Celebrating 207 Years of Ministry! December 17, 2017/17 de diciembre 2017 Una celebración musical de Adviento y Navidad / Advent and Christmas Musical Celebration PRELUDE / Preludio ORACIÓN DE INVOCACIÓN / PRAYER OF INVOCATION GATHERING SONG / CORITO Ven, Señor, no tardes en llegar Estribillo/Refrain (All/Todxs): Ven, Señor, no tardes en llegar, y la paz al mundo le darás. Con tu luz podremos caminar; la noche se vuelve claridad. Come, Oh God, and dwell within this place, and your peace shall fall upon the earth. With your light we’ll journey with the poor; the night turns into morning dawn. Estrofa (Solo/Uno): Por las sendas de la vida, se abren nuevos horizontes. En las sombras de las penas, un nuevo sol brillará. In our waiting and our struggles, new horizons open up. In the shadows of our sorrows, the sun will shine with new light. +LLAMADO A LA ADORACIÓN / CALL TO WORSHIP +HYMN / HIMNO Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus /Ven, Jesús muy esperado
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Celebrating 207 Years of Ministry!
December 17, 2017/17 de diciembre 2017
Una celebración musical de Adviento y Navidad / Advent and Christmas Musical Celebration
PRELUDE / Preludio
ORACIÓN DE INVOCACIÓN / PRAYER OF INVOCATION
GATHERING SONG / CORITO Ven, Señor, no tardes en llegar
Estribillo/Refrain (All/Todxs): Ven, Señor, no tardes en llegar, y la paz al mundo le darás. Con tu luz podremos caminar; la noche se vuelve claridad.
Come, Oh God, and dwell within this place, and your peace shall fall upon the earth. With your light we’ll journey with the poor; the night turns into morning dawn. Estrofa (Solo/Uno): Por las sendas de la vida, se abren nuevos horizontes. En las sombras de las penas, un nuevo sol brillará.
In our waiting and our struggles, new horizons open up. In the shadows of our sorrows, the sun will shine with new light. +LLAMADO A LA ADORACIÓN / CALL TO WORSHIP +HYMN / HIMNO Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus /Ven, Jesús muy esperado
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LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES
God’s joy ignites embers, el gozo de Dios enciende las brasas under loss and sorrow, a pesar de todo and shows us an in-spite-of-this.
All/todxs: Emmanuel, God with us, Dios con Su Pueblo, when we leave this place, light this hope, la esperanza, peace, la paz, and joy, el gozo, on the wick of our lives, so all can treasure a simple smile, an unexpected laughter. Amen
+RESPONSE / HIMNO El cielo canta alegría / Heaven Is Singing for Joy P. Sosa
¡El cielo canta alegría, Aleluya! Porque en tu vida y la mía brilla la gloria de Dios.
Heaven is singing for joy, Alleluia. For in your life and in mine is shining the glory of God.
WELCOME OF VISITORS! /¡BIENVENIDOS, BIENVENIDAS!
We want to know if you are visiting us for the first time. If you are able, please stand, so that we may welcome you. Si nos visitas por primera vez, queremos conocerte. Te invitamos a ponerte de pie o levanta la mano para darte la bienvenida.
PLEGARIAS DEL PUEBLO / THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Response/en respuesta: “Escúchanos, oh Dios, may your joy shine on us.”
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CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS THROUGH SCRIPTURE, MUSIC, AND POETRY
En natus est Emanuel Michael Praetorius
En natus est Emanuel, Dominus, Quem praedixit Gabriel, Dominus, Dominus salvator noster est.
Hic jacet in praesepio, Dominus, Puer admirabilis, Dominus. Dominus salvator noster est.
Haec lux est orta hodie, Dominus, Ex Maria Virgine, Dominus. Dominus salvator noster est.
Lo! Emmanuel, the Lord, is born, whom Gabriel foretold, the Lord— the Lord is our savior.
Here he lies in a manger, the Lord— wondrous boy, the Lord— the Lord is our savior.
This light, the Lord, has dawned this day from the Virgin Mary. The Lord is our savior.
Philippians 2: 5-11
Right side/el derecho:
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.
Left side/la izquierda:
Therefore, God also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Born to Die Glenn Burleigh Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.’ But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a virgin?’ The angel said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible
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with God.’ Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.
Oh, Holy Night/ Oh, noche santa Adolph Adam
Un Dios que casi no conocemos / Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero The God We Hardly Knew
Reader: No one can celebrate a genuine Christmas without being truly poor.
All/todxs: The self-sufficient, the proud, those who, because they have everything, look down on others, those who have no need even of God - for them, there will be no Christmas. Reader: Only the poor, the hungry, those who need someone to come on their behalf, will have that someone.
