Christmas Eve Bulletin 2021
Join us on Christmas Eve! Worship services are held at 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
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The Nativity of our Lord<br />
In the beginning was the Word,<br />
and the Word was with God,<br />
and the Word was God.<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>Eve</strong>, Friday, December 24, <strong>2021</strong><br />
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Welcome this <strong>Christmas</strong>tide<br />
Dear saints,<br />
Many blessings to you this <strong>Christmas</strong> time! What a gift it is to be able to celebrate the birth<br />
of Jesus in church together again this <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>Eve</strong>. The two years that have passed since<br />
we were last worshipping together at <strong>Christmas</strong> have been filled with challenge and loss,<br />
yet they have also held reminders for us that in the final analysis God’s light shines no<br />
matter how thick the darkness. I pray that you will know that light in your life.<br />
As we hear once more the message of the angels and sing those deeply loved<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> carols, I invite you to enter into the story trusting that the God<br />
who chose to dwell with us in the Christ-child, chooses to dwell with us now.<br />
Drink deeply of this well of life this night. Know the grace that calls you<br />
home. And receive the gift of love made known to us in the pure light<br />
of a newborn child. Christ the Savior is born, this night, for you.<br />
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Welcome to worship at All Saints’. If this is your first time with us, we invite you to complete a visitor’s card<br />
and place it in the offering plate. Our website provides current information and access to our digital content:<br />
allsaintsatlanta.org. This bulletin contains all you need to join us in worship and the clergy are happy<br />
to speak with you at any time. We are delighted you’re here – welcome home!<br />
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols<br />
1:00 p.m. worship service 2<br />
Assisting in Worship 13<br />
Musicians 13<br />
Festival Worship with Children’s and Youth Choirs<br />
3:00 and 5:00 p.m. worship services 14<br />
Assisting in Worship 25<br />
Musicians 26<br />
The Holy Eucharist: Rite II<br />
7:00 and 10:00 p.m. worship services 27<br />
Assisting in Worship 41<br />
Musicians 42<br />
Service Music Acknowledgements and Permissions 43<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Flower Memorials and Donations 45<br />
What is your heart calling<br />
you to do and to give?<br />
You can pledge online at now at allsaintsatlanta.org/pledgecard.<br />
You'll also find a pledge card on page 44 of this bulletin.<br />
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– 1:00 p.m. –<br />
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols<br />
The tradition of Nine Lessons and Carols was popularized by King’s College in Cambridge,<br />
England and began in 1918. This service includes the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah,<br />
and the birth of Jesus as told in nine scripture readings, interspersed with the singing of <strong>Christmas</strong> carols<br />
and anthems led by the All Saints’ Schola, our chamber choir.<br />
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The Word of God<br />
Prelude | In dulci jubilo Leo Sowerby (1895–1968)<br />
Berceuse Paraphrase George Baker (b. 1951)<br />
Welcome and Announcements |<br />
Congregational Carol |<br />
The people remain seated until stanza 3, when all stand.<br />
“Once in royal David’s city”<br />
Solo<br />
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1. Once in royal David’s city<br />
stood a lowly cattle shed,<br />
where a mother laid her baby<br />
in a manger for his bed:<br />
Mary was that mother mild,<br />
Jesus Christ her little child.<br />
2. He came down to earth from heaven,<br />
who is God and Lord of all,<br />
and his shelter was a stable,<br />
and his cradle was a stall;<br />
with the poor, the scorned, the lowly<br />
lived on earth our Savior holy.<br />
3. For he is our lifelong pattern;<br />
daily, when on earth he grew;<br />
he was tempted, scorned, rejected,<br />
tears and smiles like us he knew.<br />
Thus he feels for all our sadness,<br />
and he shares in all our gladness.<br />
In the beginning was the Word,<br />
and the Word was with God,<br />
and the Word was God.<br />
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4. And our eyes at last shall see him,<br />
through his own redeeming love;<br />
for that child who seemed so helpless<br />
is our Lord in heaven above;<br />
and he leads his children on<br />
to the place where he is gone.<br />
5. Not in that poor lowly stable,<br />
with the oxen standing by,<br />
we shall see him; but in heaven,<br />
set at God’s right hand on high;<br />
where like stars his children crowned<br />
all in white shall wait around.<br />
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Bidding Prayer |<br />
Beloved in Christ, be it this <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>Eve</strong><br />
our care and delight to prepare ourselves to<br />
hear again the message of the angels; in heart<br />
and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see<br />
this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe<br />
lying in a manger. Let us read and mark in<br />
Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes<br />
of God from the first days of our disobedience<br />
unto the glorious Redemption brought us by<br />
this Holy Child; and let us make this Church<br />
glad with our carols of praise: But first let us<br />
pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace<br />
and goodwill over all the earth; for unity and<br />
concord within the Church he came to build,<br />
and especially this country and this city.<br />
And because this of all things would rejoice<br />
his heart, let us at this time remember in his<br />
name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the<br />
hungry and the oppressed; the sick in body<br />
and in mind and them that mourn; the lonely<br />
and the unloved. Lastly let us remember before<br />
God all those who rejoice with us, but upon<br />
another shore and in a greater light, that multitude<br />
which no one can number, whose hope<br />
was in the Word made flesh, and with whom,<br />
in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one.<br />
These prayers and praises let us humbly offer<br />
up to the throne of heaven, in the words which<br />
Christ himself hath taught us:<br />
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The Lord’s Prayer |<br />
Celebrant and People<br />
Our Father, who art in heaven,<br />
hallowed be thy Name,<br />
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,<br />
on earth as it is in heaven.<br />
Give us this day our daily bread.<br />
And forgive us our trespasses,<br />
as we forgive those<br />
who trespass against us.<br />
And lead us not into temptation,<br />
but deliver us from evil.<br />
For thine is the kingdom,<br />
and the power, and the glory,<br />
for ever and ever. Amen.<br />
Choir Carol | “A babe is born” op. 55 William Mathias (1934–1992)<br />
A babe is born all of a may,<br />
To bring salvation unto us.<br />
To him we sing both night and day.<br />
Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come, Creator Spirit)<br />
At Bethlehem, that blessed place,<br />
The child of bliss now born he was;<br />
And him to serve God give us grace,<br />
O lux beata Trinitas.<br />
(O Trinity of blessed Light)<br />
There came three kings out of the East,<br />
To worship the King that is so free,<br />
With gold and myrrh and frankincense,<br />
A solis ortus cardine.<br />
(From the pivot of the sun’s rising)<br />
Words: 15th century<br />
The angels came down with one cry,<br />
A fair song that night sung they<br />
In worship of that child:<br />
Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory be to thee, O Lord)<br />
A babe is born all of a may,<br />
To bring salvation unto us.<br />
To him we sing both night and day.<br />
Veni Creator Spiritus,<br />
O lux beata Trinitas,<br />
A solis ortus cardine,<br />
Gloria tibi Domine.<br />
Noel!<br />
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The First Lesson | Genesis 3:1–15<br />
Desmond Dorsey<br />
Adam and <strong>Eve</strong> give in to temptation in the Garden of Eden.<br />
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the evening breeze, and the man and his<br />
other wild animal that the Lord God had made. wife hid themselves from the presence of the<br />
He said to the woman, “Did God say, ‘You Lord God among the trees of the garden.<br />
shall not eat from any tree in the garden’?” But the Lord God called to the man, and said<br />
The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the<br />
of the fruit of the trees in the garden; but God sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid,<br />
said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree because I was naked; and I hid myself.”<br />
that is in the middle of the garden, nor shall He said, “Who told you that you were naked?<br />
you touch it, or you shall die.’“ But the serpent Have you eaten from the tree of which I<br />
said to the woman, “You will not die; for God commanded you not to eat?” The man said,<br />
knows that when you eat of it your eyes will “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she<br />
be opened, and you will be like God, knowing gave me fruit from the tree, and I ate.” Then the<br />
good and evil.”<br />
Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that<br />
So when the woman saw that the tree was good you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent<br />
for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, tricked me, and I ate.”<br />
and that the tree was to be desired to make one The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because<br />
wise, she took of its fruit and ate; and she also you have done this, cursed are you among all<br />
gave some to her husband, who was with her, animals and among all wild creatures; upon<br />
and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat<br />
and they knew that they were naked; and they all the days of your life. I will put enmity<br />
sewed fig leaves together and made loincloths between you and the woman, and between<br />
for themselves. They heard the sound of the your offspring and hers; he will strike your<br />
Lord God walking in the garden at the time head, and you will strike his heel.”<br />
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Choir Carol | “Adam lay ybounden” Peter Warlock (1894–1930)<br />
Adam lay ybounden,<br />
Bounden in a bond;<br />
Four thousand winter<br />
Thought he not too long.<br />
And all was for an apple,<br />
An apple that he took.<br />
As clerkès finden written<br />
In their book.<br />
Nè had the apple taken been,<br />
The apple taken been,<br />
Ne had never Our Lady,<br />
Abeen heavenè queen.<br />
Blessèd be the time<br />
That apple taken was!<br />
Therefore we moun singen,<br />
Deo gracias!<br />
Words: 15th century<br />
The Second Lesson | Genesis 22:15–18<br />
Jacob Clifton Albritton<br />
God promises to faithful Abraham and Sarah that in his seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed.<br />
The angel of the Lord called to Abraham a as the stars of heaven and as the sand that<br />
second time from heaven, and said, “By myself is on the seashore. And your offspring shall<br />
I have sworn, says the Lord: Because you have possess the gate of their enemies, and by your<br />
done this, and have not withheld your son, offspring shall all the nations of the earth gain<br />
your only son, I will indeed bless you,<br />
blessing for themselves, because you have<br />
and I will make your offspring as numerous obeyed my voice.”<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
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1. Ding-dong! Merrily on high<br />
in heaven the bells are ringing.<br />
Ding-dong! Verily the sky<br />
is riven with angels singing:<br />
Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!<br />
2. E’en so, here below, below,<br />
let steeple bells be swungen;<br />
and i-o, i-o, i-o,<br />
by priest and people sungen!<br />
Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!<br />
The Third Lesson | Isaiah 9:2,6–7<br />
Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.<br />
The people who walked in darkness have seen<br />
a great light; those who lived in a land of deep<br />
darkness— on them light has shined. For<br />
a child has been born for us, a son given<br />
to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and<br />
he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty<br />
God, <strong>Eve</strong>rlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His<br />
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Congregational Carol |<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
1. O little town of Bethlehem,<br />
how still we see thee lie!<br />
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep<br />
yet in thy dark streets shineth<br />
the everlasting Light;<br />
the hopes and fears of all the years<br />
are met in thee tonight.<br />
2. For Christ is born of Mary;<br />
and gathered all above,<br />
while mortals sleep, the angels keep<br />
their watch of wondering love.<br />
O morning stars, together<br />
proclaim the holy birth!<br />
and praises sing to God the King,<br />
and peace to men on earth.<br />
Words: G. R. Woodward (1848–1934)<br />
16th-century English melody<br />
harmonized by Charles Wood (1866–1926)<br />
3. Pray you, dutifully prime<br />
your matin chime, you ringers;<br />
may you beautifully rhyme<br />
your evetime song, you singers:<br />
Gloria, hosanna in excelsis!<br />
The Rev. Karen P. Evans<br />
authority shall grow continually, and there<br />
shall be endless peace for the throne of David<br />
and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold<br />
it with justice and with righteousness from this<br />
time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the<br />
Lord of hosts will do this.<br />
