“The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons ...€¦ · O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem; come and behold him, born the King of angels; Th e Li T u r g y o f T h

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST | DECEMBER 24, 2018 SERVICE

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the

blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. ~ Titus 2:11-13

“The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.”

~ C.S. Lewis

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We are a church that enjoys God so that we reflect His Way. Our desire is to grow in knowledge and love of God and infuse his Grace and Truth into everything we do. We have found a family here, and we want this church to feel like a family for you, too.

This desire to enjoy God has motivated us to gather for corporate worship that is both ancient and modern: grounded in the words of scripture, patterned after the worship of the early church, and relevant for our lives today.

This worship guide is intended to help you worship in spirit and truth. (John 4:23) Our liturgy (order of worship) is complex and full of meaning. Whether you’ve worshipped at Grace your entire life or if this is your first time with us, we want our worship to be both authentic and informed. Because the Gospel permeates our entire liturgy, we’ve structured this bulletin to call attention to the work of the Spirit through our words. The sidebar on each page contains notes to define terms and give scriptural context for our songs and prayers.

Singing is an essential element of our gathering. You may notice any range of instruments and musical styles on display this morning, but the singing of God’s people remains the main instrument. As we sing the words of our hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs, we know that the messa ge of Christ is dwelling among us richly (Col. 3:16).

If you have children, you have a few options: Children aged 4-9 are welcome in Children’s Church located in our Office Building across the street. Here we take the weekly readings and translate them into fun activities that match your child’s ability to understand. You and your child will receive the same message, so that you can fully explore these ideas together during the rest of the week. We also provide a small healthy snack and a restroom opportunity just before we come into the Sanctuary at the Passing of the Peace – we want the children to be ready to enjoy family time together in Church! Every other week during the school year, our Connect Youth Church (grades 4 and up) is in Grace Hall, across from Children’s Church, also during the first half of the service. The kids will be back to church for Communion. Lastly, the Nursery is open during the whole service for children ages 0-3.

Before The Service BeginsPick a song in the bulletin and silently pray the words to yourself. We have found this practice to incline our hearts toward Jesus before we even begin our liturgy together.

Read and meditate on the scripture passages for the day.

Welcome to Grace Church

Scripture passages and quotations are from The Holy Bible, New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission.All music printed under Grace Episcopal Church’s CCLI License No. 1961910

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d eWelcome

If you are a newcomer, we are glad you have chosen to worship with us this Christmas Morning, and we want you to feel at home.

Grand Prelude

The Opening Prayer

Celebrant We welcome you this morning as we celebrate the birth of God’s only Son. Light and peace be yours, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

People Glory to God in the Highest.

Celebrant The Lord be with you.

People And also with you.

Celebrant Let us pray.

Beloved in Christ, in this Christmastide, let it be our care and delight to hear and see this thing which is come to pass, the Babe lying in the manger.

Processional Hymn

O Come All Ye Faithful Hymn 83

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;

T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e W o r d

ProcessionAs the clergy and lay ministers process to the altar, so too should our hearts draw closer to the feast, in Word and Table, which the Lord has prepared for His people.

O Come All Ye FaithfulAnd the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d e

T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e W o r dRefrain: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, glory in the highest;

Refrain

Child, for us sinnerspoor and in the manger,we would embrace thee, with love and awe;who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?

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Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,Jesus, to thee be glory given;Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;

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Please stand

The Collect for the Nativity of Our Lord



Celebrant Let us pray. Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Collect of the DayThis prayer is centered around the readings of the day. As we prepare to receive the food of God’s Word, our Celebrant (lead pastor) prays this prayer to focus our hearts and minds on God’s Word.

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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e W o r dPlease be seated

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Celebrant Rejoice, the Lord is at hand.

People O, come let us adore Him.

The First Reading

Reader Isaiah 9:2-7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;

those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined.

You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire.

