Christmas Eve 11:00 - Grace Episcopal Church

Eve of the NativityGrace Episcopal Churchin the City of CharlestonChoral Eucharist, Rite IIDecember 24, 200811:00 p.m.

Christmas Greetings to our VisitorsWe are glad you are with us thisChristmastide. The map on thispage is designed to help you findyour way around during your visit.Here are some quick facts that maybe helpful:Welcome: Baptized Christians ofevery age are invited to receive HolyCommunion.Persons with disabilities: If youwould like to receive Communionbut cannot come to the altar rail,please let an usher know so theSacrament can be brought to you.Large-print prayer books andamplified listening equipment areavailable from any usher.Nursery: The nursery is open from4:45 p.m. until the end of the 5:00p.m. service on Christmas Eve. Paidstaff and parent volunteers are thereto welcome children from birththrough age 2. Throughout the year,the nursery is available at all Sundayservices and on Wednesday eveningswhenever dinner is being served.Children: Children are welcome tostay in church with their parents.Look in the cart at the rear of thechurch for crayons, paper, coloringpages, books and other resources. Ifyou feel the need to take your childoutside, there is a sound system inthe Garden where you can continueto listen to the service.Throughout the year, Grace offers a9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist, with aChildren’s Chapel for ages 3-4offered in the nursery area; thechildren come back into church justbefore Holy Communion at ThePeace.Parking: If you parked in the citygarage at the corner of Wentworthand St. Philip Street, have your ticketstamped by an usher, or take thisbulletin to show the attendant. Youwill not be charged for parking. Thisalso works during our Sunday andWednesday services. Sevenhandicapped parking spaces areavailable in the church lots adjacentto the building.Restrooms: Exit at the rear sidedoors toward the garden and walkalong the covered cloister throughthe door into Hanahan Hall. Turnleft, and the restrooms are on theright. Diaper changing facilities arein the nursery.Want to know more? Pleasecomplete one of the Visitor Cards inyour pew, and drop it in thecollection plate or give it to an usher.Cover image: Detail of Adoration of the Shepherds by Charles Le Brun, 1689. Oil on canvas, Musée du Louvre, ParisPage 2

Grace Episcopal ChurchIn the City of Charleston11:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist Rite IIDecember 24, 2008Welcome to Grace Church, celebrating our 162nd year of service and worship in Charleston.Please turn off all electronic paging devices and cellular telephones before the liturgy begins.MUSIC BEFORE THE LITURGYORGANToccata on ‘Antioch’Craig PhillipsSussex CarolOn Christmas night all Christians sing,To hear the news the angels bring,News of great joy, news of great mirth.News of our merciful King’s birth.Then why should men on earth be so sad,Since our Redeemer made us glad,When from our sin he set us free,All for to gain our liberty?When sin departs before his grace,Then life and health come in its place;Angels and men with joy may sing,All for to see the newborn King.All out of darkness we have light,Which made the angels sing this night:‘Glory to God and peace to men,now and for evermore. Amen’.Music: English traditional carol arranged by David WillcocksOf the Father’s love begottenOf the Father’s love begotten,Ere the worlds began to be,He is Alpha and Omega,He the Source, the Ending He;Of the things that are that have been,And that future years shall see,Evermore and evermore.O that birth for ever blessed,When the Virgin full of grace,By the Holy Ghost conceiving,Bare the Savior of our race;And the Babe, the world’s Redeemer,First revealed His sacred faceEvermore and evermore.O ye heights of heav’n adore Him;Angel hosts, His praises sing;Pow’rs, dominions, bow before Him,And extol our god and King.Let no tongue on earth be silent,Every voice in concert ring,Evermore and evermore.Christ, to Thee, with God the Father,And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee,Hymn and chant and high thanksgivingAnd unwearied praises be;Honor, glory, and dominion,And eternal victory,Evermore and evermore. Amen.Words: Aurelius Clemens Prudentius; tr. John Mason Neale and Henry William BakerMusic: Divinum Mysterium; 13 th century plainsong; setting by John CarterPage 3