“O little town of Bethlehem” Forest Green<br />
3. How silently, how silently,<br />
the wondrous gift is given!<br />
So God imparts to human hearts<br />
the blessings of his heaven.<br />
No ear may hear his coming,<br />
but in this world of sin,<br />
where meek souls will receive him, still<br />
the dear Christ enters in.<br />
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The Fourth Lesson | Isaiah 11:1–3a, 4a, 6–9<br />
The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown.<br />
A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse,<br />
and a branch shall grow out of his roots. The<br />
spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit<br />
of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of<br />
counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge<br />
and the fear of the Lord. His delight shall be<br />
in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by<br />
what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears<br />
hear; but with righteousness he shall judge<br />
the poor, and decide with equity for the meek<br />
of the earth; he shall strike the earth with<br />
the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Stephen Jackson<br />
lips he shall kill the wicked. The wolf shall live<br />
with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with<br />
the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling<br />
together, and a little child shall lead them. The<br />
cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall<br />
lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw<br />
like the ox. The nursing child shall play over<br />
the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall<br />
put its hand on the adder’s den. They will<br />
not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain;<br />
for the earth will be full of the knowledge<br />
of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.<br />
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Choir Carol | “The Lamb” John Tavener (1944–2013)<br />
Little Lamb who made thee?<br />
Little Lamb I’ll tell thee,<br />
Dost thou know who made thee?<br />
Little Lamb I’ll tell thee!<br />
Gave thee life and bid thee feed.<br />
He is called by thy name,<br />
By the stream and o’er the mead;<br />
for he calls himself a Lamb:<br />
gave thee clothing of delight,<br />
he is meek and he is mild,<br />
softest clothing wooly bright;<br />
he became a little child:<br />
gave thee such a tender voice,<br />
I a child and thou a lamb,<br />
making all the vales rejoice!<br />
we are called by his name.<br />
Little Lamb who made thee?<br />
Little Lamb God bless thee.<br />
Dost thou know who made thee?<br />
Little Lamb God bless thee.<br />
Words: Songs of Innocence (1789), William Blake (1757–1827)<br />
The Fifth Lesson | Luke 1:26–35, 38<br />
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.<br />
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent<br />
by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,<br />
to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was<br />
Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s<br />
name was Mary. And he came to her and said,<br />
“Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”<br />
But she was much perplexed by his words and<br />
pondered what sort of greeting this might be.<br />
The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,<br />
for you have found favor with God. And now,<br />
you will conceive in your womb and bear a son,<br />
and you will name him Jesus. He will<br />
be great, and will be called the Son of the Most<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart<br />
High, and the Lord God will give to him the<br />
throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over<br />
the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom<br />
there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel,<br />
“How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The<br />
angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come<br />
upon you, and the power of the Most High will<br />
overshadow you; therefore the child to be born<br />
will be holy; he will be called Son of God. Then<br />
Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord;<br />
let it be with me according to your word.”<br />
Then the angel departed from her.<br />
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The first good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of one:<br />
To see the blessed Jesus Christ when he was<br />
first her son;<br />
when he was first her son, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of two:<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
to make the lame to go;<br />
to make the lame to go, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of three:<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
to make the blind to see;<br />
to make the blind to see, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of four;<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
to read the Bible o’er;<br />
to read the Bible o’er, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The Sixth Lesson | Luke 2:1, 3–7<br />
St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.<br />
In those days a decree went out from<br />
Emperor Augustus that all the world should<br />
be registered. All went to their own towns to<br />
be registered. Joseph also went from the town<br />
of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city<br />
of David called Bethlehem, because he was<br />
descended from the house and family of David.<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
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trad. English<br />
arr. Stephen Cleobury (1948–2019)<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of five;<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
to bring the dead alive;<br />
to bring the dead alive, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of six;<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
upon the crucifix;<br />
upon the crucifix and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
The next good joy that Mary had,<br />
it was the joy of seven:<br />
to see her own son, Jesus Christ,<br />
to wear the crown of heaven;<br />
to wear the crown of heaven, good man,<br />
and blessed may he be:<br />
sing Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,<br />
to all eternity.<br />
Dot Miller<br />
He went to be registered with Mary, to whom<br />
he was engaged and who was expecting<br />
a child. While they were there, the time came<br />
for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth<br />
to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands<br />
of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because<br />
there was no place for them in the inn.<br />
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Choir Carol at the Offertory |<br />
“What sweeter music can we bring?” John Rutter (b. 1945)<br />
What sweeter music can we bring,<br />
Than a carol, for to sing<br />
The birth of this our heavenly King?<br />
Awake the voice! Awake the string!<br />
Dark and dull night, fly hence away,<br />
And give the honour to this day,<br />
That sees December turned to May.<br />
Why does the chilling Winter’s morn<br />
Smile, like a field beset with corn?<br />
Or smell like a meadow newly-shorn,<br />
Thus, on the sudden? Come and see<br />
The cause, why things thus fragrant be:<br />
‘Tis He is born, whose quick’ning birth<br />
Gives life and lustre, public mirth,<br />
To heaven, and the under-earth.<br />
Words: Robert Herrick (1591–1674)<br />
We see Him come, and know Him ours,<br />
Who, with His sunshine, and His showers,<br />
Turns all the patient ground to flowers.<br />
The darling of the world is come,<br />
And fit it is, we find a room<br />
To welcome Him. The nobler part<br />
Of all the house here, is the heart,<br />
Which we will give Him; and bequeath<br />
This holly, and this ivy wreath,<br />
To do Him honour; who’s our King,<br />
And Lord of all this reveling.<br />
What sweeter music can we bring,<br />
Than a carol for to sing<br />
The birth of this our heavenly King?<br />
Cong<br />
The Seventh Lesson | Luke 2:8–16<br />
The shepherds go to the manger.<br />
In that region there were shepherds living<br />
in the fields, keeping watch over their flock<br />
by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood<br />
before them, and the glory of the Lord shone<br />
around them, and they were terrified. But the<br />
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—<br />
I am bringing you good news of great joy for all<br />
the people: to you is born this day in the city of<br />
David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.<br />
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child<br />
wrapped in bands of cloth and lying<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
The Rev. Andrew K. Barnett<br />
in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the<br />
angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising<br />
God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest<br />
heaven, and on earth peace among those whom<br />
he favors!” When the angels had left them and<br />
gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one<br />
another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see<br />
this thing that has taken place, which the Lord<br />
has made known to us.” So they went with<br />
haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the<br />
child lying in the manger.<br />
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“God rest you merry, gentlemen”<br />
1. God rest you merry, gentlemen,<br />
let nothing you dismay;<br />
remember Christ our Savior<br />
was born on <strong>Christmas</strong> Day,<br />
to save us all from Satan’s power<br />
when we were gone astray.<br />
Refrain:<br />
O tidings of comfort and joy,<br />
comfort and joy;<br />
O tidings of comfort and joy!<br />
2. From God our heavenly Father<br />
a blessèd angel came<br />
and unto certain shepherds<br />
brought tidings of the same:<br />
how that in Bethlehem was born<br />
the Son of God by name.<br />
Refrain<br />
The Eighth Lesson | Matthew 2:1–12<br />
The wise men are led by the star to Jesus.<br />
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born<br />
in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East<br />
came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child<br />
who has been born king of the Jews? For we<br />
observed his star at its rising, and have come<br />
to pay him homage.” When King Herod heard<br />
this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with<br />
him; and calling together all the chief priests<br />
and scribes of the people, he inquired of them<br />
where the Messiah was to be born. They told<br />
him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been<br />
written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem,<br />
in the land of Judah, are by no means least<br />
among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall<br />
come a ruler who is to shepherd my people<br />
Israel.’” Then Herod secretly called for the wise<br />
men and learned from them the exact time<br />
when the star had appeared. Then he sent them<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
3. “Fear not, then,” said the angel,<br />
“Let nothing you affright;<br />
this day is born a Savior<br />
of a pure virgin bright,<br />
to free all those who trust in him<br />
from Satan’s power and might.”<br />
Refrain<br />
4. Now to the Lord sing praises,<br />
all you within this place,<br />
and with true love and charity<br />
each other now embrace;<br />
this holy tide of <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
doth bring redeeming grace.<br />
Refrain<br />
God Rest You Merry<br />
Missi McMorries<br />
to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently<br />
for the child; and when you have found him,<br />
bring me word so that I may also go and pay<br />
him homage.”<br />
When they had heard the king, they set out;<br />
and there, ahead of them, went the star that<br />
they had seen at its rising, until it stopped<br />
over the place where the child was. When<br />
they saw that the star had stopped, they were<br />
overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house,<br />
they saw the child with Mary his mother; and<br />
they knelt down and paid him homage. Then,<br />
opening their treasure chests, they offered him<br />
gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And<br />
having been warned in a dream not to return<br />
to Herod, they left for their own country by<br />
another road.<br />
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Anthem | “The Magi’s Dream” James Whitbourn (b. 1963)<br />
Night has come to Bethlehem,<br />
the fam’ly is asleep,<br />
exhausted by the wonders seen,<br />
the news outrageous, deep.<br />
“That I may come and worship him.”<br />
Ox and ass have closed their eyes,<br />
their ears now hear no sound.<br />
Shepherds have gone back to their flocks,<br />
the mouse still noses around.<br />
“That I may come and worship him.”<br />
Kings have left for their distant lands,<br />
fractious camels moan.<br />
At a desert spring they make their farewells.<br />
“It’s a mighty way to home!”<br />
“That I may come and worship him.”<br />
Words: Robert Tear (1939–2011)<br />
The Ninth Lesson | John 1:1–14<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring<br />
St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation.<br />
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word true light, which enlightens everyone,<br />
was with God, and the Word was God. He was was coming into the world. He was in the<br />
in the beginning with God. All things came world, and the world came into being through<br />
into being through him, and without him not him; yet the world did not know him. He came<br />
one thing came into being. What has come to what was his own, and his own people did<br />
into being in him was life, and the life was the not accept him. But to all who received him,<br />
light of all people.<br />
who believed in his name, he gave power to<br />
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness<br />
become children of God, who were born, not<br />