All/todxs: That someone is God. Emmanuel. God-with-us. Without poverty of spirit there can be no abundance of God
Niño lindo Venezuelan Christmas Carol
Niño lindo, ante ti me rindo, Niño lindo, eres tú mi Dios.
Lovely child, to you I surrender, Lovely child, you are my God.
Luke 2:8-18
En esa misma región había unos pastores que pasaban la noche en el campo, turnándose para cuidar sus rebaños. Sucedió que un ángel del Señor se les apareció. La gloria del Señor los envolvió en su luz, y se llenaron de temor. Pero el ángel les dijo: «No tengan miedo. Miren que les traigo buenas noticias que serán motivo de mucha alegría para todo el pueblo. Hoy les ha nacido en la Ciudad de David un Salvador, que es Cristo el Señor. Esto les servirá de señal: Encontrarán a un niño envuelto en pañales y acostado en un pesebre».
De repente apareció una multitud de ángeles del cielo, que alababan a Dios y decían:
«Gloria a Dios en las alturas, y en la tierra paz a los que gozan de su buena voluntad».
Cuando los ángeles se fueron al cielo, los pastores se dijeron unos a otros: «Vamos a Belén, a ver esto que ha pasado y que el Señor nos ha dado a conocer».
Así que fueron de prisa y encontraron a María y a José, y al niño que estaba acostado en el pesebre. Cuando vieron al niño, contaron lo que les habían dicho acerca de él, y cuantos lo oyeron se asombraron de lo que los pastores decían.
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Pastores a Belén / Oh, Come to Bethlehem
Choir: Oh, come to Bethlehem; you shepherds, hurry to see the newborn child, the Christ, the son of Mary. Look here, look here! The child of hope is born. Now bring a gift so sweet to the child; in one so small our God has smiled.
Is It Far to Bethlem City? Giovanni Gastoldi/ Francis Guentner
Those Who Saw the Star Julia Esquivel
Reader: The Word became Light, luz
The Word became History, historia The Word became Conflict, conflicto The Word, la palabra, became Indomitable Spirit, and sowed its seeds … and those-of-good-will, heard the angels sing, el canto de ángeles Tired knees were strengthened, trembling hands were stilled, and the people who wandered in darkness saw the light! Entonces, The Word, la palabra, became flesh in a nation-pregnant-with-freedom, The Spirit, el Espíritu, strengthened the arms which forged Hope, The Verb, y el Verbo, became flesh in the people who perceived a new day…
All/todxs: The Word, la palabra, became the seed-of-justice and we conceived peace. The Word, la palabra, made justice to rain and peace came forth from the furrows in the land. Grace and Truth celebrated together in the laughter of the children rescued by life. And the Word, la palabra, shall continue sowing futures in the furrows of Hope. And on the horizon the Word, la palabra, made light invited us to relive a thousand dawns toward the Kin-dom that comes…
Follow That Star Peter Gritton
INVITACIÓN AL DISCIPULADO CRISTIANO / THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
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+HIMNO / HYMN Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Se oye un son en alta esfera
THE INVITATION TO THE OFFERING / LA OFRENDA
To connect and contribute online please go to parkavenuechristian.com/give
OFERTORIO / OFFERTORY Ding, Dong Merrily on High French Carol, arr. Mager
+THE DOXOLOGY / LA DOXOLOGÍA
What can I offer poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb. If I were a wise one, I would do my part, But what I can I offer: all my heart.
ORACIÓN DE OFERTORIO / OFFERTORY PRAYER
PREFACE / PREFACIO
TE INVITAMOS A LA MESA DE COMUNIÓN / THE INVITATION TO THE TABLE
THE BLESSING OF THE ELEMENTS / BENDICIÓN DEL PAN Y EL VINO
CHRIST’S PRAYER / EL PADRE NUESTRO
Our God in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our sins/debts/trespasses, as we forgive those who sin/debt/trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos santificado sea tu nombre. Venga a nosotros tu reino, hágase Tu voluntad, en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día. Perdona nuestras deudas/ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden. No nos dejes caer en tentación y líbranos del mal. Porque tuyo es el reino, tuyo es el poder y la gloria, ahora y siempre. Amén.
LA CENA DEL SEÑOR / SHARING THE LORD’S SUPPER
Christmas Lullaby John Rutter
THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING / ORACIÓN DE GRATITUD
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+CANTO DE ENVÍO / SENDING FORTH SONG Joy to the World / Al mundo gozo proclamad
THE BLESSING / LA BENDICIÓN
+THE PASSING OF THE PEACE / COMPARTAMOS LA PAZ
During this moment in our service, we express appreciation, expresamos nuestro agradecimiento, to our visitors, a nuestras visitas, with a warm welcome, de manera amable y calurosa. Say hello, salude, stretch your hand, dele la mano, especially, en especial, to those who are visiting us for the first or second time, a los que nos visitan por primera vez.