On this day, earth shall ringOn this day earth shall ringWith the song children singTo the Lord, Christ our King.Born on earth to save us,Him the Father gave us,Ideo, Ideo, Ideo.Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo!His the doom, ours the mirth,When He came down to earth,Bethlehem saw His birth,Ox and ass beside Him,From the cold would hide Him.Ideo, Ideo, Ideo.Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo!God’s bright star, o’er His head,Wise men three to Him led,Kneel they low by His bed,Lay their gifts before Him.Praise Him and adore Him.Ideo, Ideo, Ideo.Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo!On this day Angels sing,With their song earth shall ringPraising Christ, Heaven’s King.Born on earth to save us,Peace and love He gave us,Ideo, Ideo, Ideo.Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo!Words:From an old Swedish CarolMusic: H.C. Stewart; Personent hodieWhat is this lovely fragrance?What is this lovely fragrance waftingLike to the scents of flow'rs in spring?Shepherds, O tell us, whence such beautyHear you not heav'nly caroling?What is this lovely fragrance waftingLike to the scents of flow'rs in spring?What is this light so fair, so tenderBreaking upon our wond'ring eyes?Never the Morning Star so radiantFollowed his course o'er eastern skies.What is this light so fair, so tenderBreaking upon our wond'ring eyes?Shepherds, O haste with eager footstepsSeek the Saviour, born today.Low at His feet we lay our treasure,Heart's adoration, love for aye.Shepherds, O haste with eager footstepsSeek the Saviour, born today.Words: Old French CarolMusic: Healey WillanPage 4 - Christmas Eve 11:00

ORGANChorale Prelude on ‘Der Tag, der ist so freudenreich’ BWV 605(‘This is the day that is so joyous’)J.S. BachAnnunciation Carol (Nova, nova ave fit ex Eva)Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Gabriel of high degree,He was sent from Trinity,To Nazareth of Galilee;Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.He met a maiden in that place,There he knelt before her face,And said, “Hail Mary, full of grace.”Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.When the maiden heard his song,She was filled with troubles strong,And feared that she had done a wrong.Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Then said the angel, “Fear not thou,For thou shalt conceive in great virtueThe Saviour thou shalt call Jesu.”Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.“There are yet but six months gonesince Elizabeth conceived Johnto be the Herald of God’s Son;”Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Then said the maiden, “ Verily,I am thy servant right truly,Ecce ancilla Domini.”Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Nova, nova, nova, nova, ave fit ex Eva.Dormi, JesuWords:Anonymous; 15th Century EnglishMusic: Robert W. LehmanDormi, Jesu! mater ridetQuaetam dulcem somnum videt,Dormi, Jesu, dormi, Jesu blandule.Dormi, Jesu, dormi, Jesu blandule.Sinon dormis, mater ploratInter fila cantans orat,Blande, veni blande, veni, somnule.Dormi, Jesu, dormi, Jesu blandule.Sleep, sweet baby! my cares beguiling:Mother sits beside thee, smiling;Sleep, my darling, sleep, my darling, tenderly.Dormi, Jesu, dormi, Jesu blandule, dormi Jesu.Words: Latin, origin unknown; English, S.T. Coleridge (1772-1834)Music: John RutterChristmas Eve 11:00 - Page 5

The holly and the ivyThe holly and the ivyWhen they are both full grown;Of all the trees that are in the woodThe holly bears the crown.(Refrain)O the rising of the sunAnd the running of the deer,The playing of the merry organ,Sweet singing in the choir.The holly bears a blossomAs white as any flower;And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo be our sweet Saviour.(Refrain)The holly bears a berryAs red as any blood;And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo do poor sinners good.(Refrain)The holly bears a prickleAs sharp as any thorn;And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristOn Christmas Day in the morn.(Refrain)The holly bears a barkAs bitter as any gall;And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristFor to redeem us all.(Refrain)Words: Traditional EnglishMusic: English traditional carol arranged by Craig PhillipsGloria (1974)Allegro vivace (Mvt. I)Gloria in excelsis Deo.Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.Gratias agimus tibiPropter magnam gloriam tuam.Gloria in excelsis Deo.Words:From ‘The Ordinary of the Mass” – Roman RiteMusic: John RutterORGANChorale Prelude on ‘In dulci jubilo’, BWV 729Glory to God in the highest.And on earth peace to all those of good will.We praise thee. We bless thee.We worship thee. We glorify thee.We give thanks to theeaccording to thy great glory.Glory to God in the highest.J.S. BachPage 6 - Christmas Eve 11:00