did not overcome it. There was a man sent of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will<br />
from God, whose name was John. He came as a of man, but of God. And the Word became<br />
witness to testify to the light, so that all might flesh and lived among us, and we have seen<br />
believe through him. He himself was not the his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son, full<br />
light, but he came to testify to the light. The of grace and truth.<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Later that night their heads are filled<br />
with a dream-drenched holy ray.<br />
“Do not return to Herod the king,<br />
Go back another way.”<br />
“That I may come and worship him.”<br />
And so our Christ is saved from death,<br />
his mission to complete;<br />
to change the world by selfless love,<br />
Satan’s legions to beat.<br />
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“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles<br />
1. O come, all ye faithful,<br />
joyful and triumphant,<br />
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;<br />
come, and behold him,<br />
born the King of angels;<br />
Refrain:<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
Christ the Lord.<br />
2. God from God,<br />
Light from Light eternal,<br />
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;<br />
only-begotten<br />
Son of the Father;<br />
Refrain<br />
3. Sing, choirs of angels,<br />
sing in exultation,<br />
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;<br />
glory to God,<br />
glory in the highest;<br />
Refrain<br />
4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,<br />
born on <strong>Christmas</strong> morning;<br />
Jesus, to thee be glory given;<br />
Word of the Father,<br />
now in flesh appearing;<br />
Refrain<br />
Collect | O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only son,<br />
Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our redeemer, so we may with sure<br />
confidence behold him, when he shall come to be our judge; who liveth and reigneth<br />
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.<br />
Blessing | Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, grant you<br />
the fullness of inward peace and goodwill, and make your partakers of the divine nature;<br />
and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be upon you<br />
and remain with you always. Amen.<br />
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Congregational Carol |<br />
“Hark! the herald angels sing”<br />
1. Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
Peace on earth and mercy mild,<br />
God and sinners reconciled!<br />
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,<br />
join the triumph of the skies;<br />
with the angelic host proclaim<br />
Christ is born in Bethlehem!<br />
Refrain:<br />
Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;<br />
Christ, the everlasting Lord;<br />
late in time behold him come,<br />
offspring of the Virgin’s womb.<br />
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;<br />
hail the incarnate Deity.<br />
Pleased as man with man to dwell;<br />
Jesus, our Emmanuel!<br />
Refrain<br />
3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!<br />
hail the Sun of Righteousness!<br />
light and life to all he brings,<br />
risen with healing in his wings.<br />
Mild he lays his glory by,<br />
born that we no more may die,<br />
born to raise us from the earth,<br />
born to give us second birth.<br />
Refrain<br />
Mendelssohn<br />
Dismissal | Officiant<br />
People<br />
Go forth in the light of the Christ Child.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Voluntary | Noël Parisienne, Op. 26, No. 4 Charles Quef (1873–1931)<br />
David Brensinger, organ<br />
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Worship<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Officiant<br />
Missi McMorries, Verger<br />
Readers<br />
Desmond Dorsey<br />
Jacob Clifton Albritton<br />
The Rev. Karen P. Evans<br />
Stephen Jackson<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart<br />
Dot Miller<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett<br />
Missi McMorries<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring<br />
Musicians<br />
David Brensinger, interim organist<br />
Dr. Kirk M. Rich, director<br />
The All Saints’ Schola<br />
Soprano<br />
Casey Bagby<br />
Alexandra Chappell<br />
Lizzie Robertson<br />
Wanda Yang Temko<br />
Caroline Wendt<br />
Alto<br />
Samantha Frischling<br />
Greer Lyle<br />
Sandy Sharis<br />
Miriam Timmerman<br />
Tenor<br />
Joseph Allan<br />
Sam Ritter<br />
Charley Snell<br />
Frank Timmerman<br />
Bass<br />
Jacob Caldwell<br />
Jeffrey Clanton<br />
Jacob McDonald<br />
Mike Pickering<br />
Assisting in Worship<br />
Acolytes<br />
Lawson Marshall<br />
Altar Guild<br />
Dana Aldridge<br />
Sloan Smith<br />
Flower Guild<br />
Alvin Moore<br />
Welcome<br />
Jeanne Crass<br />
Ushers<br />
Frank Virgin<br />
Sam Boyte<br />
Joe Bresee<br />
Dave Crass<br />
Paul Elliott<br />
Gene Lopp<br />
Arjun Srinivasan<br />
Sherry Terlemezian<br />
Bill Woolford<br />
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Turner Marshall<br />
Jeanne Crass<br />
Bill Bedford<br />
Charlie Boyd<br />
Ed Bresee<br />
Dal Burton<br />
Mark Diedrich<br />
John Gordon<br />
Sam Newberry<br />
Paul Terlemezian<br />
Nelson Tyrone<br />
Charles Wright<br />
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– 3:00 | 5:00 p.m. –<br />
Festival Worship with Children’s and Youth Choirs<br />
During these festive worship services, we celebrate the birth of Christ with six scripture readings, <strong>Christmas</strong> carols,<br />
and choral anthems – led by the Children’s Choirs at 3:00 p.m. and the Youth Choirs at 5:00 p.m.<br />
Prelude | 3:00 p.m.<br />
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Greensleeves Variations Louis Fleury (1878–1926)<br />
David Owen (1709–1739)<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
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Aria Flor Peeters (1903–1986)<br />
Clayton Chastain, trumpet Ray Chenault, organ<br />
“We Three Kings”<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
arr. Becky & Ernie Brock<br />
“Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”<br />
Junior Handbell Choir<br />
Tempus Adest Floridum 14th c. carol<br />
“The Holly and the Ivy”<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
arr. Becky & Ernie Brock<br />
Prelude | 5:00 p.m.<br />
Greensleeves Variations Louis Fleury (1878–1926)<br />
David Owen (1709–1739)<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
Aria Flor Peeters (1903–1986)<br />
Clayton Chastain, trumpet Ray Chenault, organ<br />
“We Three Kings”<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
arr. Becky & Ernie Brock<br />
Carol of the birds<br />
traditional French carol from Bas-Quercy<br />
Carol of the bells Shchedryk, Mykola Leontovych (1877–1921)<br />
Youth Handbell Choir<br />
“The Holly and the Ivy”<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
arr. Becky & Ernie Brock<br />
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Opening Acclamation |<br />
Officiant<br />
People<br />
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.<br />
And we have seen God’s glory.<br />
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Congregational Carol |<br />
The people sing after choral introduction.<br />
“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles<br />
Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes. Venite, venite in Bethlehem.<br />
Natum videte regem angelorum: Venite adoremus Dominum.<br />
1. O come, all ye faithful,<br />
joyful and triumphant,<br />
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;<br />
come, and behold him,<br />
born the King of angels;<br />
Refrain:<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
Christ the Lord.<br />
2. God from God,<br />
Light from Light eternal,<br />
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;<br />
only-begotten<br />
Son of the Father;<br />
Refrain<br />
3. Sing, choirs of angels,<br />
sing in exultation,<br />
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;<br />
glory to God,<br />
glory in the highest;<br />
Refrain<br />
4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,<br />
born on <strong>Christmas</strong> morning;<br />
Jesus, to thee be glory given;<br />
Word of the Father,<br />
now in flesh appearing;<br />
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Bidding Prayer |<br />
Beloved in Christ, be it this <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>Eve</strong><br />
our care and delight to prepare ourselves to<br />
hear again the message of the angels; in heart<br />
and mind to go even unto Bethlehem and see<br />
this thing which is come to pass, and the Babe<br />
lying in a manger. Let us read and mark in<br />
Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes<br />
of God from the first days of our disobedience<br />
unto the glorious Redemption brought us by<br />
this Holy Child; and let us make this Church<br />
glad with our carols of praise: But first let us<br />
pray for the needs of the whole world; for peace<br />
and goodwill over all the earth; for unity and<br />
concord within the Church he came to build,<br />
and especially this country and this city.<br />
And because this of all things would rejoice<br />
his heart, let us at this time remember in his<br />
name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the<br />
hungry and the oppressed; the sick in body<br />
and in mind and them that mourn; the lonely<br />
and the unloved. Lastly let us remember before<br />
God all those who rejoice with us, but upon<br />
another shore and in a greater light, that multitude<br />
which no one can number, whose hope<br />
was in the Word made flesh, and with whom,<br />
in this Lord Jesus, we for evermore are one.<br />
These prayers and praises let us humbly offer<br />
up to the throne of heaven, in the words which<br />
Christ himself hath taught us:<br />
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The Lord’s Prayer |<br />
Officiant and People<br />
Our Father, who art in heaven,<br />
hallowed be thy Name,<br />
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,<br />
on earth as it is in heaven.<br />
Give us this day our daily bread.<br />
And forgive us our trespasses,<br />
as we forgive those<br />
who trespass against us.<br />
And lead us not into temptation,<br />
but deliver us from evil.<br />
For thine is the kingdom,<br />
and the power, and the glory,<br />
for ever and ever. Amen.<br />
Officiant<br />
May Almighty God bless us with grace: Christ give us the joys of everlasting life:<br />
and unto the fellowship of the citizens above may the King of Angels bring us all. Amen.<br />
The people are seated.<br />
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The First Lesson | Isaiah 9:2, 6–7<br />
Christ’s birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah.<br />
The people who walked in darkness have<br />
seen a great light; those who lived in a land<br />
of deep darkness— on them light has shined.<br />
For a child has been born for us, a son given<br />
to us; authority rests upon his shoulders;<br />
and he is named Wonderful Counselor,<br />
Mighty God, <strong>Eve</strong>rlasting Father, Prince of<br />
Reader<br />
Anthem | 3:00 p.m<br />
“Vamos todos a Belén”<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Anderson Gray, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Drew Gossett, 5:00 p.m.<br />
Peace. His authority shall grow continually,<br />
and there shall be endless peace for the throne<br />
of David and his kingdom. He will establish<br />
and uphold it with justice and with righteousness<br />
from this time onward and forevermore.<br />
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.<br />
traditional Mexican-American song<br />
Vamos todos a Belén con amor y gozo; Let us go to Bethlehem, full of love and gladness.<br />
Adoremos al Señor nuestro Redentor Adoration we must bring to the newborn King.<br />
The All Saints’ Primary & Junior Choirs<br />
Anthem | 5:00 p.m.<br />
“Night of Silence” text and tune: Daniel Kantor (b. 1960)<br />
arr. John Ferguson (b. 1941)<br />
Voice in the distance, call in the night, on wind you enfold us you speak of the light.<br />
Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, rumors of a dawn so embracing.<br />
Breathless love awaits darkened souls. Soon will we know of the morning.<br />
Spirit among us, shine like the star, your light, that guides shepherds and kings from afar.<br />
Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, rising in the warmth of your Son’s love.<br />
Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit, we wait for your loving Son.<br />
The All Saints’ Youth Choir High School Seniors:<br />
Grace Osborn Madeleine Coleman Carrie Crespino<br />
Virginia Echols Marissa Brown Caroline Stanford<br />
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The Second Lesson | Luke 1:26–35, 38<br />
The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.<br />
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent<br />
by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,<br />
to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was<br />
Joseph, of the house of David. Her name was<br />
Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings,<br />
favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was<br />
much perplexed by his words and pondered<br />
what sort of greeting this might be. The angel<br />
said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you<br />
have found favor with God. And now, you will<br />
conceive in your womb and bear a son, and<br />
you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Karen Lopp, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Margaret Pope, 5:00 p.m.<br />
will be called the Son of the Most High, and<br />
the Lord God will give to him the throne of his<br />
ancestor David. He will reign over the house<br />
of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will<br />
be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can<br />
this be?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit<br />
will come upon you, and the power of the Most<br />
High will overshadow you; therefore the child<br />