THE POSTLUDE / POSLUDIO Rise up, Shepherd / Go Tell It arr. Gene Grier/ Lowell Everson
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PARTICIPANTS IN TODAY’S SERVICE:
Preaching: The Rev. Kaji Douša; Liturgist: The Rev. Sydney Avent and The Rev. Stephanie Kendell, Readers: Patrik Douša, Darell Hunt, Meghan Janssen, Socrates Echavarria Mendez, Sandra Rivera, and The Rev. Ismael Sanchez; Officiants: Richard Sturm and The Rev. Kaji Douša; Deacons: Socrates Echavarria Mendez, Jasmine Sykes-Kunk, Janet Martin; Director of Music Ministry: Saya Callner; Pianist: Jason Wirth; Artist-in-Residence: Dr. Tony McNeill; Instrumentalist: Juan Herrera, percussion; Soloist: Tamara Jade
Today’s flowers Today’s flowers honor/celebrate justice, freedom, equality, diversity and human rights.
Flowers may be given in memory or in honor of someone in your life or to celebrate a special occasion. Call the church office at 212-288-3246, ext. 102 to place your order.
This Week’s Mission Offering: UCC Christmas Fund. The UCC Christmas Fund provides direct financial assistance to retired and active United Church of Christ authorized ministers and lay employees and their surviving spouses, including pension and health premium supplementation, emergency assistance, and Christmas thank-you checks. Thank you for your generous offering his morning.
Musical and Liturgical acknowledgements:
Ven, Señor, no tardes en llegar – Music and Words: Gregorio Fernández, English trans. Jeanette Zaragoza-De León
Joy to the World / Al mundo gozo – Music: G.F. Händel, Words: Isaac Watts, Spanish trans. Albert Lehenbauer. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-715488
Everybody needs a place to belong. Find yours here!
Our Vision We dare to see a faithful, growing healthy congregation in the hundreds over the next five years that seeks to demonstrate true community, deep Christian spirituality and a passion for justice.
Our Values We dare to be a church that embraces and celebrates the divinity and dignity of difference by actively seeking and welcoming all people regardless of race, age, culture, economic circumstance, sexual/gender orientation, physical or mental condition. We dare to be a church that lives to serve others.
Our Mission We dare to do ministry in such a way that reaches and impacts the upper east side, the city of New York and beyond with the radical claims of the gospel of Jesus Christ through our worship and witness as we strive to build the beloved community of God.
Visiting or checking us out today?
The Park may be the place for you. Here’s how to connect:
• Join us for Coffee Hour, a time of refreshments and hospitality immediately after worship.
• Ask questions or make inquiries of the Greeters and Deacons, fill out a welcome card or the pew pad.
• Wanting to connect with Pastor Douša? Call or email the church office. She would welcome the opportunity to meet over a meal or drinks. Please call 212-288-3246 or email [email protected].
Thinking about joining?
It would be our pleasure to welcome you to The Park. It is easy to join, simply walk forward during the singing of the Invitation to Christian Discipleship (right after the sermon). Pastor Douša will receive you and the whole church will welcome you.
Sharing Your Time, Talents and Treasure
We want you to live out your calling here at The Park, and we need your time and your talents, as well as your financial support. Please know that so much of what we are able to do is because of the generous service and support of our members and friends.
If you’d like to receive a pledge card, please see one of the Deacons after worship.
Remembering those in prayer this week:
Bess Terry, Worley Reynolds, Justin Strickland, Etti Schiller, Francisca Torres, Mary Virginia Moore, Josiah Waters, Jaimie Arkelian, Dorothy McCarthy, Terry Jones, Teresa Sulyok, Sigrid Sunstedt, Clara Watrobski, Tomás Andrew, Barbara Sanders, Beth Mandelbaum, Roberta Brodfeld, Joyce Clevenger, Rev. Ajaye, Richie Burriesa, Cara Bray, Jenny Velazquez, Micah Bain, Rev. Luis-Alfredo Cartagena Zayas and Rev. Dr. Evelyn DeJesus, Robin Pastor Alberto Fernandez and his family, Pam Wood, Patty Ewald and Iris Williams Soaper.
If you have additions or deletions to the prayer list, please notify the church office at 212-288-3246.
Visit our website to read more testimonials.
December 17, 2017 Edition
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Upcoming:
Every Sunday, Choir Rehearsal, 9:00 am, The Park | Every Sunday, Adult Bible Study, 10:00 am, Room A | Every Tuesday,
Recorder Consort Rehearsal, 6:00 pm, The Park | Every Saturday, Saturday Community Lunch Program, 1:30 pm, Manhattan
Church of Christ, 48 East 80th Street near Madison Avenue
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Note: The December 17 Session has been rescheduled to the date above.