Here is the little doorHere is the little door, lift up the latch, O lift!We need not wander more but enter with our gift;Our gift of finest gold.Gold that was never bought nor sold;Myrrh to be strewn about His bed;Incense in clouds about His head;All for the Child that stirs not in His sleep,But holy slumber hold with as and sheep.Bend low about His bed, for each He has a gift;See how His eyes awake, lift up your hands, O lift!For gold, He gives a keen-edged sword(Defend with it Thy little Lord!)For incense, smoke of battle redMyrrh for the honored happy dead;Gifts for His children, terrible and sweet;Touched by such tiny hands andOh such tiny feet.Words: Francis ChestertonMusic: Herbert HowellsORGANToccata on ‘Veni Emmanuel’Andrew CarterChristmasLo, in the silent nightA child to God is bornAnd all is brought againThat ere was lost or lorn.Could but thy soul, O man,Become a silent night!God would be born in theeAnd set all things aright.15th CenturyChristmas Eve 11:00 - Page 7

Please stand.CHORAL EUCHARISTProcessional Hymn O come, all ye faithful Adeste fideles1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;come and behold him, born the King of angels;(Refrain)O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him,O come, let us adore him,Christ the Lord.2. God from God, Light from Light eternal,lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;only begotten Son of the Father;(Refrain)3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;glory to God, glory in the highest,(Refrain)4. See how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle,leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze;we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;(Refrain)5. 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?(Refrain)6. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,born this happy morning;Jesus to thee be glory givn;Word of the Father,now in flesh appearing;(Refrain)THE WORD OF GODAcclamation and ResponseCelebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.Celebrant: The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us:People: And we beheld his glory.Kyrie (choir) Missa Brevis No. 4 (Corde natus ex parentis) Healey WillanA Station at the Creche of ChristmasCelebrant: Behold, the dwelling of God with creation.People: He will dwell with us and we shall be his people.Celebrant: God himself is with us. Alleluia.People: Come let us adore him. Alleluia.Celebrant: Eternal Father, you sent your only-begotten Son to take our human nature upon him, and to beborn of the Blessed Virgin Mary: May this Creche be a sign of his humble birth; and grant that we whojoyfully behold his appearing may be strengthened to greet him when he comes again in glory; even the sameJesus Christ Our Lord and Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in gloryeverlasting.People:Amen.Page 8 - Christmas Eve 11:00

GloriaRegent SquareThe Collect for The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus ChristO God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, whohave known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you andthe Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.Please be seated.The First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings goodnews, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” Listen! Your sentinels lift up theirvoices, together they sing for joy; for in plain sight they see the return of the LORD to Zion. Break forthtogether into singing, you ruins of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted his people, he has redeemedJerusalem. The LORD has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earthshall see the salvation of our God.Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 9

Canticle (choir) Ding dong! merrily on high 16 th c. French tuneharm. Charles WoodDing dong! merrily on high in heav'n the bells are ringing:Ding dong! verily the sky is riv'n with angel singing.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!E'en so here below, below, let steeple bells be swungen,And io, io, io, by priest and people sungen.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!Pray you, dutifully prime your matin chime, ye ringers;May you beautifully rime your evetime song, ye singers.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!The Epistle: Hebrews 1:1-4Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days hehas spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things byhis powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty onhigh, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.Please stand.Gradual Hymn O little town of Bethlehem Forest Green1. O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by;yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting Light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in thee tonight.2. For Christ is born of Mary;and gathered all above,while mortals sleep, the angels keeptheir watch of wondering love.O morning stars, togetherproclaim the holy birth!and praises sing to God the King,and peace to men on earth.3. O holy Child of Bethlehem,descend to us, we pray;cast out our sin and enter in,be born in us today.We hear the Christmas angelsthe great glad tidings tell;O come to us, abide with us,our Lord Emmanuel!Page 10 - Christmas Eve 11:00