to be born will be holy; he will be called Son<br />
of God. Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant<br />
of the Lord; let it be with me according to<br />
your word.” Then the angel departed from her.<br />
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Anthem | 3:00 p.m.<br />
“On this day earth shall ring” Personent Hodie from Piae Cantiones, 1582<br />
arr. John Rutter (b. 1945), adapt.<br />
On this day earth shall ring with the song children sing to the Lord, Christ our King,<br />
Born on earth to save us, him the Father gave us.<br />
Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo. (Therefore, glory to God in the highest.)<br />
His the doom, ours the mirth when he came down to earth,<br />
Bethlehem saw his birth, ox and ass before him, praise him and adore him.<br />
Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo. (Therefore, glory to God in the highest.)<br />
The All Saints’ Primary & Junior Choirs<br />
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Anthem | 5:00 p.m.<br />
“There is a great joy coming” text: Courtney Ragan (b. 1943)<br />
tune: Buryl Red (1936–2013)<br />
Be not afraid, I have good news for you.<br />
There is a great joy a’coming to the whole people, my Lord.<br />
Glory, glory be to God in the highest; peace goodwill to all.<br />
Today in the city of David a Savior is born.<br />
Glory, glory be to God in the highest; peace goodwill to all.<br />
He shall be called mighty Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords.<br />
Glory, glory be to God in the highest; peace goodwill to all.<br />
The All Saints’ Youth Choir<br />
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The Third Lesson | Luke 2:1,3–7<br />
St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.<br />
In those days a decree went out from<br />
Emperor Augustus that all the world should<br />
be registered. All went to their own towns to<br />
be registered. Joseph also went from the town<br />
of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city<br />
of David called Bethlehem, because he was<br />
descended from the house and family of David.<br />
Reader<br />
Anthem | 3:00 p.m.<br />
Anthem | 5:00 p.m.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Brooks Brisendine, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Taylor Docka, 5:00 p.m.<br />
No Room text: J. Paul Williams (1937–2010)<br />
tune: Lloyd Larson (b. 1954), adapt.<br />
Joseph and Mary journeyed across the barren land.<br />
They came to pay their taxes in tiny Bethlehem.<br />
They could not find a place to stay, to safely rest and sleep,<br />
but then they found a stable, a place for lowly sheep.<br />
No room, no room, the inn was full that night. No room, no room,<br />
for Christ the world’s true light.<br />
No palace bed to lay his head, just a humble manger stall. No room, no room,<br />
for Christ the Lord of all.<br />
The All Saints’ Primary & Junior Choirs<br />
“Of the Father’s love begotten”<br />
He went to be registered with Mary, to whom<br />
he was engaged and who was expecting<br />
a child. While they were there, the time came<br />
for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth<br />
to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands<br />
of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because<br />
there was no place for them in the inn.<br />
tune: Divinum mysterium plainsong chant<br />
text: Corde natus ex Parentis, Aurelius C. Predentius, 413 A.D<br />
Of the Father’s love begotten e’re the worlds began to be.<br />
He is Alpha and Omega, He the Source, the ending He,<br />
Of the things that are, that have been, and that future years shall see, evermore and evermore.<br />
O ye heights of heaven adore Him; angel hosts His praises sing.<br />
Powers, dominions bow before Him and extol our God and King.<br />
Let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring evermore and evermore.<br />
The All Saints’ Youth Choir<br />
of grace<br />
The Cel<br />
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The Fourth Lesson | Luke 2:8–14<br />
The angels bring good news.<br />
In that region there were shepherds living<br />
in the fields, keeping watch over their flock<br />
by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood<br />
before them, and the glory of the Lord shone<br />
around them, and they were terrified. But the<br />
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see –<br />
I am bringing you good news of great joy for all<br />
the people: to you is born this day in the city<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Chandler Docka, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Carter McGraw, 5:00 p.m.<br />
of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.<br />
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child<br />
wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.”<br />
And suddenly there was with the angel<br />
a multitude of the heavenly host, praising<br />
God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest<br />
heaven, and on earth peace among those whom<br />
he favors!”<br />
Cong<br />
Congregational Carol |<br />
“Angels we have heard on high”<br />
1. Angels we have heard on high,<br />
singing sweetly through the night,<br />
and the mountains in reply<br />
echoing their brave delight.<br />
Refrain:<br />
Gloria in excelsis Deo.<br />
Gloria in excelsis Deo.<br />
2. Shepherds, why this jubilee?<br />
Why these songs of happy cheer?<br />
What great brightness did you see?<br />
What glad tidings did you hear?<br />
Refrain<br />
3. Come to Bethlehem and see<br />
him whose birth the angels sing;<br />
come, adore on bended knee<br />
Christ, the Lord, the newborn King.<br />
Refrain<br />
Gloria<br />
The S<br />
Cong<br />
The Fifth Lesson | Luke 2:15–16<br />
The shepherds go to the manger.<br />
When the angels had left them and gone into<br />
heaven, the shepherds said to one another,<br />
“Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing<br />
that has taken place, which the Lord has made<br />
Reader<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
States Sanders, 3:00 p.m.<br />
William Echols, 5:00 p.m.<br />
known to us.” So they went with haste and<br />
found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying<br />
in the manger.<br />
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Lord.<br />
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Congregational Carol |<br />
“What child is this”<br />
The Sixth Lesson | Luke 2:17–20<br />
The shepherds glorify and praise God.<br />
When they saw this, they made known what<br />
had been told them about this child; and all<br />
who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds<br />
told them. But Mary treasured all these<br />
Reader<br />
Congregational Carol |<br />
1. What child is this, who, laid to rest,<br />
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?<br />
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,<br />
while shepherds watch are keeping?<br />
Refrain:<br />
This, this is Christ the King,<br />
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;<br />
haste, haste to bring him laud,<br />
the babe, the son of Mary.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
“Hark! the herald angels sing”<br />
1. Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
Peace on earth and mercy mild,<br />
God and sinners reconciled!<br />
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,<br />
join the triumph of the skies;<br />
with the angelic host proclaim<br />
Christ is born in Bethlehem!<br />
Refrain:<br />
Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;<br />
Christ, the everlasting Lord;<br />
late in time behold him come,<br />
offspring of the Virgin’s womb.<br />
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;<br />
hail the incarnate Deity.<br />
Pleased as man with man to dwell;<br />
Jesus, our Emmanuel!<br />
Refrain<br />
Greensleeves<br />
2. Why lies he in such mean estate<br />
where ox and ass are feeding?<br />
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here<br />
the silent Word is pleading.<br />
Refrain<br />
3. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,<br />
come, peasant, king, to own him;<br />
the King of kings salvation brings,<br />
let loving hearts enthrone him.<br />
Refrain<br />
Annie Mainwaring, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Olivia Arcement, 5:00 p.m.<br />
words and pondered them in her heart. The<br />
shepherds returned, glorifying and praising<br />
God for all they had heard and seen, as it had<br />
been told them.<br />
Mendelssohn<br />
3. Mild he lays his glory by,<br />
born that we no more may die,<br />
born to raise us from the earth,<br />
born to give us second birth.<br />
Risen with healing in his wings,<br />
light and life to all he brings,<br />
hail, the Sun of Righteousness!<br />
hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!<br />
Refrain<br />
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Homily | The people are seated at the preacher’s invitation.<br />
A period of silent prayer follows the sermon.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring<br />
Offer<br />
Prayers of the People |<br />
The people stand or kneel.<br />
Intercessor Loving God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;<br />
People That we all may be one.<br />
Intercessor Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;<br />
People That your Name may be glorified by all people.<br />
Intercessor We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;<br />
People That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.<br />
Intercessor We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;<br />
People That there may be justice and peace on the earth.<br />
Intercessor Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;<br />
People That our works may find favor in your sight.<br />
Intercessor Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;<br />
People That they may be delivered from their distress.<br />
Intercessor Give to the departed eternal rest;<br />
People Let light perpetual shine upon them.<br />
Intercessor We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;<br />
People May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.<br />
Prese<br />
Closi<br />
Concluding Collect |<br />
Officiant<br />
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully forgive us<br />
our sins, accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ<br />
our Lord. Amen.<br />
Peace | Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.<br />
People And also with you.<br />
The people exchange a sign of God’s peace, and are seated.<br />
Cong<br />
Announcements |<br />
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aring<br />
Offertory Anthem |<br />
“Good King Wenceslas” / “Ding Dong Merrily on High”<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
arr. Becky and Ernie Brock<br />
Presentation Hymn |<br />
The people stand.<br />
“In the bleak midwinter” stanza 4 Cranham, Gustav Theodore Holst (1874–1934)<br />
hrist<br />
Closing Prayer |<br />
The people stand.<br />
Officiant<br />
Let us pray.<br />
Officiant and People<br />
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true light:<br />
Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him<br />
perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God,<br />
in glory everlasting. Amen.<br />
Congregational Carol |<br />
“Silent night, holy night”<br />
1. Silent night, holy night,<br />
all is calm, all is bright<br />
round yon virgin mother and child.<br />
Holy infant, so tender and mild,<br />
sleep in heavenly peace.<br />
Sleep in heavenly peace.<br />
2. Silent night, holy night,<br />
shepherds quake at the sight,<br />
glories stream from heaven afar,<br />
heavenly hosts sing alleluia;<br />
Christ, the Savior, is born!<br />
Christ, the Savior, is born!<br />
3. Silent night, holy night,<br />
Son of God, love’s pure light<br />
radiant beams from thy holy face,<br />
with the dawn of redeeming grace,<br />
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.<br />
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.<br />
Stille Nacht<br />
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Blessing | Officiant<br />
May Almighty God, who sent Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy<br />
season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart in the light of holiness. Amen.<br />
May God, who sent angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy<br />
and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.<br />
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven,<br />
grant you peace and favor. Amen.<br />
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you<br />
and remain with you forever. Amen.<br />
Congregational Carol |<br />
“Joy to the world”<br />
1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come:<br />
let earth receive her King;<br />
let every heart prepare him room,<br />
and heaven and nature sing,<br />
and heaven and nature sing,<br />
and heaven and heaven and nature sing.<br />
2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;<br />
let us our songs employ,<br />
while fields and floods, rocks,<br />
hills and plains,<br />
repeat the sounding joy,<br />
repeat the sounding joy<br />
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.<br />
3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,<br />
nor thorns infest the ground;<br />
he comes to make his blessings flow<br />
far as the curse is found,<br />
far as the curse is found,<br />
far as, far as the curse is found.<br />
4. He rules the world with truth and grace,<br />
and makes the nations prove<br />
the glories of his righteousness,<br />
and wonders of his love,<br />
and wonders of his love,<br />
and wonders, wonders of his love.<br />
Antioch<br />
Dismissal | Officiant<br />
People<br />
Joy to the world! The Lord is come:<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Voluntary | “Toccata” from Variations on “Adeste fideles” Marcel Dupré (1886–1971)<br />
Raymond Chenault, organ<br />
––<br />
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Worship<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Presider, 3:00 p.m.<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Presider, 5:00 p.m.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Preacher<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Clergy in Procession, 3:00 p.m.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett,<br />
