DECEMBER 24/25, 2010 - St. James's Episcopal Church

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Sinfonia 10:30 P.M. CHORAL PRELUDE Selections from Handel’s Messiah Recitative: Comfort ye, my people Rick Mellott, tenor Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned. The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. -Isaiah 40:1-3 Air: Every valley shall be exalted Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low: the crooked straight, and the rough places plain. -Isaiah 40:4 Chorus: And the glory of the Lord And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it. -Isaiah 40:5 Recitative: Behold, a virgin shall conceive Heather Jones, alto Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Emmanuel, God with us. -Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 Air and Chorus: O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up into the high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. -Isaiah 40:9; 60:1 Chorus: For unto us a child is born For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Aria: Rejoice greatly Antonia FD Vassar, soprano Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion, Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem, behold, thy King cometh unto thee. He is the righteous Saviour. And he shall speak peace unto the heathen. -Zechariah 9:9-10 Recitative: There were shepherds abiding in the fields Sabrina LaFleur, soprano There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. -Luke 2:8, 9 And the angel said unto them, 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 Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. -Luke 2:10, 11 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heav’nly host praising God, and saying, -Luke 2:13 Chorus: Glory to God Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will toward men. -Luke 2:14
WORSHIP TODAY The garlands in the church today are given to the Glory of God in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Meek, Jr., Wilson Meek, Robert Meek, Mr. and Mrs. John Dorsey Brown, General and Mrs. Richard A. Edwards, Jr., Virginia Brown Trice, Dorothy Meek Brockenbrough, Austin Brockenbrough, Jr., Austin Brockenbrough Neal, and Edward F. Neal DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 P.M. FAMILY CHRISTMAS EUCHARIST Preacher: The Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith Celebrant: The Reverend Whitney Zimmerman Deacon: The Reverend Ann Dieterle Assisting Priests: The Reverend Douglas Burgoyne and The Reverend Dr. Mark Cooper Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Michael Lantz, Carol Midkiff, Heather Barber, Barry Scott, and Stacy Brinkley Lectors: Cary Milley and Bob Battle Acolytes: Team 5: Anne Peyton Leitch, Team Captain; Alec Ball, Anna Dorsey, Rossie Hutcheson, Lizzy Walker, Kaelie Jaeger, and Ben Moore; John and Liza Leitch, Adult Leaders Musicians: Cherub Choir, Children’s Choir and Youth Choir Music Director: Dr. Mark Whitmire Organist: W. Thomas Cunningham, Jr. “Venite adoremus” Soloists: Anne Mason Ruth, Joseph Ascoli Piano: Jeanne Lapierre; Violin: Brian Lapierre “Twas in the Moon of Wintertime” Bells: Jeanne Lapierre, Kevin Lapierre; Violin: Brian Lapierre Drum: Ian Townsend Advent Wreath: Scott, Kathe, Tyler, Katherine and Scott Hetzer Ushers Team 1: Ed Baldwin, Elliott Harrigan, Bill Londrey, John Palen, Randy Smith, Phil Sprinkle, Charlie Whitaker, Brent Winn, Tom Brown, and John Daniel, Head Usher Team 11: Ron Cain, Whitt Clement, Richard Dickinson, Bart Farinholt, Berkeley Fergusson, Jim Goggins, Mike Innes, Scott Redmond, Matt Cooper, and Wyatt Beazley IV, Head Usher; Rich Walker, Chief Usher Video Squad: Dave Johnson 6:00 P.M. FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS EUCHARIST, RITE II Preacher: The Reverend Randolph Marshall Hollerith Celebrant: The Reverend Ann Dieterle Deacon: The Reverend Douglas Burgoyne Assisting Priest: The Reverend Whitney Zimmerman Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Tom Baker and Margie Gray Lectors: Fran McDermott and Brewster Rawls Acolytes Team 6: Mac Robertson, Team Captain; Ford Beazley, Isabel Owen, Massey Owen, Bill Londrey, Georgia Beazley, and Jane McGehee; Susan Robertson, Adult Leader Musicians: West Gallery Choir Organist and Choir Director: Virginia Ewing Whitmire Conductor: Dr. Mark Whitmire Soloists: Antonia Fisher-Duke, Jane Harrison, Richard Rumble, Massie Valentine, George Bishop Advent Wreath: Richard Rumble Ushers: Team 8: Ray Ashworth, Susan Bain, Chris Bredrup, DeWitt Casler, John Helfrich, Brooks Smith, Brian Wingfield, and Justin Moyer, Head Usher; Harry Turton, Chief Usher
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