The Holy Gospel: John 1:1-14Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.People: Glory to you, Lord Christ.In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in thebeginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darknesscomprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness,to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent tobear witness of that Light. That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. Hewas in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, andhis own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor ofthe will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord.People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.Acclamation (choir) Gloria in excelsis Deo Paul HalleySermonPlease stand.The Nicene CreedWe believe in one God,the Father, the Almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all that is, seen and unseen.Gloria in excelsis Deo.Glory to God in the highestWords: From ‘The Ordinary of the Mass” – Roman RiteWe 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 Spirithe 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 againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 11

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.The Prayers of the PeopleCelebrant: My sisters and brothers in the peace of God, all the gifts we shall give and receive in thesedays are but small tokens of the gift that shines forth in God’s word made flesh this night.From grateful hearts let us intercede for all who find themselves longing for this deepest,truest gift, saying: Lord, hear our prayer.Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Intercessor:People:Celebrant:That the peace proclaimed by angels in the shepherds’ field might be realized on everyfield of war and on every street of violence, let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That the child born to us might find in our hearts warm welcome by our openness tothe needs of the homeless and the hungry, let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That in this time of gift-giving we might become more responsive to the abandoned, thedespairing, and the mourning, let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That the leaders, especially Mark, our Bishop, Katharine, our Presiding Bishop, and Rowan,Archbishop of Canterbury, and all members of the church be renewed by the loving mercy ofour God, let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That the rejoicing of this day might be a bond leading us to true communion of life andworship, let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That the joy and consolation of the Wonderful Counselor might enliven all who arestruck down by disease and illness, [N.], let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.That the blessed hope we celebrate this night might be the fulfillment of all who have gonebefore us in faith, [N.], let us pray to the Lord:Lord, hear our prayer.God of darkness and silence, you have pierced the quiet of this night by the utterance ofyour word in our flesh. May our words of praise and petition be strong echoes of yourChristmas word, so that all might come to the peace you promise in Jesus, who is Lord andGod this night and forever. Amen.Page 12 - Christmas Eve 11:00

The Confession of Sin and AbsolutionCelebrant: Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.People: Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, bywhat we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we havenot loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your SonJesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to theglory of your Name. Amen.Celebrant: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ,strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.The PeaceCelebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.People: And also with you.THE HOLY COMMUNIONOffertory Anthem Masters in this hall French traditional carolarr. David WillcocksMasters in this hall,Hear ye news todayBrought from over sea,And ever I you pray:(Refrain)Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Nowell sing we clear!Holpen are all folk on earth,Born is God’s Son so dear:Nowell! Nowell! Nowell!Nowell sing we loud!God today hath poor folk raisedAnd cast a-down the proud.Going o’er the hills,Through the milk-white snow,Heard I ewes bleatWhile the wind did blow:(Refrain)Shepherds many an oneSat among the sheep,No man spake more wordThan they had been asleep:(Refrain)Quoth I, ‘Fellows mine,Why this guise sit ye?Making but dull cheer,Shepherds though ye be?’(Refrain)‘Shepherds should of rightLeap and dance and sing,Thus to see ye sit,Is a right strange thing’:(Refrain)Quoth these fellows then,‘To Bethlem town we go,To see a mighty lordLie in manger low’:(Refrain)‘How name ye this lord,Shepherds?’ then said I,‘Very God,’ they said,‘Come from heaven high’;(Refrain)This is Christ the Lord,Masters, be ye glad!Christmas is come in,And no folk should be sad:(Refrain)Members of the congregation will present the offerings and oblations of our life and labor to the Lord.Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 13

Please stand.Presentation HymnGloria (Iris)Kneelers have been removed from the pews for safekeeping while “Saving Grace” work proceeds, so we invite youto remain standing during the Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer).Page 14 - Christmas Eve 11:00

The Great Thanksgiving (Eucharistic Prayer B)Celebrant: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them to the Lord.Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.The Celebrant proceedsIt is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who by the mighty power of the HolySpirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered fromthe bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven,who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:Sanctus and BenedictusRichard ProulxHoly, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.Then the Celebrant continuesWe give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; inthe calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in theWord made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary,to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy tostand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out ofdeath into life.On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you,he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do thisfor the remembrance of me.”After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drinkthis, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for theforgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."Therefore, according to his command, O Father,Celebrant and PeopleWe remember his death,We proclaim his resurrection,We await his coming in glory;Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 15