Clergy in Procession, 5:00 p.m.<br />
John Carter, Verger, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Gail Rogers, Verger, 5:00 p.m.<br />
Readers: 3:00 p.m.<br />
Anderson Gray Karen Lopp<br />
Brooks Brisendine Chandler Docka<br />
States Sanders Annie Mainwaring<br />
Readers: 5:00 p.m.<br />
Drew Gossett Margaret Pope<br />
Taylor Docka Carter McGraw<br />
William Echols Olivia Arcement<br />
Acolytes: 3:00 p.m.<br />
Richard Wofford<br />
Will Docka<br />
Beau Reinking<br />
Acolytes: 5:00 p.m.<br />
Drew Gossett<br />
Charles Davidson<br />
Altar Guild<br />
Suzanne Logan<br />
Susan Virgin<br />
Assisting in Worship<br />
Taylor Docka<br />
Jackson Reinking<br />
Cade Reinking<br />
Storey Abernathy<br />
Susie Moreland<br />
Flower Guild<br />
Alvin Moore<br />
Welcome: 3:00 p.m.<br />
Jeanne Crass<br />
Welcome: 5:00 p.m.<br />
Virginia Harrison<br />
Ushers: 3:00 p.m.<br />
David Aldridge<br />
Fain Barton<br />
Will Barton<br />
Kris Birkness<br />
Dave Chambless<br />
Justin Connell<br />
Kevin Hayes<br />
Steve Moreland<br />
Lee Robinson<br />
Caroline Stanford<br />
Vance White<br />
Ushers: 5:00 p.m.<br />
Rick Woodward<br />
John Boswell<br />
Lawson Glenn<br />
Campbell Henn<br />
Christina Holland<br />
Chuck Konas<br />
Mark McDonald<br />
Floyd Newton<br />
Clay Rucker<br />
Woody Vaughan<br />
––<br />
Bill Bedford<br />
David Smith<br />
David Barber<br />
Luke Barton<br />
David Begley<br />
Doug Bragg<br />
Iain Chambless<br />
David DeLaney<br />
Larry Jones<br />
Jason Naunas<br />
Mike Rodgers<br />
Johnathan Stanford<br />
Robert Ball<br />
Dan Davis<br />
Hank Harris<br />
Charlie Henn<br />
Kevin Kelly<br />
Edward Lindsey<br />
Mike Nadal<br />
Charlie Ogburn<br />
Todd Silliman<br />
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Musicians<br />
Karol K. Kimmell, Director of Youth and Children’s Music<br />
Raymond Chenault,<br />
Organist and Choir Master Emeritus, organ<br />
Suzanne Logue,<br />
Accompanist for Youth and Children’s Choirs (3:00 p.m.)<br />
Terry Kinton Mayhew, Accompanist, (5:00 p.m.)<br />
Erica Bass Pirtle, flute<br />
Dania Lane, harp<br />
Clayton Chastain, trumpet<br />
Junior Choir | Junior Handbell Choir*<br />
Edward Askew-Norton* Millie Constant<br />
Chandler Docka<br />
Charleigh Fogel<br />
Luke Frilingos<br />
Tweed Fristoe<br />
Davis Gifford<br />
Anderson Gray<br />
Maddy Johnson*<br />
Nate Little*<br />
Karen Lopp*<br />
Annie Mainwaring*<br />
Maddie Paga<br />
James Paisley*<br />
Nola Parsons<br />
Arthur Pfeil*<br />
Cade Reinking*<br />
Charlotte Richeson<br />
Ana Shepherdson*<br />
Serafina Stamm<br />
Eva Statton*<br />
Grace Statton*<br />
Jude Statton*<br />
Brendon Sullivan<br />
Cecilia Sullivan*<br />
Hannah Sullivan*<br />
Caroline Taylor<br />
Emmett Waide<br />
Rosie Waide<br />
Remy Wilkes*<br />
Harrison Williams*<br />
Primary Choir<br />
Jack Bess<br />
Sebastian Jimenez-Furr<br />
Ingrid Mabry<br />
Millie Nicholas<br />
Gus Pfeil<br />
Leonora Stamm<br />
Madeleine Thompson<br />
––<br />
Harlan Johnson<br />
Noel Lartey<br />
Finn Nicholas<br />
Anna Paisley<br />
Marina Shepherdson<br />
Charlotte Thompson<br />
Deron Yankey<br />
Youth Choir | Youth Handbell Choir*<br />
Marissa Brown*<br />
Madeleine Coleman*<br />
Carrie Crespino<br />
Sam Crespino<br />
Claire DePlonty*<br />
Nate DePlonty*<br />
Taylor Docka<br />
Will Docka<br />
Virginia Echols*<br />
William Echols*<br />
Jack Frilingos<br />
Paul Frilingos<br />
Darcy Gaynor<br />
Nora Gaynor<br />
Campbell Henn<br />
Elliott Mainwaring<br />
Euan Mainwaring<br />
Grace Osborn*<br />
Beau Reinking*<br />
Caroline Stanford<br />
Bailey Sullivan*<br />
Fiona Sullivan<br />
Cate Waide*<br />
Mary Wyman Woodward<br />
David Yankey*<br />
Dylan Yankey*<br />
Hillary Yankey*<br />
We are grateful for and welcome back our returning<br />
Youth Choir Alumni, singing with us tonight.<br />
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The Holy Eucharist: Rite II<br />
During these festive services, we welcome Christ anew into our world and into our heartswith readings<br />
from Holy Scripture, Holy Eucharist (communion), favorite hymns, seasonal choral and instrumental music,<br />
led by the All Saints’ Parish Choir and Chamber Orchestra. Each service begins with a 30-minute prelude.<br />
––<br />
Prelude | Le sommeil de l’enfant Jésus op. 3 Henri Büsser (1872–1973)<br />
(“The slumber of the infant Jesus”)<br />
Jessica Stinson, violin Julie Koenig, harp Kirk M. Rich, organ<br />
Chorale Prelude on “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)<br />
(“Lo, how a rose e’er blooming”)<br />
David Brensinger, organ<br />
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Geistliches Wiegenlied op. 91<br />
(“A sacred cradle-song”)<br />
J. Brahms<br />
Die ihr schwebet<br />
Um diese Palmen<br />
In Nacht und Wind,<br />
Ihr heil’gen Engel,<br />
Stillet die Wipfel!<br />
Es schlummert mein Kind.<br />
Ihr Palmen von Bethlehem<br />
Im Windesbrausen,<br />
Wie mögt ihr heute<br />
So zornig sausen!<br />
O rauscht nicht also!<br />
Schweiget, neiget<br />
Euch leis’ und lind;<br />
Stillet die Wipfel!<br />
Es schlummert mein Kind.<br />
Der Himmelsknabe<br />
Duldet Beschwerde,<br />
Ach, wie so müd’ er ward<br />
Vom Leid der Erde.<br />
Ach nun im Schlaf ihm<br />
Leise gesänftigt<br />
Die Qual zerrinnt,<br />
Stillet die Wipfel!<br />
Es schlummert mein Kind.<br />
Grimmige Kälte<br />
Sauset hernieder,<br />
Womit nur deck’ ich<br />
Des Kindleins Glieder!<br />
O all ihr Engel,<br />
Die ihr geflügelt<br />
Wandelt im Wind,<br />
Stillet die Wipfel!<br />
Es schlummert mein kind.<br />
You who hover<br />
Around these palms<br />
In night and wind,<br />
You holy angels,<br />
Silence the tree-tops!<br />
My child is sleeping.<br />
You palms of Bethlehem<br />
In the raging wind,<br />
Why do you bluster<br />
So angrily today!<br />
O roar not so!<br />
Be still, lean<br />
Calmly and gently over us;<br />
Silence the tree-tops!<br />
My child is sleeping.<br />
The heavenly babe<br />
Suffers distress,<br />
Oh, how weary He has grown<br />
With the sorrows of this world.<br />
Ah, now that in sleep<br />
His pains<br />
Are gently eased,<br />
Silence the treetops!<br />
My child is sleeping.<br />
Fierce cold<br />
Blows down on us,<br />
With what shall I cover<br />
My little child’s limbs?<br />
O all you angels,<br />
Who wing your way<br />
On the winds,<br />
Silence the tree-tops!<br />
My child is sleeping.<br />
Words: Emanuel Geibel (1815–1884), tr. Richard Stokes<br />
Sandy Sharis, mezzo-soprano Tania Maxwell Clements, viola Kirk M. Rich, piano<br />
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“In the bleak mid-winter” Harold Darke (1888–1976)<br />
(“The Sleeping Christ-Child”)<br />
In the bleak mid-winter frosty wind made moan; earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;<br />
snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak mid-winter long ago. Our God,<br />
heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain, heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes<br />
to reign: In the bleak mid-winter a stable-place sufficed the Lord God Almighty – Jesus Christ.<br />
Enough for him, whom cherubim worship night and day, a breastful of milk and a mangerful<br />
of hay; enough for him, whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore.<br />
What can I give Him, poor as I am? – If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; if I were<br />
a wise man I would do my part, – Yet what I can I give Him, – give my heart.<br />
Words: Christina Rossetti (1830–1894)<br />
Alex Chappell, soprano Frank Timmerman, tenor The All Saints’ Parish Choir<br />
Schlafendes Jesuskind from Mörike-Lieder Hugo Wolf (1860–1903)<br />
(“The Sleeping Christ-Child”)<br />
Sohn der Jungfrau, Himmelskind! am Boden, auf dem Holz der Schmerzen eingeschlafen,<br />
das der fromme Meister, sinnvoll spielend, deinen leichten Träumen unterlegte; Blume du, noch in der<br />
Knospe dämmernd Eingehüllt die Herrlichkeit des Vaters! O wer sehen könnte, welche Bilder Hinter<br />
dieser Stirne, diesen schwarzen Wimpern sich in sanftem Wechsel malen!<br />
Son of the Virgin, heavenly child! Asleep on the ground, on the wood of suffering,<br />
which the pious painter, in meaningful play, has laid beneath thy gentle dreams; O flower, still<br />
the glory of God the Father! Though still hidden in the dark bud! Ah, if one could see what<br />
pictures, behind this brow and these dark lashes, are reflected in gentle succession!<br />
Words: Eduard Mörike (1804–1875), tr. Richard Stokes<br />
Greer Lyle, soprano Kirk M. Rich, organ<br />
Proce<br />
Aria in a Classic Style Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975)<br />
Julie Koenig, harp Davd Brensinger, organ The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra<br />
“The Holly and the Ivy” from Six Interludes on <strong>Christmas</strong> Carols W.S. Lloyd Webber (1914–82)<br />
David Brensinger, organ<br />
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Processional Hymn |<br />
The people stand as the bell tolls.<br />
The Word of God<br />
The Celebrant, standing between two torchbearers at the back of the nave,<br />
reads from the Gospel of John 1:1—5; 10—14<br />
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word<br />
was with God, and the Word was God. He was<br />
in the beginning with God. All things came<br />
into being through him, and without him not<br />
one thing came into being. What has come into<br />
being in him was life, and the life was the light<br />
of all people.<br />
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness<br />
did not overcome it. He was in the world,<br />
and the world came into being through him;<br />
“O come, all ye faithful” Adeste fideles<br />
1. O come, all ye faithful,<br />
joyful and triumphant,<br />
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;<br />
come, and behold him,<br />
born the King of angels;<br />
Refrain:<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
O come, let us adore him,<br />
Christ the Lord.<br />
2. God from God,<br />
Light from Light eternal,<br />
lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;<br />
only-begotten<br />
Son of the Father;<br />
Refrain<br />
yet the world did not know him. He came<br />
to what was his own, and his own people did<br />
not accept him. But to all who received him,<br />
who believed in his name, he gave power to<br />
become children of God, who were born, not<br />
of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will<br />
of man, but of God. And the Word became<br />
flesh and lived among us, and we have seen<br />
his glory, the glory as of a father’s only son,<br />
full of grace and truth.<br />
3. Sing, choirs of angels,<br />
sing in exultation,<br />
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;<br />
glory to God,<br />
glory in the highest;<br />
Refrain<br />
4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,<br />
born on <strong>Christmas</strong> morning;<br />
Jesus, to thee be glory given;<br />
Word of the Father,<br />
now in flesh appearing;<br />
Refrain<br />
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Collect of the Day |<br />
Celebrant The Lord be with you.<br />
People And also with you.<br />
Celebrant Let us pray.<br />
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true light: Grant that<br />
we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven;<br />
where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.<br />
The people are seated.<br />
The First Lesson | Isaiah 9:2–7<br />
The people who walked in darkness have seen<br />
a great light; those who lived in a land of deep<br />
darkness— on them light has shined. You have<br />
multiplied the nation, you have increased its<br />
joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the<br />
harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.<br />
For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across<br />
their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you<br />
have broken as on the day of Midian. For all<br />
the boots of the tramping warriors and all<br />
the garments rolled in blood shall be burned<br />
Reader<br />
People<br />
The word of the Lord.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Guru Swamy, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Jerry Byrd, 10:00 p.m.<br />
as fuel for the fire. For a child has been born<br />
for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon<br />
his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful<br />
Counselor, Mighty God, <strong>Eve</strong>rlasting Father,<br />
Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow<br />
continually, and there shall be endless peace<br />
for the throne of David and his kingdom. He<br />
will establish and uphold it with justice and<br />
with righteousness from this time onward and<br />
forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will<br />
do this.<br />
The S<br />
Psalm | 96<br />
Sung by the choir.<br />
Cantate Domino Chant: David Hurd (b. 1950)<br />
Sing to the Lord a new song;<br />
sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.<br />
Sing to the Lord and bless his Name;<br />
proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.<br />
Declare his glory among the nations<br />
and his wonders among all peoples.<br />
For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;<br />
he is more to be feared than all gods.<br />
As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;<br />
but it is the Lord who made the heavens.<br />
Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence!<br />
Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!<br />
Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples;<br />
ascribe to the Lord honor and power.<br />
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Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name;<br />
bring offerings and come into his courts.<br />
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;<br />
let the whole earth tremble before him.<br />
Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King!<br />
he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved;<br />