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;

authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace

for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it

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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e W o r dwith justice and with righteousness

from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

The Psalm Psalm 96

Sing to the Lord a new song; * sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.

Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; * proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.

Declare his glory among the nations * and his wonders among all peoples.

For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; * he is more to be feared than all gods.

As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; * but it is the Lord who made the heavens.

Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence! * Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!

Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples; * ascribe to the Lord honor and power. Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; * bring offerings and come into his courts.

Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; * let the whole earth tremble before him.

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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e W o r dTell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King! * he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.”

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; * let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy before the Lord when he comes, * when he comes to judge the earth.

He will judge the world with righteousness * and the peoples with his truth.

Reader Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

People As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen

The Second Reading

Reader Titus 2:11-14

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Reader The Word of the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.

Please stand

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Gradual Hymn Joy To The World Hymn 100

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.

Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains, repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.

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.

The Gospel Luke 2:1-20

DeaconThe Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.

People Glory to You, Lord Christ.

Deacon In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all

Joy To The World Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11

Gospel ReadingAs God’s Word has come down the aisle to literally “dwell among us,” we stand for this Gospel reading to show the particular importance we place on the words and actions of Jesus.

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d ethe world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

DeaconThe Gospel of the Lord.

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon Father Jonathan French


The SermonAs God’s Word is explored and applied, we’ve provided a space near the end of this bulletin or in the side panels for taking notes.

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The Nicene Creed

Celebrant Let us stand together and affirm our faith with the words of the Nicene Creed:

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen;

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit He became incarnate from theVirgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Please kneel as able

Intercessory Prayers of Christmas

Reader Let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy.”

Reader For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming. We pray to you, O Lord.

The Nicene CreedThe creed reminds us of the core of Christianity. It contains the raw elements that every follower of Christ believes. As we recite this together our unity as the Body of Christ is strengthened.

Prayers of the PeopleWe pray for others and ourselves.Through these guided prayers, we begin to see the world as God sees it.

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d ePeople Lord, have mercy.

Reader Rejoicing in the fellowship of all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.

People To you, O Lord our God.

The Confession and Absolution

Deacon Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

People Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.

Celebrant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace

Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you.



ConfessionConfession and repentance go hand in hand. Confession of sin is a large element of our corporate worship because we recognize how much we need it.

AbsolutionAs the celebrant absolves our sins, he is acting as a representative of our heavenly Father, who “is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 145:8

The PeaceOur entire church family embodies the peace of Christ in one another’s lives. This holy moment is a sharing of the fellowship we claim in Christ’s church.

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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e T a b L e

The Holy Communion

Offertory

Celebrant Ascribe to the Lord the honor due His Name; bring offerings and come into His courts.

Dona Nobis Pachem Choir of Grace

The Doxology Hymn 380, verse 3

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Great Thanksgiving



Celebrant Lift up your hearts.

People We lift them to the Lord

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

People It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become your children.

OffertoryIn giving our gifts of time, talent and treasure, we pray that God, the maker of all things, would take our offering and turn it into something greater.

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d eThe Celebrant offers a Preface, and concludes saying,

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus Hymn S130

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

Please kneel as able

The Eucharistic Prayer

Celebrant Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”


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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e T a b L eTherefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

People Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Celebrant

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling His death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer You these gifts.

Sanctify them by Your Holy Spirit to be for Your people the Body and Blood of Your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in Him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all Your saints into the joy of Your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through Your Son Jesus Christ. By Him, and with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is Yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

Celebrant Alleuia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.

People Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

The Lord’s PrayerWe pray the prayer Jesus taught together with one voice. As a family we ackowledge our needs, our lackings, our desires and God’s solution.

CommunionOur table is not the table of the Episcopal Church; it is the Lord’s table. We welcome all baptized followers of Christ to receive communion at the rail.