The Celebrant continuesAnd we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from yourcreation, this bread and this wine.We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of theBody of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may beacceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things insubjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with the Blessed Virgin Mary,Blessed Joseph, and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters;through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of oursalvation.By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, AlmightyFather, now and for ever. AMEN.The Lord’s PrayerAnd now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,Celebrant and PeopleOur 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 thosewho 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,for ever and ever. Amen.The Breaking of the BreadFraction Anthem Christ our Passover (Festival Eucharist) Craig PhillipsAll: RefrainChoir:All:Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us. Therefore let us keep the feast.RefrainAgnus Dei (choir) Missa Brevis No. 4 (Corde natus ex parentis) Healey WillanPage 16 - Christmas Eve 11:00

The Communion of the PeopleThe Episcopal Church invites all baptized Christians of any age to the Lord’s Table. To receive the consecratedBread, extend your hands upward, palms crossed. When receiving the Wine, please assist the chalice as it isoffered; or, having consumed the Bread, you may return to your seat. We believe Christ fully present in eitherelement. If you are not baptized, or if you prefer not to receive the Sacrament, you may ask for a blessing.Gluten-free wafers are available at the altar rail. Please speak to a priest at the rail when you come forward forCommunion.Communion Motet No small wonder Paul EdwardsSmall wonder the star,Small wonder the light,The angels in chorus,The shepherds in fright;But stable and manger for God –No small wonder!Small wonder the kings,Small wonder they boreThe gold and the incense,The myrrh, to adore:But God gives his life on a cross –No small wonder!Small wonder the love,Small wonder the grace,The power, the glory,The light of his face;But all to redeem my poor heart –No small wonder!Text: Paul WigmoreCommunion CarolsThe congregation is invited to join in the singing of these hymns.A stable lamp is lightedAndújar1. A stable lamp is lighted,Whose glow shall wake the sky;The stars shall bend their voices,And every stone shall cry.And every stone shall cry.And straw like gold shall shine;A barn shall harbor heaven,A stall become a shrine2. This child through David’s cityshall ride in triumph by;The palm shall strew its branches,And every stone shall cry.And every stone shall cry.Though heavy, dull, and dumb,And lie within the roadwayTo pave his kingdom come.3. Yet he shall be forsaken,And yielded up to die;The sky shall groan and darken,And every stone shall cry.And every stone shall cry.For stony hearts of men:God’s blood upon the spearhead,God’s love refused again.4. But now, as at the ending,The low is lifted high;The stars shall bend their voices,And every stone shall cry.And every stone shall cry.In praises of the ChildBy whose descent among usThe worlds are reconciled.Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 17

Good Christian friends, rejoice1. Good Christian friends, rejoicewith heart and soul and voice;give ye heed to what we say:Jesus Christ is born today;ox and ass before him bow,and he is in the manger now.Christ is born today!Christ is born today!2. Good Christian friends, rejoicewith heart and soul and voice;Now ye hear of endless bliss;Jesus Christ was born for this!He hath opened heaven’s door,and we are blest for evermore.Christ was born for this!Christ was born for this!In dulci jubilo3. Good Christian friends, rejoicewith heart and soul and voice;Now ye need not fear the grave:Jesus Christ was born to save!Calls you one and calls you allto gain his everlasting hall.Christ was born to save!Christ was born to save!What child is this, who, laid to restGreensleeves1. What child is this, who, laid to rest,on Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,while shepherds watch are keeping?(Refrain)This, this is Christ the King,whom shepherds guard and angels sing;haste, haste to bring him laud,the babe, the son of Mary.2. Why lies he in such mean estatewhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian, fear: for sinners herethe silent Word is pleading.(Refrain)3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,Come, peasant, king, to own him;the King of kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone him.(Refrain)Candlelight is shared among the congregation.Hymn Silent night, holy night Stille Nacht(Richard Show, Flute)Solo (Esther Williams)Silent night, holy night,all is calm, all is brightround yon virgin mother and child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace.Sleep in heavenly peace.Choir: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!All:Silent night, holy night,Son of God, love’s pure lightradiant beams from thy holy face,with the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord at thy birth.Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.Please stand.The Postcommunion Prayer (said together)Eternal God, heavenly Father,you have graciously accepted us as living membersof your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,and you have fed us with spiritual foodin the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.Send us now into the world in peace,and grant us strength and courageto love and serve youwith gladness and singleness of heart;through Christ our Lord. Amen.Page 18 - Christmas Eve 11:00