he will judge the peoples with equity.”<br />
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;<br />
let the sea thunder and all that is in it;<br />
let the field be joyful and all that is therein.<br />
Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy<br />
before the Lord when he comes,<br />
when he comes to judge the earth.<br />
He will judge the world with righteousness<br />
and the peoples with his truth.<br />
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The Second Lesson | Titus 2:11–14<br />
Reader<br />
People<br />
Sequence Hymn |<br />
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing<br />
salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety<br />
and worldly passions, and in the present age<br />
to live lives that are self-controlled, upright,<br />
and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope<br />
“Joy to the world”<br />
The word of the Lord.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come:<br />
let earth receive her King;<br />
let every heart prepare him room,<br />
and heaven and nature sing,<br />
and heaven and nature sing,<br />
and heaven and heaven and nature sing.<br />
2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns;<br />
let us our songs employ,<br />
while fields and floods, rocks,<br />
hills and plains,<br />
repeat the sounding joy,<br />
repeat the sounding joy<br />
repeat, repeat the sounding joy.<br />
Jiffy Page, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Rob Boas, 10:00 p.m.<br />
and the manifestation of the glory of our great<br />
God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave<br />
himself for us that he might redeem us from all<br />
iniquity and purify for himself a people of his<br />
own who are zealous for good deeds.<br />
3. No more let sins and sorrows grow,<br />
nor thorns infest the ground;<br />
he comes to make his blessings flow<br />
far as the curse is found,<br />
far as the curse is found,<br />
far as, far as the curse is found.<br />
4. He rules the world with truth and grace,<br />
and makes the nations prove<br />
the glories of his righteousness,<br />
and wonders of his love,<br />
and wonders of his love,<br />
and wonders, wonders of his love.<br />
Antioch<br />
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The Gospel | Luke 2:1–20<br />
Gospeler<br />
People<br />
The holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.<br />
Glory to you, Lord Christ.<br />
In those days a decree went out from Emperor<br />
Augustus that all the world should be registered.<br />
This was the first registration and was<br />
taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.<br />
All went to their own towns to be registered.<br />
Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth<br />
in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called<br />
Bethlehem, because he was descended from<br />
the house and family of David. He went to be<br />
registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged<br />
and who was expecting a child. While they<br />
were there, the time came for her to deliver<br />
her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn<br />
son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and<br />
laid him in a manger, because there was no<br />
place for them in the inn.<br />
In that region there were shepherds living<br />
in the fields, keeping watch over their flock<br />
by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood<br />
before them, and the glory of the Lord shone<br />
around them, and they were terrified. But the<br />
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see –<br />
I am bringing you good news of great joy<br />
for all the people: to you is born this day in<br />
the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,<br />
the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will<br />
find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and<br />
lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was<br />
with the angel a multitude of the heavenly<br />
host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God<br />
in the highest heaven, and on earth peace<br />
among those whom he favors!” When the<br />
angels had left them and gone into heaven,<br />
the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go<br />
now to Bethlehem and see this thing that<br />
has taken place, which the Lord has made<br />
known to us.” So they went with haste and<br />
found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying<br />
in the manger. When they saw this, they made<br />
known what had been told them about this<br />
child; and all who heard it were amazed at what<br />
the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured<br />
all these words and pondered them in her<br />
heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and<br />
praising God for all they had heard and seen,<br />
as it had been told them.<br />
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The Gospel of the Lord.<br />
Praise to you Lord Christ.<br />
Sermon | The people are seated at the preacher’s invitation.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring<br />
A period of silent prayer follows the sermon.<br />
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The Nicene Creed |<br />
The people stand.<br />
Prayers of the People |<br />
Celebrant Let us affirm our faith using the words of the Nicene Creed.<br />
We believe in one God,<br />
the Father, the Almighty,<br />
maker of heaven and earth,<br />
of all that is, seen and unseen.<br />
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,<br />
the only Son of God,<br />
eternally begotten of the Father,<br />
God from God, Light from Light,<br />
true God from true God,<br />
begotten, not made,<br />
of one Being with the Father.<br />
Through him all things were made.<br />
For us and for our salvation<br />
he came down from heaven:<br />
by the power of the Holy Spirit<br />
he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,<br />
and was made man.<br />
For our sake he was crucified<br />
under Pontius Pilate;<br />
he suffered death and was buried.<br />
The people stand or kneel.<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Intercessor<br />
People<br />
Loving God, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;<br />
That we all may be one.<br />
Guru Swamy, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Rob Boas, 10:00 p.m.<br />
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;<br />
That your Name may be glorified by all people.<br />
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;<br />
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.<br />
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;<br />
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.<br />
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;<br />
That our works may find favor in your sight.<br />
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;<br />
That they may be delivered from their distress.<br />
Give to the departed eternal rest;<br />
Let light perpetual shine upon them.<br />
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;<br />
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.<br />
On the third day he rose again<br />
in accordance with the Scriptures;<br />
he ascended into heaven<br />
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.<br />
He will come again in glory to judge the living<br />
and the dead,<br />
and his kingdom will have no end.<br />
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,<br />
the giver of life,<br />
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.<br />
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped<br />
and glorified.<br />
He has spoken through the Prophets.<br />
We believe in one holy catholic and<br />
apostolic Church.<br />
We acknowledge one baptism<br />
for the forgiveness of sins.<br />
We look for the resurrection of the dead,<br />
and the life of the world to come. Amen.<br />
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Concluding Collect |<br />
Celebrant<br />
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully forgive us<br />
our sins, accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ<br />
our Lord. Amen.<br />
Prese<br />
Peace | Celebrant<br />
People<br />
Announcements |<br />
The peace of the Lord be always with you.<br />
And also with you.<br />
The people exchange a sign of God’s peace, and are seated.<br />
Your financial support helps us participate in God’s work in the world. If you<br />
would like to contribute to the Sunday offering, we invite you to place your donation<br />
in the offering plate, or scan the code to the right with your phone to give electronically.<br />
The Holy Communion<br />
Offertory Anthem |<br />
“A babe is born” op. 55 William Mathias (1934–1992)<br />
A babe is born all of a may,<br />
To bring salvation unto us.<br />
To him we sing both night and day.<br />
Veni Creator Spiritus. (Come, Creator Spirit)<br />
At Bethlehem, that blessed place,<br />
The child of bliss now born he was;<br />
And him to serve God give us grace,<br />
O lux beata Trinitas. (O Trinity of blessed Light)<br />
There came three kings out of the East,<br />
To worship the King that is so free,<br />
With gold and myrrh and frankincense,<br />
A solis ortus cardine. (From the pivot<br />
of the sun’s rising)<br />
Words: 15th century<br />
The angels came down with one cry,<br />
A fair song that night sung they<br />
In worship of that child:<br />
Gloria tibi Domine. (Glory be to thee, O Lord)<br />
A babe is born all of a may,<br />
To bring salvation unto us.<br />
To him we sing both night and day.<br />
Veni Creator Spiritus,<br />
O lux beata Trinitas,<br />
A solis ortus cardine,<br />
Gloria tibi Domine.<br />
Noel!<br />
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Presentation Hymn |<br />
The people stand.<br />
“So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh”<br />
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Celebrant<br />
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you,<br />
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son,<br />
to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh<br />
of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive<br />
power to become your children. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and<br />
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim<br />
the glory of your Name:<br />
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Sanctus | Communion Service in A Minor Harold Darke (1888–1976)<br />
Sung by the choir.<br />
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts:<br />
Heaven and earth are full of thy glory.<br />
Glory be to thee, O Lord Most High.<br />
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.<br />
Hosanna in the highest.<br />
The Celebrant continues<br />
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us<br />
in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets;<br />
and above all in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh. For in these last days you sent Jesus to be<br />
incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In Christ, you have<br />
delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In Christ, you have brought us<br />
out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.<br />
On the night before he died for us, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given<br />
thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body,<br />
which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”<br />
Therefore, according to his command, O God,<br />
Celebrant and People<br />
We remember Christ’s death,<br />
We proclaim Christ’s resurrection,<br />
We await Christ’s coming in glory;<br />
The Celebrant continues<br />
And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Savior of all; presenting to you,<br />
from your creation, this bread. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these<br />
gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ. Unite us in the sacrifice of Jesus<br />
Christ, through whom we are acceptable to you, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness<br />
of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country<br />
where, with all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your children; through Jesus<br />
Christ our Savior, the firstborn of all creation, the head<br />
of the Church, and the author of our salvation.<br />
By whom, and with whom, and in whom,<br />
in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory<br />
is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. AMEN.<br />
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,<br />
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The Lord’s Prayer |<br />
Celebrant and People<br />
The Breaking of the Bread |<br />
Our Father, who art in heaven,<br />
hallowed be thy Name,<br />
thy kingdom come, thy will be done,<br />
on earth as it is in heaven.<br />
Give us this day our daily bread.<br />
And forgive us our trespasses,<br />
as we forgive those<br />
who trespass against us.<br />
And lead us not into temptation,<br />
but deliver us from evil.<br />
For thine is the kingdom,<br />
and the power, and the glory,<br />
for ever and ever. Amen.<br />
Celebrant<br />
People<br />
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;<br />
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.<br />
Celebrant<br />
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey,<br />
you are welcome at this table.<br />
The people are seated.<br />
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Fraction Anthem | Agnus Dei<br />
Communion Service in A Minor<br />
Sung by the choir.<br />
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,<br />
have mercy upon us.<br />
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,<br />
have mercy upon us.<br />
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,<br />
grant us thy peace.<br />
H. Darke<br />
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Communion Music |<br />
“Jesus, Jesus, rest your head”<br />
Jesus, Jesus, rest your head.<br />
You have got a manger bed.<br />
All the evil folk on earth,<br />
Sleep in feathers at their birth.<br />
Jesus, Jesus, rest your head.<br />
You have got a manger bed.<br />
Have you heard about our Jesus?<br />
