THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF VERO BEACH “Founded in 1924 in the belief that there is more that binds us

together than separates us in the worship of God.”

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS DECEMBER 24, 2018

SANCTUARY SERVICE 7:00 AND 9:00 PM

WELCOME

Recognizing the wide welcome offered to all through Jesus Christ, Community Church opens its arms to all. We strive to offer Christ’s wide welcome to all people, regardless of creed, age, race, or sexual identity.

We invite you to join our congregation in worship and in membership, as we allow our lives to be shaped by the loving outreach of Christ.

This service recounts the historic prophecy and birth of Christ in the words of Holy Scripture and in songs of devotion and praise.

*Those who are able please stand. Bold text indicates congregational participation. The Garden Room, off the Narthex, with closed circuit broadcast of the service, is available for

the use of parents with infants and young children, as needed. Nursery care is available at the 7:00 p.m. service for children, birth to age 3, on the 2nd floor in the education building.

Our services are live-streamed via internet, capturing the chancel & the congregation.

PRELUDE “Distant Echoes: A Christmas Prelude” Orchestra

Kentaro Sato CAROL AND PROCESSION OF THE CHRIST LIGHT “Once in Royal David’s City” Soprano Soloist and Chancel Choir

arr. Jeffrey Van

Solo: Once in a royal David’s city stood a lowly cattle shed,

Where a mother laid her baby in a manger for his bed. Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

Choir: He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all,

And his shelter was a stable, And his cradle was a stall. With the poor and oppressed, and lowly, Lived on earth our Savior holy.

*Congregation: Jesus is our childhood’s pattern, Day by day like us He grew; (Please stand) He was little, weak and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew;

And He feels for all our sadness, And He shares in all our gladness.

And our eyes at last shall see him, Through his own redeeming love, For that child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads His children on To the place where he is gone.

Amen. CHRISTMAS WELCOME Senior Minister

*CAROL “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Congregation, Chancel Choir, & Orchestra arr. David Willcocks

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!

Come, and behold Him, born the King of angels!

Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation! Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God, all Glory in the highest! [Refrain]

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! [Refrain]

LESSON I “Christ’s birth and kingdom foretold.” Minister of Mission and Education

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

ANTHEM “For Unto Us A Child Is Born” Chancel Choir and Orchestra

George Fredrick Handel

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given,

and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor,

the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father,

the Prince of Peace.

LESSON II “The glory of Bethlehem foretold.” Deacon

Micah 5:2-4 *CAROL “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Congregation and Chancel Choir

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.

For Christ is born of Mary; and gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.

O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, and peace to all on earth.

O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

LESSON III “The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary.” Deacon

Luke 1:26-35

ANTHEM “Mary’s Magnificat” Chancel Choir

Andrew Carter

Softly a light is stealing, Sweetly a maiden sings, Ever wakeful, ever wistful, Watching faithfully,

thankfully, tenderly her King of kings. My soul doth magnify, doth magnify the Lord:

And my spirit hath rejoiced, Rejoiced in God my Savior. Mary her song to Jesus Softly, serenely sings:

“I will love you, I will serve you, May my lullaby glorify, Magnify my King of kings.”

Lullaby. Lullaby. LESSON IV “Luke tells of the birth of Jesus.” (7:00 p.m.)Ministry Associate for Luke 2:1-7 Spiritual Formation (9:00 p.m.)Interim Pastoral Care Minister ANTHEM “Cradle Song” Tenor Soloist and Harp

Away in a manger, no crib for His bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes.

I love You, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle, till morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask You to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in Your tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with You there.

LESSON V “The shepherds go to the manger.” Minister of Mission and Education

Luke 2:8-14

*CAROL “The First Nowell” Congregation and Chancel Choir

The first nowell 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.

Refrain: Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continues both day and night. [Refrain]

Then let us all, with one accord, sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heaven and earth of naught, and with His love man-kind hath bought. [Refrain]

CHRISTMAS HOMILY “Our Turn to Sing” Executive Minister

LESSON VI “The wise ones are led by the star to Jesus.” Deacon Matthew 2:1-2, 8-11

*CAROL “Three Kings of Orient” Congregation, Chancel Choir, & Orchestra

arr. John Rutter

We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star.

Refrain: O star of wonder, star of night, star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never, over us all to reign. [Refrain]

Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a deity nigh. Prayer and praising all men raising, worship Him, God on high. [Refrain]

Myrrh is mine. Its bitter perfume breathes a life of gathering gloom. Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, sealed in a stone-cold tomb. [Refrain]

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice. Alleluia, alleluia! Earth to heav'n replies. [Refrain]

OFFERING Minister of Missions & Education

All of tonight’s offering will be given locally to support over twenty five agencies in

Indian River County, working to care for those in need.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “O Holy Night” Soprano, Chancel Choir, & Orchestra arr. David T. Clydesdale

O holy night!