The Christmas BlessingCandles are extinguished.Processional Hymn Hark! the herald angels sing Mendelssohn1. Hark! the herald angels singglory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled!Joyful, all ye nations, rise,join the triumph of the skies;with the angelic host proclaimChrist is born in Bethlehem!(Refrain)Hark! the herald angels singglory to the newborn King!2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;Christ, the everlasting Lord;late in time behold him come,offspring of the Virgin’s womb.Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;hail the incarnate Deity.Pleased as man with man to dwell;Jesus, our Emmanuel!(Refrain)3. Mild he lays his glory by,born that we no more may die,born to raise us from the earth,born to give us second birth.Risen with healing in his wings,light and life to all he brings,hail, the Sun of Righteousness!hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!(Refrain)DismissalCelebrant: Alleluia! Go forth in the name of the newborn Christ.People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!Voluntary Toccata (Symphonie V) C. M. WidorThe flowers and greens in the church are given to the Glory of Godand in memory of loved ones(see page 21)Christmas Eve 11:00 - Page 19

† † †Service ParticipantsCelebrant/PreacherThe Reverend Canon J. Michael A. WrightGospellerThe Reverend Paul GilbertAssisting ClergyThe Reverend Alastair VotawThe Reverend Jack MurrayMusicSt. Gregory ChoirDr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the MusicPaula Rossin, Assistant OrganistUshersBilly Orvin, Captain; William Crosher, Paul Cruise, Harmon Person,Tommy Thornhill, Jim UeberrothOblationsBernie and Jane NettlesLectorsJean Wade, Tommy ThornhillIntercessorTeddy StockwellChalice BearersCarol Hanckel, Dale Tasker, Jerry Poer, Laura Page, Dick Barham, Phil BradleyPage 20 - Christmas Eve 11:00