Have you heard about his fate?<br />
How his mother came to the stable,<br />
On that <strong>Christmas</strong> <strong>Eve</strong> so late?<br />
Charley Snell, tenor<br />
Kentucky folk carol<br />
arr. Adam Burnette (b. 1984)<br />
Winds were blowing.<br />
Cows were lowing.<br />
Stars were glowing, glowing, glowing.<br />
Jesus, Jesus, rest your head.<br />
You have got a manger bed.<br />
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Communion Music |<br />
“O holy night” Adolphe Adam (1803–1856)<br />
arr. James Biery<br />
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.<br />
Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till he appear’d and the soul felt its worth. A thrill<br />
of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees!<br />
O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born;<br />
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.<br />
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, with glowing hearts by his cradle we stand.<br />
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here come the wise men from the Orient land. The King<br />
of Kings lay thus in lowly manger; in all our trials born to be our friend. He knows our need,<br />
to our weaknesses no stranger, behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King,<br />
before him lowly bend!<br />
Truly he taught us to love one another; his law is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall<br />
he break for the slave is our brother; and in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns<br />
of joy in grateful chorus raise we, let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord!<br />
O praise his Name forever, his power and glory evermore proclaim.<br />
His power and glory evermore proclaim.<br />
Words: Placide Cappeau (1808–1877); English translation by John Sullivan Dwight (1813–1893)<br />
Greer Lyle, sprano The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra<br />
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Communion Music |<br />
Post Communion Prayer |<br />
What sweeter music can we bring,<br />
Than a carol, for to sing<br />
The birth of this our heavenly King?<br />
Awake the voice! Awake the string!<br />
Dark and dull night, fly hence away,<br />
And give the honour to this day,<br />
That sees December turned to May.<br />
Why does the chilling Winter’s morn<br />
Smile, like a field beset with corn?<br />
Or smell like a meadow newly-shorn,<br />
Thus, on the sudden? Come and see<br />
The cause, why things thus fragrant be:<br />
’Tis He is born, whose quick’ning birth<br />
Gives life and lustre, public mirth,<br />
To heaven, and the under-earth.<br />
The people stand.<br />
Celebrant<br />
Post-Communion Hymn |<br />
“What sweeter music can we bring?” John Rutter (b. 1945)<br />
Let us pray.<br />
1. Silent night, holy night,<br />
all is calm, all is bright<br />
round yon virgin mother and child.<br />
Holy infant, so tender and mild,<br />
sleep in heavenly peace.<br />
Sleep in heavenly peace.<br />
2. Silent night, holy night,<br />
shepherds quake at the sight,<br />
glories stream from heaven afar,<br />
heavenly hosts sing alleluia;<br />
Christ, the Savior, is born!<br />
Christ, the Savior, is born!<br />
Words: Robert Herrick (1591–1674)<br />
We see Him come, and know Him ours,<br />
Who, with His sunshine, and His showers,<br />
Turns all the patient ground to flowers.<br />
The darling of the world is come,<br />
And fit it is, we find a room<br />
To welcome Him. The nobler part<br />
Of all the house here, is the heart,<br />
Which we will give Him; and bequeath<br />
This holly, and this ivy wreath,<br />
To do Him honour; who’s our King,<br />
And Lord of all this reveling.<br />
What sweeter music can we bring,<br />
Than a carol for to sing<br />
The birth of this our heavenly King?<br />
Celebrant and People<br />
Eternal God, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus<br />
Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.<br />
Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve<br />
you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.<br />
“Silent night, holy night”<br />
3. Silent night, holy night,<br />
Son of God, love’s pure light<br />
radiant beams from thy holy face,<br />
with the dawn of redeeming grace,<br />
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.<br />
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.<br />
Stille Nacht<br />
Xxxxx<br />
Cele<br />
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Blessing | Celebrant<br />
May Almighty God, who sent Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, bless you in this holy<br />
season, scatter the darkness of sin, and brighten your heart in the light of holiness. Amen.<br />
May God, who sent angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy<br />
and make you heralds of the Gospel. Amen.<br />
May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and earth to heaven, grant you<br />
peace and favor. Amen.<br />
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you<br />
and remain with you forever. Amen.<br />
Closing Hymn |<br />
“Hark! the herald angels sing”<br />
1. Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
Peace on earth and mercy mild,<br />
God and sinners reconciled!<br />
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,<br />
join the triumph of the skies;<br />
with the angelic host proclaim<br />
Christ is born in Bethlehem!<br />
Refrain:<br />
Hark! the herald angels sing<br />
glory to the newborn King!<br />
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored;<br />
Christ, the everlasting Lord;<br />
late in time behold him come,<br />
offspring of the Virgin’s womb.<br />
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;<br />
hail the incarnate Deity.<br />
Pleased as man with man to dwell;<br />
Jesus, our Emmanuel!<br />
Refrain<br />
3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace!<br />
hail the Sun of Righteousness!<br />
light and life to all he brings,<br />
risen with healing in his wings.<br />
Mild he lays his glory by,<br />
born that we no more may die,<br />
born to raise us from the earth,<br />
born to give us second birth.<br />
Refrain<br />
Mendelssohn<br />
Dismissal | Officiant<br />
People<br />
Go forth in the light of the Christ Child.<br />
Thanks be to God.<br />
Voluntary | 7:00 p.m.<br />
Noël Parisienne, Op. 26, No. 4 Charles Quef (1873–1931)<br />
David Brensinger, organ<br />
Voluntary | 10:00 p.m.<br />
Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, op. 14 Louis Vierne (1870–1937)<br />
VI. Final<br />
Dr. Kirk M. Rich, organ<br />
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lssohn<br />
Worship 7:00 p.m.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring,<br />
Celebrant and Preacher<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Gospeler<br />
Guru Swamy, Jiffy Page, Lectors<br />
Guru Swamy, Intercessor<br />
Steve Moreland, Eucharistic Minister<br />
The Rev. Karen P. Evans, Clergy in Procession<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Liturgical Deacon<br />
Desmond Dorsey, James Langford, Vergers<br />
Worship 10:00 p.m.<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring, Celebrant and Preacher<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Gospeler<br />
Jerry Byrd, Rob Boas, Lectors<br />
Rob Boas, Intercessor<br />
Ted French, Eucharistic Minister<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Liturgical Deacon<br />
Ellen Porter, Jacob Clifton Albritton, Vergers<br />
Acolytes: 7:00 p.m.<br />
Jack Srinivasan<br />
Altar Guild: 7:00 p.m.<br />
Cissa Rassel<br />
Altar Guild: 10:00 p.m.<br />
Lynne Bryant,<br />
Jane Whitaker<br />
Joe Srinivasan<br />
Jane Vickers<br />
Assisting in Worship<br />
Marietta Petters<br />
Flower Guild<br />
Alvin Moore<br />
Welcome: 7:00 p.m.<br />
Dan Pennywell<br />
Welcome: 10:00 p.m.<br />
Sydney Cleland<br />
Ushers: 7:00 p.m.<br />
Norman Johnson<br />
Matt Collins<br />
John Higley<br />
Dick James<br />
Nolan Leake<br />
Bob Miller<br />
Bradley Pratt<br />
Ushers: 10:00 p.m.<br />
Carl Anderson<br />
Frank Briscoe<br />
Ted French<br />
Dante Hudson<br />
Ed O’Halloran<br />
Ellen Porter<br />
Francie Root<br />
Jowell Thome<br />
Andrew Torgrimson<br />
Debbie Wilson<br />
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Bill Bedford<br />
Stan Bokoski<br />
Vic Hansen<br />
Jim Howard<br />
Jim Laughlin<br />
Harris Lowe<br />
Don Nelms<br />
Russ Wofford<br />
Michael Asmussen<br />
Charlie Echols<br />
Sally George<br />
Robert Lewis<br />
Ann Stuart Pearce<br />
Gail Rogers<br />
Michele Rusin<br />
Barckley Toole<br />
Tamara Van Tuyl<br />
Woody Vaughan<br />
1931)<br />
1937)<br />
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Musicians<br />
Dr. Kirk M. Rich, Director of Music and Organist<br />
The All Saints’ Chamber Orchestra<br />
Ronda Respess, violin<br />
Jessica Stinson, violin<br />
Tania Maxwell Clements, viola<br />
Erin Cassel Idnani, cello<br />
The All Saints’ Parish Choir<br />
Soprano<br />
Casey Bagby<br />
Alexandra Chappell<br />
Barbara Hammond<br />
Lizzie Robertson<br />
Wanda Yang Temko<br />
Caroline Wendt<br />
Alto<br />
Samantha Frischling<br />
Mary Wyche Lesesne<br />
Greer Lyle<br />
Ivy Moultrie<br />
Sandy Sharis<br />
Miriam Timmerman<br />
Tenor<br />
Joseph Allan<br />
Sam Ritter<br />
Charley Snell<br />
Frank Timmerman<br />
Michael Waterson<br />
Bass<br />
Jacob Caldwell<br />
Jeffrey Clanton<br />
Jacob McDonald<br />
Alvin Moore<br />
Ferrell Moultrie<br />
Mike Pickering<br />
David Brensinger, Interim Organist<br />
Erin Wehr, trumpet<br />
Lisa Angert Morris, timpani<br />
David Brensinger, organ<br />
Kirk M. Rich, director<br />
The All Saints’ Schola<br />
Soprano<br />
Casey Bagby<br />
Alexandra Chappell<br />
Lizzie Robertson<br />
Wanda Yang Temko<br />
Caroline Wendt<br />
Alto<br />
Samantha Frischling<br />
Greer Lyle<br />
Sandy Sharis<br />
Miriam Timmerman<br />
Tenor<br />
Joseph Allan<br />
Sam Ritter<br />
Charley Snell<br />
Frank Timmerman<br />
Bass<br />
Jacob Caldwell<br />
Jeffrey Clanton<br />
Jacob McDonald<br />
Mike Pickering<br />
In dulci<br />
Paraphr<br />
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Service Music Acknowledgements and Permissions<br />
Music for A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 1:00 p.m.<br />
In dulci jubilo, Leo Sowerby (1895–1968), © 1968 by Hinrichsen Edition, Ltd. Bach House, 10–12 Baches Street, London, N.1.; Berceuse<br />
Paraphrase, George Baker (b. 1951) – Copyright 1993 by H.T. FitzSimons Company; Once in royal David’s city, Words: Cecil Francis<br />
Alexander (1818–1895), alt., Music: Irby, melody Henry John Gauntlett (1805–1876); harm. Arthur Henry Mann (1850–1929), Copyright:<br />
Music: © 1957, Novello and Company Limited. Used by permission; A babe is born, William Mathias (1934–1992), Copyright © 1971<br />
Oxford University Press; O Little town of Bethlehem, Words: Phillips Brooks (1835–1893), Music: Forest Green, English melody; adapt.<br />
and harm. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958), Copyright: Music: By permission of Oxford University Press; The Lamb, John Tavener<br />
(1944–2013), Copyright 1982 J & W Chester/Edition Wilhelm Hansen London Ltd.; Joys seven, trad. English arr. Stephen Cleobury<br />
(1948–2019), Copyright 1984 Oxford University Press; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford<br />
University Press, Inc.; God rest you merry gentlemen, Words: London carol, 18th cent., Music: God Rest You Merry, melody from Little Book<br />
of <strong>Christmas</strong> Carols, ca. 1850; harm. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867–1944), Copyright: Music: Copyright © The Church Pension Fund; The<br />
Magi’s Dream, James Whitbourn (b. 1963) Copyright 2011 Chester Music Limited; Noël Parisienne Charles Quef (1873–1931), Copyright<br />
2003 by Dover Publications, Inc.<br />
Music for Festival Worship with Children’s Choirs, 3:00 p.m.<br />
Greensleeves Variations, Louis Fleury (1878–1926), David Owen (1709–1739), ©1976 Lyra Music Co., New York, N.Y; Aria, Flor Peeters<br />
(1903–1986), Copyright 1946 Edition Heuwekemeijer (Amsterdam); We Three Kings, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock.<br />
© 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; The holly and the ivy, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock,<br />
arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; O Come, All Ye Faithful,<br />
B. Wayne Bisbee. © 2013 Choristers Guild, Dallas Texas; On this day earth shall ring, ( from Dancing Day) arr. by John Rutter (b. 1945)<br />
© 2013 Oxford University Press; No room, tune: Lloyd Larson (b. 1954), text: J. Paul Williams (1937–2010), Copyright 2009 Fred Bock<br />
Music Company; Good King Wenceslas/Ding–dong merrily on high , arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published<br />
and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; Toccata from Variations on “Adeste fideles”, – Marcel Dupré (1886–1971), Copyright 1974<br />
Belwin Mills<br />
Music for Festival Worship with Youth Choirs, 5:00 p.m.<br />
Greensleeves Variations, Louis Fleury (1878–1926), David Owen (1709–1739), ©1976 Lyra Music Co., New York, N.Y; Aria, Flor Peeters<br />
(1903–1986), Copyright 1946 Edition Heuwekemeijer (Amsterdam); We Three Kings, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock.<br />
© 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; The holly and the ivy, arr. Becky & Ernie<br />
Brock, arr. Ernie & Becky Brock. © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions. Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; O Come,<br />
All Ye Faithful, B. Wayne Bisbee. © 2013 Choristers Guild, Dallas Texas; Night of silence, Daniel Kantor, Franz Gruber (1787–1863),<br />
arr John Ferguson (b.1941), © 1984 GIA Publications; There is a great joy a-coming, Ragan Courtney (b. 1943) & Buyrl Red (1936 –<br />
2013), © 1972 LifeWay Worship; Good King Wenceslas/Ding-dong merrily on high, arr. Becky & Ernie Brock, © 1992 Arrière-cour Productions.<br />
Published and distributed by Vanderbilt Music Company; Toccata from Variations on “Adeste fideles”, – Marcel Dupré (1886-1971),<br />
Copyright 1974 Belwin Mills<br />
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Music for The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, 7:00 p.m.<br />