The stars are brightly shining; it is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, till He appeared, and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!

Refrain: Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born! O night divine,

O night, O night divine!

Truly He taught us to love one another; and his gospel is peace. Bonds shall we make, until we all are brothers, and His name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we; let all within us praise His holy name. [Refrain]

O night divine, O night divine,

Divine!

LESSON VII “John unfolds the great mystery of the incarnation.” Senior Minister

John 1:1-14 THE PASSING OF THE CHRIST LIGHT

The lighted Christ Candle will be brought to the center of the Church. Its light will be passed from person to person, in every pew, until the Light of the World has been spread among us, and all the candles are lighted.

Please...Tilt only unlit candles to prevent dripping hot wax.

ANTHEM/CAROL (seated) “Night of Silence/Silent Night” Chancel Choir and Orchestra

arr. John Ferguson

Cold are the people, winter of life, we tremble in shadows this cold endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, weary, its flame will be dying soon.

Voice in the distance, call in the night, on wind you enfold us, you speak of the light, Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, rumors of a dawn so embracing,

Breathless love awaits darkened souls, soon will we know of the morning.

Congregation please join the choir at the clergy’s invitation.

“Silent Night” (seated) Congregation and Choirs

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.

Please hold your candles aloft.

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.

CHRISTMAS PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts) Senior Minister

*CAROL “Joy to the World” Congregation, Chancel Choir, & Orchestra

arr. John Rutter

Please extinguish candles.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come: let earth receive her King; Let every heart, prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing,

And heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

He rules the world, with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove; The glories of His righteousness, and wonders of His love,

And wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love.

BENEDICTION (seated) Executive Minister

CHRISTMAS BLESSING “God Bless Us Everyone” Tenor Soloist, Chancel Choir, & Orchestra

arr. William Ross

Come together one and all in the Christmas spirit. Gifts abound here great and small, joyously we feel it. Blessings sent us from above guide us on our way. We raise our voice as we rejoice, bow our head and pray.

A miracle has just begun! God bless us ev’ry one! To the voices no one hears, we have come to find you. With your laughter and tears, goodness hope and virtue. Father, mother, daughter, son,

Each a treasure be One candle’s light dispels the night, now our eyes can see. Burning brighter than the sun, God bless us ev’ry one!

A miracle has just begun! God bless us ev’ry one! Come together one and all in the Christmas spirit. Gifts abound here great and small, joyously we feel it.

Father, mother, daughter, son, each a treasure be. One candle’s light dispels the night, now our eyes can see. Burning brighter than the sun, God bless us ev’ry one!

A miracle has just begun! God bless us ev’ry one!

POSTLUDE “A Christmas Overture” Orchestra Kentaro Sato

Tenor Soloist: Samuel Hall Soprano Soloist: Rachel Carter

7:00 PM Deacons: Marilyn Case, Cassandra Coker, and Tom Schwieger

9:00 PM Deacons: Kay Hammond, John Langfitt, Tom Richards

The Flowers Tonight Are Dedicated to the Glory of God and Given...

by the Walker Family in loving memory of the Walker, Camp, and Kunhardt families. by the England and Campbell families, in loving memory of Gina and Hazard Campbell.

NEXT Sunday, December 30th

Next Sunday, December 30th there will be ONE worship service at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. The sermon, “In Between” based on Matthew 2:14-21 will be given by Rev. David W. Johnson. Sunday School and Nursery Care are offered.

WELCOME

Paula Hallam

our Christmas poinsettias

Donors’ Names In Memory of

Barbara Agle My husband, Bob Lee Albro Our parents, and Lee's sister Joan

Gloria & Kim Anderson and Family Ginny & Fred Soderberg and Marian & Marvin Anderson

Donna Andres Dale Andres and Maude Hartmann

Ham & Celeta Arden Warren & Lucille Haffield and Hamilton & Alice Arden, Sr.

Casey and Bob Baggott Clint Reif

Marilyn Beck John Beck

Connie Beliveau Raymond Beliveau

Randy & Donna Bennett Our parents

Bud & Brenda Biggin Rowena & Wilbur Biggin, Sr.