We remember before God all those who rejoice with us, but upon another shore, and in a greater light, that multitude which no one cannumber, whose hope was in the Word made flesh, and with whom in the Lord Jesus we are one forevermore.The wreaths are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofDr. Dabney Randolph Yarbrough, IIIThe floral decorations for the Christmas Services and all special arrangements are given tothe Glory of God and in loving memory of:Eleanor H. AdamsGinny & Bob AddisSusan AtkinsMartha Jellison AyotteCharles Frederick BaarckeIsabel Jordan BaarckeAlice Norris BanisterEarl BarbreyJoan Butler BehreMerrill Clifford BehreBianculli Family MembersPatricia BoydAlberta Livingston BradleyWilliam Fraser BradleyCarl BradshawEstelle BradshawMr. & Mrs. Mitchell H. BurnsBen Wyatt BurrisJulian Buxton, Jr., M.D.Christopher CaseMr. & Mrs. Stewart D. ClyburnMr. & Mrs. Frank Porcher CuthbertMr. & Mrs. Robert Barnwell CuthbertMr. & Mrs. Robert Warland DalbyRodella Proffitt DentonE. Gaillard DottererRobert P. EdmundsAlma Edwards FaulknerHerbert Lee FaulknerDick FlemingSarah Lucas FlintWilliam Haden FlintFoley Family MembersBarney Lynn FreemanDr. Barney Lynn Freeman, Jr.Marie Gonzalez FreemanPhillip B. GambleMr. & Mrs. Fred GaultCatherine H. GepfordWilma E. GepfordJack R. GibsonLillian DePass GreenFrank Davis GreenBarry Dana Gumb, Jr.Gurdak Family MembersArthur HachtelClifton LeCroy HairClifton LeCroy Hair, Jr.Mary Dalby HairSallie Jervey HairEdna A. HalkyardEdwin M. HalkyardIdelle HamorReg HamorRichard McKenzie HamorEllen Jervey HanckelRichard W. Hanckel, M.D.William O. Hanahan, Jr.John C. Hartman, Sr.Max HartmanNancy D. HawkJohn Richard HeinsohnE.A. HolstenDorothy Marshall HoltGlen Grover HoltGlen Grover Holt, Jr.Peter Stirling HurdStewart JonesRichard Landon Kassebaum, IIIPaul Pinckney KeenerAlice KeithBarbara Ann KellyKevin John KellyMichael KennyClare B. KirkpatrickThe Rev’d Harry E. Lawhon, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James Mikell LelandCarroll LeTellierNorma LeTellierLouis & Vivian LeTellierLewandowski Family MembersPeter MarenakosElsa Bargmann MatthewsHoward Lynn MatthewsRuth R. MayerCaroline & Natalie McPhailGladys Stewart McPhailMelville Hood McPhailMr. & Mrs. Ben McGuckin, Sr.Frank & Louise MelsheimerJane Stauffer MettsEileen MonserrateLinda Smoak MurrayMy Little SisterHelen Lawhon NellsSara Dressing NelsonRuth NitzCecil Rudolph NorrisRaymond Cardell Norris, Sr.Raymond Cardell Norris, Jr.Rosa Roskoski NorrisWilliam Donald NorrisOlga & Rocco NovellinoOur ParentsAnnie Mary & Gillis OwingsMr. and Mrs. Thomas PinckneyMr. & Mrs. Charles F. PoulnotMr. Charles F. Poulnot, Jr.Keith PowellPhyllis PowellWillis PowellSteven ReddingVida ReddingEdward S. RedingtonKenneth RentiersMr. & Mrs. Deas M. Richardson, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Deas M. Richardson, Jr.Deas M. Richardson, IIIDotty & Ed RippeyCatherine RitchenRalph RitchenHelen H. RodgersDr. Harrison RuckerMeriel Traylor RuckerBarbara L. SherwinJohn M. SherwinMartin H. SherwinJohn ShillingLizzy ShillingMr. & Mrs. Laurice M. SmithMr. & Mrs. Malcolm E. SmithHay F. Sparks, Sr.Continued on next pageChristmas Eve 11:00 - Page 21

Flower memorials (continued from the previous page)Alan StanfordJoseph M. StoudenmireGeorge StromanHannah Sage TaisarskyRosa Annie ThomasGeorge ThompsonMr. & Mrs. K.I. ThompsonAlice & George K. Trask, Jr.George K. Trask, Sr.Barbara Ann UeberrothClaudia Holt UihleinLucille Halsey vonKolnitzLib & Verling VotawDan & Jean WalshEttie Wright WhildenAlvin L. WhiteGeraldine H. WhiteLucille Kleckley WhitleyWalter Eugene Whitley, Sr.E. Lloyd WillcoxFred WillcoxJosephine M. WillcoxJohn W. Williams, Jr.Alan Hastings WoodcockMarian Ross WoodcockLillian YesserNicholas John Zervos, Jr.Flowers and greens are also given in honor ofAustin & Michael BurrisDave & Eleanor HugginsCaroline Carson ProthroBernard & Anne PuckhaberJosephine H. SparksThe Message of BethlehemToday the joy of Christmas shines in a world that is darkened by sadness. How real are the gifts of humangoodness, nonetheless: they are gifts from the God of Bethlehem who is their source; for God who took humanflesh in the stable is God from whose store of love humanity’s gifts of love are drawn.The stable is a symbol of Christ’s poverty. The characteristic that gave him the title poor was his simplicity. Hedid without many of the things that people crave for. None did he criticize more severely than those whohankered after more and more possessions and who were preoccupied with money. The worth of a person’slife, he insisted, does not consist of possessions, for piling things up does not increase worth. People mattermore than things, as people have an eternal destiny. Those who do not fuss about their standard of living andtheir luxuries are freer to love one another, to serve one another and to enjoy one another. Christ becamepoor, and he chose the way of simplicity; and if we follow him he promises us riches of his own, riches ofhappiness and brotherhood shared with one another and with him.How did Christ become poor? By coming to share in the limitations, frustrations, and hard realities of ourhuman life, our pains and sorrows, and even our death. The imagery of Christ’s riches and his poverty is avivid picture of the Incarnation; but it is another thing to grasp its moral message and to live by it, the messageof simplicity and self-sacrifice. Christ gave himself to us to enable us to give ourselves to one another:that is the message of Bethlehem to a world in trouble.Come to Bethlehem once again: see the stable – see the child. Knowing that he is God made man, knowingthat he who was rich has become poor for us, let us kneel in the darkness and cold that is the symbol of ourblind and chilly human hearts, and say in a new way: ‘yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever’.+Michael RamseyPage 22 - Christmas Eve 11:00