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T h e L i T u r g y o f T h e T a b L eCelebrant

The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

The Silent Prayer Before Receiving Communion

Be present, O Jesus, our great High Priest, as You were present with Your disciples, and be known to us in the breaking of bread; Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

The Silent Prayer After Receiving Communion

O Lord Jesus Christ, Who in a wonderful Sacrament has left us a memorial of Your passion: Grant us, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of Your Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves the fruit of Your redemption; Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Corporate Songs During Communion

Away In A Manger Hymn 101

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 thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay close by me forever and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care; and fit us for heaven to live with thee there.

Away In A MangerFor we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15

Communion in the PewIf for any reason you are unable to come forward for communion, please notify an usher and communion will be brought to you in your pew.

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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d e It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Hymn 89

It came upon the midnight clear,that glorious song of old,from angels bending near the earth,to touch their harps of gold:“Peace on the earth, good will to men,from heaven’s all-gracious King.”The world in solemn stillness lay,to hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they comewith peaceful wings unfurled,and still their heavenly music floatso’er all the weary world;above its sad and lowly plainsbend on hovering wing,and ever o’er its Babel soundsthe blessed angels sing.

Yet with the woes of sin and strifethe world has suffered long;beneath the heavenly hymn have rolledtwo thousand years of wrong;and warring humankind hears not the tidings which they bring;O hush the noise and cease your strife and hear the angels sing!

For lo! the days are hastening on,by prophets seen of old,when with the ever-circling yearsshall come the time foretold,when peace shall over all the earthits ancient splendors fling,and the whole world give back the songwhich now the angels sing.

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. Luke 2:8-9


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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d eIn The Bleak Midwinter Hymn 112

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign:in the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficedthe Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there,cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;but his mother only, in her maiden bliss,worshiped the beloved with a kiss.

What can I give him, poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;if I were a wise man, I would do my part;yet what I can I give him--give my heart.

Angels We Have Heard On High Hymn 96

Angels we have heard on high,singing sweetly through the night,and the mountains in replyechoing their brave delight.

Refrain:Gloria, in excelsis Deo!Gloria, in excelsis Deo!

Shepherds, why this jubilee?Why these songs of happy cheer?What great brightness did you see?What glad tidings did you hear?

Refrain

In The Bleak Midwinter She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7-8

Angels We Have Heard On High And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:13-14


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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d e Come to Bethlehem and seeHim whose birth the angels sing;come, adore on bended kneeChrist the Lord, the new-born King.

Refrain

See within a manger laidwhom the angels praise above;Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,while we raise our hearts in love.

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The Post Communion Prayer

People Eternal God, heavenly Father, You have graciously accepted us as living members of Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and You have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of His Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and grant us strength and courage to love and serve You with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Candle Lighting

Acolytes will move through the congregation lighting candles. Please join in singing.

Silent Night Hymn 111

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

Silent NightFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16


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L i t u r g i c a L g u i d eSilent 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 lightradiant beams from thy holy face,with the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord at thy birth. Jesus, Lord at thy birth.

The Blessing

Celebrant May the blessing of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Please stand

Recessional Hymn

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hymn 87

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 hosts proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem!

Refrain:Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King!

Hark! The Herald Angels SingBehold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah 23:5

The BlessingThis Pronouncement is a blessing from God to His people. This is not a prayer to God, but a blessing from God. Be encouraged! As we leave this family gathering, God is going with us into the world.


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Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin’s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate Deity. Pleased as man with us to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Refrain

Mild he lays his glory by,born that we no more may die,born to raise us from the earth,born to give us second birth.Risen with healing in his wings,Light and life to all he brings,hail, the Sun of Righteousness!hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

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The Dismissal

Deacon Let us go forth into the world keeping the joy of Christmas and the love of Jesus Christ with us always. Alleluia! Alleluia!

People Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

The DismissalThe Deacon reminds us that followers of Christ are to go out into the world and serve. We are reminded that it is the Holy Spirit Who empowers us to be witnesses of God’s love, and to do His will. The whole church responds with thanksgiving. With these final words of the service, we reaffirm our commitment to the world outside our doors.