Bob Boeschen My parents, Norman & Louise Boeschen, my brother, Norman and my sister, Barbara

Nancy & Don Buebendorf Our parents

Lyn & Tony Buford Carolyn & Henry McCluney, my parents

Bobbie Cecere My parents, George and Laurene Warak

Bernie & Carol Coffin Margaret & John, Lester and Richard Coffin

Mr. & Mrs. George Collins, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Clarence Schmidt and Mr. & Mrs. George Colllins

Millie Corell Nancy & William Correll

Paul Covill Bob Powers

Nancy Coyle Parents and Brother

Chip & Kathy Cruice Cruice and Wilmarth Families

Jerome & Andrea (Cullen) Hudson Mary Elaine Hudson, Edward Cullen, and the Bibbins family

The DeAngelis Daughters Doris DeAngelis

Charles Dill Family Barny Dill

John & Ann Dillon Our family and R. B. Jennings

Dottie Dollar E. Lewis Dollar and Cheryl S. Bellinger

Joanne & Gerry Duhaime Dot Zimmerman, the Ruddy and Duhaime family

The East Family Betsy Norris East and Andrew Norris East

Peter & Kitty Elder Jane Elder

Daniel E. Emerson My wife, Patricia

Mr. & Mrs. John C. Engstrom Donald D. Engstrom

Ros & Ralph Evans Dr. Chris Talley

Raymond Ferrari Florence Shields and Elizabeth Ferrari

Richard Fisk Elizabeth A. Fisk, wife, mother and grandmother

Lois Faye (Noll) Forrest Rev. & Mrs. Noll

Bob & Jan Gay Our parents

Gazda Family Al Gazda

Tim & Judy Gow Our parents

Dave & Glade Gracey Our parents

Bob & Jackie Grady My grandmother, Annabelle Bout

Frances Graver Ronald Russell Garver

Betsy Grzymkowski Michael Grzymkowski

Karen Reams Haeger Wm. "Jim" Haeger

Paula Hallam Robert Hallam

Carol Hankins In loving memory of my husband John L. Hankins, Jr.

Donors’ Names In Memory of

our Christmas poinsettias

Michael & Ted Hauser Susie Hauser and Jim Joy

Tee Henley My Parents, Rocco & Jennie and brother, Anthony

Barbara Heston Howard & Eleanor Heston

John & Helen Higgs Our parents and Mary Alice Burnett, sister

Bill & Lynne House My beloved brother, Larry

Linda Irvin Larry Irvin

Barbara J. Knoll Dick Knoll and loved ones

Anne & Brian Kroh Al & Mary Ellen Jacques

The Ladd Children Sis & Del Ladd

Judy & Lou LaFage "Dinny" LaFage, "Dick" Caldwell & Richard Clark Caldwell, Jr.

From her friends Marilyn Link

Edel Livermore Albert Livermore

Nancy & Roger Lynch Marie & Sydney Winkel

George & Allison Matsik George Matsik, Sr., Janet W. Matsik, Bob J. White, and Nancy C. Riding

David McCarthy and Susan McC. Komma Barbara McCarthy

Mary Grimm McCllellan Roger Grimm

Diane & Howard McDowell Our parents

John & Nancy Morgan Grandparents, Ruth & Ted Morgan

Carol Newman Reginald B. Newman

Gail Norris Felton Norris

Joan Ohl Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Ohl, Sam & Dorothy Eschenbach, Howard & Ella Ohl, and Michael E. Ruddy

Charles F. O'Rourke David Williams

Alice Mae Orr William Orr

Joyce F. Pearce Donald B. Pearce, Sr. and Reginald & Margaret Fairfax

Ruth Perdue My family

George & Judy Peter Our parents

Elizabeth Porter Amy Elizabeth Porter, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hall and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Porter

Helen Post Johnny, Bobby and Dick Post

Marilyn & Tom Ragland Bob Hallam

Becky Richardson Chuck Richardson

Russell C. Robinson Carol A. Robinson and Kristin E. Robinson

The Rodgers Family John Rodgers and Jack Rodgers

Alan & Chris Ryall Neb & Rachel Ryall

Christine Ryall Barbara Devor

Ryska Family Loved ones

Bob & Peg Salmon Barbara D. Simpson

Betsy & Dave Sams Our Parents, Dorothy & David Sams and Elizabeth & Paul Bates

Elsie Sanftleben Dan, Dot and Hub

Bill & Lousie Schmitt Florence & Lawrence Schmitt

Sharleen & Gegg Schutte Kevin A. Schutte, our son and all of our family who are in heaven

Pamela & Arnold Sheiffer Robert Maurice Grunder, Hylda & Maurice Wince, Inez Oppenheimer, and Hope Grunder Seese

Loren Smith Gene & Barbara Casey, Carol Ordway Webb, and Jeannette and Joe Morris

Donors’ Names In Memory of

Susanne & Bryant Alford Our grandchildren

Ham & Celeta Arden The Friedman Family and the Derek Arden Family

Steve & Lucia Bailey Our children, Mark S. Bailey and Blyth Bailey Burge and their families

Jim & Judy Balph Armed Service Personnel

Mary Louise Basore Nony Chalmers

Brenda & Bud Biggin Bonnie & Lee Sanzenbacher

Susie Brinkerhoff Merritt, Charlotte, Nate, Emily, Bryson

Matt & Beth Cleary Our daughters; Meghan and Sara

Carol & Bernie Coffin Our 4 grandchildren: Trey, Mackenzie, Teddy, Will and Emery