CONTACT INFORMATIONChurch Entrance: 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401Office Address: 115 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401Phone: 843-723-4575 * Fax: 843-722-0415Kitchen: 723-8587 * Music: 723-2695Web: www.gracechurchcharleston.org or gracesc.orgThe Right Reverend Mark Lawrence, Bishop of South Carolina, XIVThe Reverend Canon Michael Wright, RectorThe Reverend Callie Perkins, Vicar DesignateThe Reverend Alastair Votaw, Associate PriestThe Reverend Paul Gilbert, Associate PriestThe Reverend Philip Porcher, Assisting PriestKathy North, AdministratorEmily Guerry, Assistant to the RectorDr. Scott Bennett, Organist and Master of the MusicJodi Bennett, Director of Children’s ChoirsPaula Rossin, Assistant OrganistJulie Walters, Director of Children’s MinistriesLisa Webb, Children’s Ministries AssistantCallie Van Koughnett, Children’s Ministries AssistantMac Brown, Director of Youth & Young Adult MinistriesSue Duckworth, Lay Ministry CoordinatorHolly Behre, Director of CommunicationsRebecca B. Martin, Director of Little SchoolKjersti Franklin, BookkeeperKylie Lowery, Administrative AssistantBunny Martin, ReceptionistTheodore Seabrook, Clerk of the WorksMatthew Cohen, SextonHarvey Moore, SextonDr. Lester Pittman, CatechistDr. William Tate, Verger and Master of AcolytesMatthew Storen, Associate VergerJames Buxton, Associate VergerDavid Porter, Tower Bell CaptainThe Reverend Donald S. McPhail, Rector EmeritusTed Halkyard, Warden EmeritusTerm expires January 2009Gilly DottererJay HartMary PersonRob WendtLynn HopkinsVESTRY OF GRACE CHURCHElsa McDowell, Rector’s WardenJamie Kerr, People’s WardenTerm expires January 2011Robert BehreMilton BoykinAnne J. RhettAndrew SmithBill TrawickTerm expires January 2010Jeremy CookAmy MathisenBilly OrvinCece StricklinTommy Thornhillrector@gracesc.orgvicar@gracesc.orgavotaw@gracesc.orgpgilbert@gracesc.orgvipgp@aol.comknorth@gracesc.orgrectorsadmin@gracesc.orgsbennett@gracesc.orgjbennett@gracesc.orgchildrensministries@gracesc.orgnursery@gracesc.orgkids@gracesc.orgyouth@gracesc.orgsduckworth@gracesc.orghbehre@gracesc.orgrburton@gracesc.orgkfranklin@gracesc.orgklowery@gracesc.orgbmartin@gracesc.orglester.pittman@tridenttech.edudoctortate@aol.commstoren@live.comjbuxton@ycrlaw.comporterwillson@comcast.netPage 23

Christmas at Grace ChurchThursday, December 25Christmas Day10:00 a.m.Holy EucharistSunday, December 28First Sunday after Christmas Day8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist9:00 a.m. Family Eucharist10:10 a.m. Cookies and Carols11:00 a.m. Holy EucharistWednesday, December 31The Holy Innocents5:30 p.m. Holy EucharistThursday, January 1The Holy Name10:00 a.m. Holy EucharistGrace Episcopal Church98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401(843) 723-4575gracechurchcharleston.org