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Gifts for 2018 ChristmasPoinsettias & Greenery

Susie Anderson In loving memory of Michael Anderson

Andrew, Bethany, Lydia & Addelyn In memory of Mike Anderson, Robert & Ann Anderson In memory of Vivian Armour & Gloria Lubitz In memory of Mike, Elizabeth & Albert Finger, John &

Meta Enos and Emil Stollia

Carolyn Ayres In memory of her parents, Leslie & Wilma Douglas

The Ayres Family In loving memory of Benjamin Haile Ayres In loving memory of Caesar & Thelma Benincasa

Russell & Jaye Baillie In memory of Fred & Margaret Sterchi

Frank & Jackie Blasucci In memory of Don & Dottie

Teresa Dean In memory of Elizabeth Mullikin

Deacon Mary Delancey In memory of all the Saints who have gone before us

John & Anne Dozier In memory of our loving parents

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Carol Droullard In memory of Bill Droullard

Dr. James Finn & Gail VanDeusen In memory of friends & family who passed away this year

Josephine Foster In memory of Alice R. Miller; Bill Ayward; Laura Aylward;

Judy A. Curry; Alice Blair; Billy Aylward; Jack K. Aylward, Les Foster, E.L. Foster

The French Family In loving memory of sweet Lisa

Edward & Mary Garrepy In memory of our parents

Jonathan Grabe In memory of Jean MuMaugh & Elise Grabe

Greg & Stephanie Harrell In honor of our parents and In loving memory of our

grandparents

Annette & Karen Holland In memory of Frank Holland - husband, father, hero; and in memory of Joseph & Olive Dion

Don Hooper In loving memory of Virginia Watts & Barbara Hooper

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lewis In celebration of our anniversary

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Ellis & Lynn Nobles In memory of Stephen Nobles, our son, Ray Nobles, our father & Robrt Duncan, our father

Bill & Pat Parsons In memory of the Parsons family & the King family

Tom & Lynda Peek Remembering our parents, Dr. Gene & Buggie Peek and Si & Ginger McCutcheon

Cori Penuel In memory of my parents, John & Kay Priest

David & Janie Rubin In loving memory of Dottie Shimmin

Bet Russell In memory of loved ones

Marilyn Sibons In Memory of Don Seelig

Patricia & Terry Sukalski In memory of our parents, Margaret & Elmer Zeidler and Kathryn & Thomas Sukalski

Linda Winchenbach In Thanksgiving for my sons and their families.

- Grace Church Leadership -

HEADJesus Christ

BISHOPThe Right Rev. Gregory O. Brewer

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP TEAMThe Rev. Jonathan French: Rector

The Rev. Caroline Miller: Associate RectorThe Rev. Mary Delancey: Deacon

Joshua Head: Worship CoordinatorBuff Moring: Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Dave Rubin: Verger

VESTRYDrick Heitman - Senior Warden Michael Owen- Junior Warden

Frank Blasucci Marylin Corsiglia John Dozier Heather HetzelLeslie Jones Brian Kuhn Lynda Peek Andy Rose

Weekly Services on Our CampusSunday 8:00am—Rite I

Sunday 9:15am—Adult Sunday School in Grace HallSunday 10am—Rite II with music

Wednesday 12:05pm—Midweek at GraceNursery provided for the 6pm Christmas Eve service

Grace Episcopal Church: 503 SE Broadway St, Ocala, FloridaChurch Office (mailing address): 510 SE Broadway St, Ocala FL 34471

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:30pmVoice: (352) 622-7881

graceocala.org, [email protected]

- Enjoying God, Reflecting His Way -

Our thanks go out to all who have participated in this service.

The ministers and staff of Grace Church pray that the peace and loveof Jesus Christ be with you now and in the coming year.

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