Aria in a Classic Style , Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975) © 1944 Associated Music Publishers Inc., New York; The Holly and the Ivy,<br />
W.S. Lloyd Webber (1914–1982) Copyright 1961 by Novello & Co Ltd; Communion Service in A Minor: Gloria, Music: Harold Darke<br />
(1888–1976), Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; Psalm 96 Cantate Domino: Music David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright 1973 David<br />
Hurd; The Nicene Creed, Music: Calvin Hampton (1938–1984), Copyright: Copyright © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; A babe is born,<br />
William Mathias (1934–1992), Copyright © 1971 Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Sanctus and Benedictus, Music:<br />
Harold Darke (1888–1976), Copyright: Oxford University Press 1967; Communion Service in A Minor Agnus Dei, Music: Harold Darke<br />
(1888–1976), Copyright: Oxford University Press 1967; O holy night, Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) arr. James Biery, Copyright 2004 GIA<br />
Publications, Inc.; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford University Press, Inc.; Noël Parisienne<br />
Charles Quef (1873–1931), Copyright 2003 by Dover Publications, Inc.<br />
Music for The Holy Eucharist: Rite II, 10:00 p.m.<br />
Aria in a Classic Style , Marcel Grandjany (1891–1975) © 1944 Associated Music Publishers Inc., New York; The Holly and the Ivy, W.S.<br />
Lloyd Webber (1914–1982) Copyright 1961 by Novello & Co Ltd; Communion Service in A Minor: Gloria, Music: Harold Darke (1888–<br />
1976), Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; Psalm 96 Cantate Domino: Music David Hurd (b. 1950) Copyright 1973 David Hurd; The<br />
Nicene Creed, Music: Calvin Hampton (1938–1984), Copyright: Copyright © 1975 GIA Publications, Inc.; A babe is born, William Mathias<br />
(1934–1992), Copyright © 1971 Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Sanctus and Benedictus, Music: Harold Darke<br />
(1888–1976), Copyright: 1967 © Oxford University Press; Communion Service in A Minor Agnus Dei, Music: Harold Darke (1888–1976),<br />
Copyright: © 1967 Oxford University Press; O holy night, Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) arr. James Biery, Copyright 2004 GIA Publications,<br />
Inc.; What sweeter music can we bring? John Rutter (b. 1945), Copyright 1988 Oxford University Press, Inc.<br />
Permission to print and stream music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License # A-712666 All rights reserved<br />
and Christian Copyright Solutions License 13154<br />
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<strong>Christmas</strong> Flowers<br />
––<br />
The flowers on the altar and in the chapel are given to the glory of God and<br />
In Loving Memory of<br />
Joyce Ahere<br />
by Charles and Kathryn Ombam<br />
Phillip J. Cherry<br />
by Jeff Strauch<br />
Terry Clegg, Tom Barge, John P. Barge, Jr.,<br />
and Sylvia Weinstock<br />
by Anne Barge Clegg<br />
Martha Toole Cork, Dr. Hubert Buxton, Jr.<br />
by Vicky and Charlie Cork<br />
The Rev. Bill Evans<br />
by his family<br />
Dee Petters and Richard Gandy<br />
by Marietta and Skip Petters<br />
Edwin Floyd Garner and Janie Glass Garner<br />
by their son, Bruce Garner<br />
Goldie P. and Ezra E. Graham<br />
by Larry Graham<br />
Mark Emory Graham<br />
by Bruce Garner<br />
Ricky Jones<br />
by Larry Graham<br />
John Kerr<br />
by Frances and Jim Kerr<br />
Thomas Audley Jackson, Jean and Bill Nichols<br />
by Valerie and Richard Nichols<br />
Frances and Bob King<br />
by Frances and Jim Kerr<br />
Norman and Cecelia Johnson,<br />
Rocco and Kathryn Priolette, Pam Priolette Fragale<br />
by Patty and Norman Johnson<br />
Our parents: Fran and Bob Davis,<br />
and Lee and Frank Virgin<br />
by Susan and Frank Virgin<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Victor Matney<br />
by Jennifer and Clay Rucker<br />
Kathy McCune<br />
by Scott, Katie and Jake McCune<br />
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Monk<br />
by Molly, Emily and Jack<br />
Walter Alan Morgan<br />
by Bruce Garner<br />
William C. Osborn<br />
by Cynthia Osborn<br />
James Robert Paine, Elizabeth Johnson Ragland,<br />
and William McKenzie Ragland<br />
by Christine and Bill Ragland<br />
Mary, Michael and Dorothy Rusin, Betty Schmid<br />
by Mike Schmid and Michele Rusin<br />
Charles M. Shaffer, Jr.<br />
by Harriet Shaffer, Emi and Michael Gragnani,<br />
Karen and Charles Shaffer,<br />
and Caroline and Bryan Vroon<br />
Thomas J. Sheehan, Jr.<br />
by Bruce Garner<br />
William Michael Thompson, Jr.<br />
by his loving family<br />
Hayden Raynor Vickers<br />
by his family<br />
Frank White<br />
by his family: Cissie, Hadley and Matt,<br />
Whitney and Zach<br />
Our mothers: Donna-Mai Allen<br />
and Astrid Martin Smyer<br />
by N.J. and David Edge<br />
e.<br />
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<strong>Christmas</strong> Flowers<br />
––<br />
The flowers on the altar and in the chapel are given to the glory of God and<br />
In Gratitude for<br />
The many years of devoted service to our parish<br />
by Pat Kiley, an angel as well as a saint in our midst<br />
by grateful parishioners<br />
The All Saints’ music ministry<br />
by an appreciative congregation<br />
The joyful leadership of Karol Kimmell<br />
for our young singers<br />
by a thankful family<br />
The work and guidance of Louisa Merchant<br />
and our Refugee Ministry volunteers<br />
on behalf of the displaced<br />
by Penny and Mike Pope<br />
The kind heart and levitating energy of Alvin Moore<br />
by some of his fans<br />
The handiwork of the Flower Guild<br />
by appreciative parishioners<br />
The steadfast faith, joyful heart,<br />
and fine work of Ellen Hayes<br />
by a friend<br />
The goodness of the All Saints’ staff and their pastoral<br />
care of us during pandemic times<br />
by the Dearly Beloved in the pews<br />
Rev. Simon Mainwaring and his leadership<br />
by Craig and Sydney Cleland<br />
Ca<br />
Sydney Cleland and Barrie Gibby<br />
and The Labyrinth at All Saints’ Ministry<br />
by Virginia Schenck<br />
Mary Leivonen Jackson<br />
by Valerie and Richard Nichols<br />
In Honor of<br />
Alvin Moore and his dedication to All Saints’,<br />
his guidance, his gentle way of correcting errors,<br />
his inspiration, his enthusiasm, and his countless hours<br />
of work for all aspects of All Saints’ life<br />
a<br />
The c<br />
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<strong>Christmas</strong> Flowers<br />
––<br />
The flowers on the altar and in the chapel are given to the glory of God and<br />
In Thanksgiving for<br />
ore<br />
oral<br />
s,<br />
ours<br />
Fifty-six years of marriage<br />
by Harvie and Chuck Abney<br />
All Saints’ pandemic response,<br />
keeping us all together while apart<br />
by Rick and Judy Fritz<br />
All Saints’ pastoral care<br />
by Cissie White<br />
Our children: Adair and Sam<br />
by Shelley and Cole Sawyer<br />
Our children: Helen and Emery Waddell,<br />
Carolyn and Henry Portwood, and Henry Harris<br />
by Hank and Linda Harris<br />
Our children and grandchildren<br />
by Skip and Marietta Petters<br />
The ministry of e-Care and the prayers<br />
and comfort-food offered during difficult times<br />
by a recipient<br />
The commitment of Kathy Roberts to our young Saints<br />
by a grateful family<br />
The wonderful All Saints’ family<br />
that has loved and cared for me, and kept me<br />
on my toes for the past 27 years<br />
by Pat Kiley<br />
The guiding light of Sarah Hill<br />
by Virginia Schenck<br />
Rose Johnston<br />
by Liza Johnston and Pat Sheehan and family<br />
My sister, Beth Jones<br />
by Woodie Jones Wisebram<br />
Karol Kimmel<br />
by Vic, Sarah and Sally Hansen<br />
The All Saints’ Vestry<br />
by Sydney Cleland<br />
Jay Mannelly<br />
by Elvira Mannelly<br />
The life of Susie Moreland<br />
by Steve C. Moreland, MD<br />
Caroline and <strong>Eve</strong>rett Nadal<br />
by Elizabeth and Mike Nadal<br />
My children: Vic, Dirk, and Jacob;<br />
and my grandchildren: Brandon, Della, Xander,<br />
Skylar and Hunter<br />
by Bill Bedford<br />
Annie, Romain, Paul, Remy, and Adalyn<br />
by Paul and Sandy Thim<br />
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church<br />
is a parish in the Diocese of Atlanta<br />
The Rt. Rev. Robert C. Wright, Bishop<br />
The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Assisting Bishop<br />
Rector<br />
The Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring<br />
<strong>2021</strong>—2022 Vestry<br />
Sydney Cleland, Senior Warden Dan Pennywell, Junior Warden Mary Jo Bryan, Clerk Sheldon Taylor, Treasurer<br />
Justin Averette<br />
Mary Brennan<br />
Bert Clark<br />
Greg Cole<br />
Des Dorsey<br />
Amy Gaynor<br />
Lynda Herrig<br />
Dante Hudson<br />
Louisa Johnson<br />
Mark McDonald<br />
Steve Moreland<br />
Gail Rogers<br />
Charlene Smith-Stewart<br />
Sherry Collins Terlemezian<br />
Russ Wofford<br />
Clergy<br />
The Rev. Dr. Andrew K. Barnett, Associate Rector<br />
The Rev. Karen P. Evans, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care<br />
The Rev. Dr. Denni Moss, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care<br />
The Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Minister for Public Life<br />
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Associate Rector<br />
Affiliated Clergy and Staff<br />
The Very Rev. Dr. Harry H. Pritchett,<br />
Rector Emeritus<br />
The Rev. Robert T. M. Book<br />
The Rev. Bill Clarkson<br />
The Rev. Dr. James M. Donald<br />
The Rev. Spurgeon Hays<br />
The Rev. Dr. David M. Moss, III<br />
The Rev. Gary Mull<br />
The Rev. Milton H. Murray<br />
The Rev. Paul Thim<br />
The Rev. Richard Winters<br />
Ray and Beth Chenault,<br />
Organists and Choirmasters Emeriti<br />
Administrative, Facilities and Program Staff<br />
Lisa Bell, Director of Print<br />
and Graphic Communications<br />
David Brensinger, Interim Organist<br />
Cherish Carr, Director of All Saints’ Nursery<br />
Jocelyn Cassada,<br />
Director of Digital Communications<br />
Nancy Dodson, Director of Finance<br />
Betsey Gibbs, Membership Coordinator<br />
Jill Gossett, Director of Parish Life<br />
Lori Guarisco, Threads Coordinator<br />
Ellen Hayes,<br />
Director of Stewardship & Development<br />
Reece Johnson, Head Sexton<br />
Karol Kimmell,<br />
Director of Youth and Children’s Music<br />
Benjenia Lee, Sexton<br />
Suzanne Logue, Accompanist for Youth<br />
and Children’s Choirs<br />
Louisa Merchant,<br />
Director of Refugee Ministries<br />
Randy Miller, Director of Security<br />
Marie-Louise Muhumuza, Receptionist<br />
Maurice D. Reddick,<br />
Project and Facilities Manager<br />
Dr. Kirk M. Rich, Director of Music<br />
Kathy Roberts,<br />
Director of Children’s Ministries<br />
Tracey Sage, Executive Assistant to the Rector<br />
Phil Turks, Sexton<br />
Victor Young, Sexton<br />
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A Vision for All the Saints<br />
Adult Formation Spring 2022<br />
Sundays, 10:15–11:05 a.m. in Ellis Hall<br />
In January 2022, we will welcome back to the block three beloved clergy leaders who have served at All Saints’:<br />
Barbara Brown Taylor, Martha Sterne, and Geoffrey Hoare. We will also welcome back Luther Smith, renowned<br />
theologian from Emory University.<br />
On Sundays at 10:20 a.m. in Ellis Hall, each of these leaders will join in conversation with our rector, Simon<br />
Mainwaring, as we begin our work of casting a vision for the future of our mission and ministries at All Saints’.<br />
Please make sure to mark your calendars and join us for this exciting series<br />
as we give thanks for the gift of Christ’s church in this place together:<br />
January 9<br />
An Altar for the World<br />
with Barbara Brown Taylor and Martha Sterne<br />
January 16<br />
Church, Mission, and the City with Luther Smith<br />
January 23<br />
The Challenges of a 21st Century Church<br />
with Geoffrey Hoare<br />
outh<br />
For more information,<br />
please contact the Rev. Dr. Simon J. Mainwaring at<br />
smainwaring@allsaintsatlanta.org.<br />
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Rector<br />
Holiday Schedules and Closures:<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Day Worship Service:<br />
On <strong>Christmas</strong> morning, join us at 10:00 a.m.<br />
for a peaceful service of Holy Eucharist (communion)<br />
with a sermon and <strong>Christmas</strong> carols, accompanied by<br />
organ music. This service will be in-person only (it will<br />
not be livestreamed) and the nursery will be closed.<br />
1 <strong>Christmas</strong> Worship Service:<br />
On Sunday, December 26, we will combine the 9:00<br />
and 11:15 a.m. worship services into one 10:00 a.m.<br />
service. This service will be in-person only (it will not be<br />
livestreamed) and the nursery will be closed. We will also<br />
have services in the chapel at 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.<br />
Church Office Closures:<br />
The church office will be closed<br />
on Monday, December 27 through<br />
Friday, December 31; however,<br />
we will be able to accept year-end<br />
donations at the business office on Wednesday, December<br />
29, Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31<br />
(until noon). We will also be closed on Monday, January 3<br />
in observance of the New Year’s holiday.<br />
In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call<br />
404–881–0835 and the message you hear will direct you<br />
to the clergy on call.<br />
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<strong>Christmas</strong> Day<br />
I n t h e C h u r c h<br />
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II<br />
Sunday, December 26, 1 <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
I n t h e C h u r c h<br />
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I<br />
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II<br />
5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II<br />
For information on viewing our online worship services, please visit us at<br />
allsaintsatlanta.org.<br />
634 West Peachtree Street NW | Atlanta, Georgia 30308-1925<br />
telephone: 404.881.0835 | facsimile: 404.881.3796<br />
allsaintsatlanta.org<br />
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