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December 20, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009 Bulletin
The Order for the Worship of God
Faith Presbyterian Church 9:30 a.m., December 20, 2009
Let the first tone of the organ be a call to quiet meditation in which all may become aware of God’s presence, and lift up a prayer for yourself and for Faith Church.
Prelude Three old French Noëls (carols)
(see music notes)
1. Joseph est bien Marie' Andre' Raison (pre 1650-1719)
2. Une Vierge Pucelle Nicolas LeBegue (1630-1702)
3. Seigneur Dieu ouvre la porte A.P.F. Boely (1785-1858)
Christmas Sonatina by Reineke
pianist Christina Shi
Welcome and Greeting
Lighting of the Candle – The Kucik Family, candlelighters
The fourth candle, the Angels’ candle, reminds us that angels not only announced that Jesus would be born to the Virgin Mary, but they were the first to announce His birth after Jesus was born.
Prayer
God in heaven, we look to you amidst a world filled with darkness. Help us to seek the light of your truth, as we remember your promises and offer our praise to you. Amen.
Hymn # 347 Angels We Have Heard on High
(Gray Psalter Hymnal)
Psalter: Psalm 34: 1 - 10 NRSV (read responsively)
David McKinnis
1I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.
3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
4I sought the Lord, and he answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.
5Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed.
6This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble.
7The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
8O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.
9O fear the Lord, you his holy ones, for those who fear him have no want.
10The young lions suffer want and hunger, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
Prayer for Illumination David McKinnis
First Lesson: Isaiah 7: 10 - 17 NRSV David McKinnis
10Again the Lord spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the Lord to the test. 13Then Isaiah said: “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary mortals, that you weary my God also? 14Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel. 15He shall eat curds and honey by the time he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good. 16For before the child knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted.
17The Lord will bring on you and on your people and on your ancestral house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah—the king of Assyria.”
Lector: “This is the Word of God.”
Congregation: “Thanks be to God for His Word.”
Anthem Is Your Heart Prepared for a King? Robert Lau
Children’s Sermon
Hymn # 29 What Child Is This, Who Laid to Rest?
(Christmas Hymnal)
Second Lesson: Matthew 1: 18 - 25 NRSV
18Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 20But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23“Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” 24When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, 25but had no marital relations with her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.
Sermon “Jesus, Mary and Joseph” Pastor Horner
After the sermon children in grades K-6 may leave for children’s choir
Gathering of Tithes and Offerings
Please sign and pass the register located in the pew.
Offertory Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head John Innes
Response
Jesus, name above all names,
Beautiful Savior, glorious Lord.
Emmanuel, God is with us,
Blessed Redeemer, Living Word. (repeat) *
Prayer of Dedication
Joys and Concerns
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
• Lewis & Kari Hauer (Mike Bergmann’s sister & husband)
• Ezekiel Housley (Tom & Peggy Housely’s grandson)
• Morgan & Dorothy Meyers
• Folk in the military
• Jack & Mary Anne Voelkel (IVCF)
• Scott & Kristin Livermore (Campus Crusade)
Hymn # 7 It Came upon the Midnight Clear
(Christmas Hymnal)
Benediction
Postlude Joy to the World Raymond Haan
* Naida Hearn, © Copyright 1974, 1978 and this arr. © 1986 by Scripture In Song. Admin. by Maranatha! Music. CCLI # 387100
Worship
…is the quickening of conscience by God’s holiness;
the nourishment of mind with His truth;
the purifying of imagination by His beauty;
the opening of the heart to His love;
the surrender of the will to His purpose;
and all of this gathered up in adoration—
the most selfless emotion of which our nature is capable, and therefore the chief remedy for that self-centeredness which is our original sin and the source of all actual sin.” -William Temple
Welcome
To all who are weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are idle and look for service; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whosoever will come--this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of Jesus Christ her Lord.
Guests please sign our guest book and join us in the
Fellowship Hall after worship.
Babysitting is available during worship for infants up to
2-1/2 years old in the room behind the balcony.
Children ages 2-1/2 through 5 will be in the Pre-School Nursery in the Education Wing. School age children worship with their parents.
An usher will be glad to help you locate these rooms.
Announcements
* Greeters this morning are John Miller & Ann Freeman.
* Ushers this morning are Bill & Marilyn Hinze and Mayfawny & Sophia Bergmann.
* Java Heroes – Dennis & Nancy Dunn
* FWF Bible Study – There will be no Tuesday Women’s Bible study until January 2010. A date will be announced later.
* Thank You – If you have taken dish towels home to wash—thank you!! If you will return them soon—double thank you!!
* Sunday School – There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, December 20, 27 and January 3.
* “Open House” at the Horner’s (2125 Marconi Court) in West Lafayette on Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. We hope you can come and see our home decorated for Christmas.
Christmas Poinsettias have been donated by the following:
v Given in loving memory of Gertrude Honig and William Vamos by our families.
v Given by Shirley Bosler in memory of Jim Bosler.
Weekly Calendar for December 20, 2009
Today:
9:30 a.m. Worship
No Cumberland Point worship
6:00 p.m. Youth
This Week:
Tues., 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 338
Tues., 7:30 p.m. Bible study at Tippecanoe Co. Jail
Wed., 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers & Breakfast (David Horner)
Wed., 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir
Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship
Fri., 11:00 a.m. Christmas Day Worship
Coming Weeks:
Sun., Dec. 27 Horner Open House, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Music Notes
Joseph est bien Marie' This is a keyboard variation on the noel "Joseph is Well Married." A translation of the words says that "Joseph is well married to the daughter of Jesse. It is a good new thing to be a wife and a virgin. God has made this happen. Joseph is well married."
Une Jeune Pucelle translates "A young virgin with noble heart prayed to her creatorin her small chamber. The angel descended from the sky to the earth, who told the mystery of our Savior."
Posted by faithpres at December 20, 2009 12:49 PM