Perry United Methodist Church

Christmas Eve Worship

2015

3 o’clock and 5 o’clock

Gathering and Welcome Dr. Brad Brady

Prelude Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella arr. Eugenie Rocherolle Julia Wiley, violin and Brian Brupbacher, cello

Invocation Dr. Brady

Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Son of the Father, begotten, not created; O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord

Advent Journey (Remembering by Lighting the Advent Wreath) Dr. Brady

Congregational Response: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The Christmas Story

Lesson: Luke 2: 1-7 Dr. Brady

Hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem (Mary, Joseph and Jesus enter)

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

Lesson: Luke 2: 8-14 Mr. Kyle Barfield

Hymn Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Angel enters)

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Lesson: Luke 2: 15-20 Rev. Roland Fall

Hymn The First Noel (Shepherd and sheep enter)

The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

Lesson: Matthew 2: 7-11 Dr. Brady

Hymn We Three Kings (Wise Men and camel enter)

We three kings of orient are; bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, Moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright. Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

A Christmas Offering Mr. Barfield

Offertory O Holy Night Adolphe Adam Abbie Hulbert, child soloist

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Meditation on God’s Self-Giving Love and Consecration of Communion Elements

Sharing the Bread and Cup

Music During the Ministration of Communion

What Child Is This? arr. Eugenie Rocherolle violin, cello and organ

The Snow Lay on the Ground Leo Sowerby Hayley Gray, soprano (3:00 service)

It Came upon the Midnight Clear arr. Eugenie Rocherolle The First Noel Silent Night violin, cello and organ

The Sharing of the Light of Jesus Christ

The Candle Lighting (Parents are asked to assist young children.)

Hymn Silent Night, Holy Night

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love’s pure light; Radiant beams from thy holy face with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

Silent night, holy night, wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Sending Forth with Blessing Dr. Brady

Postlude IN DULCI JUBILO arr. Gary Alan Smith violin, cello and organ

Dr. Brad Brady, Senior Pastor Rev. Roland Fall, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care

Krissy Walker, Children’s Pastor Kyle Barfield, Youth Pastor Christie Rooks, Christian Education Assistant Katie Cawthon, Mission Coordinator Dr. Jane Kimbrel, Director of Music Ministries/Organist Sheryl McDaniel, Pianist

Dicky Gilbert, Audio Visual

P. O. Box 73, 1002 Carroll Street, Perry, GA 31069 www.perryumc.org 478-987-1852

Christmas Eve Worship Assistants

We appreciate the following pairs of grandparents and grandchildren who are helping us recreate the Nativity scene

following each scripture reading. The name in parenthesis is the name the grandchild uses to call their grandparent.

Mary, Joseph and Jesus

3 p.m. Beverly Birdsong (“Ma”) with Liam and Conner Sexton

5 p.m. Nancy Farage (“Grandma”) with Emmy and Isabelle Dehem

Angel

3 p.m. Susan Barfield (“Nana”) with Konrad Barfield

5 p.m. Carol Horton (“Mimi”) with Beau Horton

Shepherds

3 p.m. Dean and Price Massey

5 p.m. Beck and Brant Beckham

Wise Men and Camel

3 p.m. Marianne Rooks (“Meme”) with Ben and Rooks Lawson, and Kyla and Khloe Rooks

5 p.m. Derry Watson (“Papa”) and Franklin Moore (“Granddaddy”) with Ella, Campbell, and Sadie Beth Watson

Thanks to Krissy Walker and Christie Rooks for coordinating our volunteers and placing the Nativity cast so carefully.

Our Christmas Offering

We are receiving a special Christmas offering during December that will be directed to the United Methodist

Committee on Relief’s efforts to relieve the suffering of refugees all across the world.

Millions of people are displaced from homes and homelands because of war, terrorism, religious persecution, famine,

and natural disasters.

Your second-mile gifts will offer direct care to refugees by offering food, clothing, health and hygiene supplies with the

compassion of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, December 27

Morning Worship

10 A.M.

Come Dressed Casually