RamsenJanet and Chuck Woods Dick and Jeanne WoodsJohn Morris Craig MorrisJohn Morris Polly MorrisKevin Sabo Janet Petty SaboLiz Lawson George W. LawsonMichelle Robinson Harvey and Vauline RobinsonMike and Sally Bizer Grandmother, Mina, Maxine and KarenPat and Gary Sherfey Gary’s parents and brother, Mabel, Gib and Ramon SherfeyPete and Alice Snitzer Our parentsSandra M. Chase Mr. & Mrs. John E. Chase, parentsThe McConville family Parents and grandparentsTheir children and grandchildren Norma and Dale HayTheir family Phil and Evie GibsonTheir family Frank and Arlene Vance
From: In Honor of:Alice and Peter Snitzer Don and DeEtte JohnsonDale and Terri Ruhter Our granddaughter, Lela HallissyDale and Terri Ruhter Parents-to-be Joel Ruhter and Molly ReynoldsDonald and DeEtte Johnson Kevin JohnsonDonald and DeEtte Johnson Ryan JohnsonHer children and grandchildren Martha C. White Her children Martha W. GroverHer children Lindsay S. McGeeHer nieces and nephews Liisa M. WhiteJack and Jane Underhill 9 grandchildrenJack and Jane Underhill Jane MayJay Morris and Debbie Strickland John MorrisJessica Vance Bill, Debbie, Jase, Laura, and Bailey HackmanJim McConville Judy McConvilleJim and Judy McConville Liz McConvilleJim, Judy, and Liz McConville Catie, Mark, Skyler and Piper PadgettMike and Sally Bizer Our 3 daughters and their familiesPat and Gary Sherfey Pat’s parents, Jeanne and Vincent GuidiPete and Alice Snitzer Our familyThe Gibson and Vance families Alice SnitzerThe McConville family Gwen Cody and Freda HillValerie, Mia and Thomas Our loved ones
Poinsettias can be picked up after the Christmas Eve service to be distributed to homebound members or brought home in celebration of the season.
But wait, there’s more!With year-round activities and guest speakers including award-winning theologians and authors, there’s always something to look forward to at AUMC!
Upcoming Events
Carols and Casseroles on Dec. 29: We are planning a special combined service at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 29. Come as you are to
celebrate the birth of Jesus with the singing of carols! Children and youth are encouraged to wear their pajamas. Bring your favorite dish or
casserole, and afterwards we’ll share a meal together!
A Brethren Epiphany Concert: Ring in the New Year with a message of good will and hope! Join the Brethren for an Epiphany concert on Sunday, Jan. 5, at
6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Bi-District Training Day, Jan. 18: The annual training day for clergy and laity in Northern Virginia will be Saturday, Jan. 18, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., at Floris UMC, 13600 Frying Pan Road in Herndon. The keynote speaker this year is Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz, lead pastor at The Nett Church. This year’s theme is “Diversity in Church: On Earth as it is in Heaven.” Registration is $60. On-site registration is $75. Find out more and register at https://bdtd.novaumc.org.
State of the Dream 2020: The FaithJustice Foundation’s sixth annual panel discussion on the state of Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream will be Sunday,
Jan. 19, at 12:30 p.m. at AUMC. The theme for 2020 is “Voting Rights in America.” Details and registration will be available at
www.faithjusticefoundation.org.
Connect,Grow, Serveat AUMC!
Activities For All Ages!
With over 15 different free classes and small groups doing everything from Bible studies to discussing complex moral questions, there’s a place for every adult in the AUMC Academy of Discipleship! Along with a range of classes for all, there are also special groups for men, women, and parents. Classes meet on Sundays and weeknights.
Our Youth ministries include ski trips, missions weekends, paintball, board games, and more! Students in grades six through 12 are welcome and wanted! Come experience God, ask questions, explore your beliefs, and put your faith into action by giving back to your community. Join us on Sundays for classes at 9:45 a.m. or our fun evening worship program, RAMP, at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
We invite children to have fun and learn about God’s love for them, with activities for 2-year-olds through fifth graders, including weekly Sunday school (9:45 a.m.). Bible stories are told with objects and encourage children to enter into the stories and relate them to their personal experience. Children are invited to learn empathy and charity through a variety of service activities. We also have a variety of seasonal celebrations, including St. Nick’s Worshop, an Easter festival, and Fall Fun Fest, as well as vacation Bible school in the summer.
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Let’s Help Our Neighbors and the World!
Is God calling you to serve in prison ministry? Our Kairos Prison Ministry team shares the love of Christ with the men at Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA. There are opportunities to serve for both men and women. Learn more at our next informational dinner, Saturday, Jan. 18, 5:30–8 p.m., in Wright Hall. RSVP to Bill Iwig at 301-365-7532 or [email protected].
Help make sandwiches and assemble meals on Thursdays: We make sandwiches and assemble backpack meals throughout the school year. We also provide bag lunches for the Bailey’s
Crossroads Community Shelter. If you’d like to help, join us at noon on Thursdays at the AUMC Mission Center on Heritage Drive. Volunteers can come for all or part of the time, and there are both stand-up and sit-down jobs. We begin by making lunches for the Bailey’s shelter, then assemble the backpack meals for local elementary schools, followed by making sandwiches for our food site. If you’d like to volunteer for the evening food distribution, plan to arrive at 4:30 p.m. to help unload the food and set up. Contact Betsy Clevenger at 240-682-2067 for details.
Volunteer to serve after-school meals at Poe Middle School by helping prepare, serve, or shop one Tuesday per month. For details, contact Sheila Kyer, 703-981-6080 or [email protected].
Be a part of our tutoring team on Wednesday afternoons during the school year, 3:45–5:45 p.m., in the Heritage Drive fellowship hall. Volunteers are needed to serve as tutors, readers and snack coordinators for students in grades 1–9. To volunteer, contact Jerry Beyer at 703-399-1395.
Collecting food for AUMC’s food programs: On the first Sunday of the month, we collect food in the colorful buckets inside the front doors for the ACCA food pantry. On the third Sunday of the month, we collect food for our Mission Center.
Children’s Clothes Closet: Donations of new or gently used clothing for infants and children are being collected for families who live around the Heritage Drive campus. A collection box is located at the AUMC Parent Resource Area (near room 311).
We have choirs for every age group, along with a bell choir and a contemporary band. AUMC also features solo musicians and special ensembles during services, as well as hosting concerts. AUMC’s Music Ministries periodically puts on fully staged Broadway musicals, which most recently included The Wizard of Oz (2014) and Children of Eden (2017).