Linda Lee Crossley The Crossley/Riddle Families

Florence Duefee Hastings My 8 Grandchildern

Selden Illick The life of Rebecca Vallette, on her 80th birthday

Cris and Frances Ingraham Our families

Anne & Brian Kroh Lee & Dorothy Kroh

David McCarthy and Susan McCarthy Komma

Harold McCarthy

Joan Ohl Charlie Ohl

Helen Post My daughters Elizabeth and Susie and my dear grandchildren

Ba Stone Martha & Don Keller

Guy & Sandra Stone Our children: David, Jennifer and Sarah and their families

Paige Sturgis Music Department and the "Fantastic 4" Andrew, Jill, Rachel and Suzanne

Lee & Julie Whitney The life of Kathryn Tohir of New Canaan, Conn.

Andy & Robin Williams Larry & Denise Collins

Holland G. Wilson Ted & Lee Gordon

Dr. & Mrs. A. W. Wishart, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. W. I. Wishart

Nancy & Malcolm York Our children and grandchildren

Donors’ Names In Honor of

H. C. Bowen Smith Janet Smith and Hillary Ehlen

Ba Stone David M. Stone

Barbara Sutphen Husband, Terry and Sons, Bill and Bruce

Melissa, Jack and Rachel Talley Dr. Chris Talley

Jim & France Taylor Marilyn

The Tozzolo Family Steve Tozzolo and Robert Gray

Scott & Terry Turner Harold & Eileen Joines and Donald & Jean Turner

Teryl Viner Arthur Viner

Gene & Sherry Waddell Our parents: B. Q. & Kitty Waddell and Warren & Lucille Haffield

Michael Wahl Dorothy Wahl

Debbie Weise Frank Weise

Dennis & Rita Widenhofer Edward & Mildred Trautman

Holland G. Wilson Katie & Dick Wilson

Chuck & Abigail Winans Our parents & family

Teresa & Bill Winslow Our parents; our sister, Mary, and R.B. Jennings

Dr. & Mrs. A.W. Wishart, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. A.W. Wishart, Sr.

Haroldene Wolf Barbara D. Simpson

Floyd N. York Carol David York and Kyle David York

Malcolm & Nancy York Loved ones

Your Community Church of Vero Beach staff family wishes you a very Merry Christmas

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Holly Adams Interim Minister of Pastoral Care holly.adams@ccovb.org

Dr. Casey G. Baggott Executive Minister casey.baggott@ccovb.org

Dr. Robert T. Baggott Senior Minister bob.baggott@ccovb.org

Elizabeth Hipp Ministry Associate for Emerging Generations elizabeth.hipp@ccovb.org

Rev. David W. Johnson Minister of Mission & Education david.johnson@ccovb.org

Doug Johnson Ministry Associate for Emerging Generations doug.johnson@ccovb.org

Elaine Matthes Ministry Associate for Spiritual Formation elaine.matthes@ccovb.org

Program Staff

Charlene Applegate Executive Asst. for Drs. Bob & Casey Baggott charlene.applegate@ccovb.org Admin. Asst. for Emerging Generations Ministries

Rachel Carter Assistant Director of Music rachel.carter@ccovb.org

Ron Cook Facilities ron.cook@ccovb.org

Nick DeRosa Director of Technical Arts nick.derosa@ccovb.org

Andrew Galuska Director of Music and Fine Arts andrew.galuska@ccovb.org

Rick Heller Facilities Manager rick.heller@ccovb.org

Diane Jones Administrative Assistant diane.jones@ccovb.org

Dan Lamson Social Media Coordinator / Website Administrator dan.lamson@ccovb.org

David Mundy Worship Leader - C2 Worship david.mundy@ccovb.org

Suzanne Rice Admin. Assist. for Pastoral Care & Music Ministry suzanne.rice@ccovb.org

Susan Rachor Accounts Payable susan.rachor@ccovb.org

Kathryn Self Facilities / Kitchen kathryn.self@ccovb.org

Tom Snellgrove Music Director - C2 Worship tom.snellgrove@ccovb.org

Stephanie Squires Director of Community Preschool stephanie.squires@ccovb.org

Carolyn Steere Accounting Supervisor / Wedding Coordinator carolyn.steere@ccovb.org

Shawna Stout Director of Development shawna.stout@ccovb.org

Stephanie Toomey Business Administrator stephanie.toomey@ccovb.org

Jill Truax Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts jill.truax@ccovb.org

Church Office 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Phone: (772) 562-3633 Fax: (772) 562-9425 Email: info@ccovb.org Website: www.ccovb.org

Pastoral Care (after hours): (772) 617-4324

Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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