~ The Meaning of Christmas ~

The Sacrament of Baptism for Amelia, Lilah, and Wiley BeamerPresiding Elder: Fred Genheimer

Prayer for IlluminationCarol of Preparation Silent Night Gruber

Lilli Clevenger, Pattie Clevenger

*Affirmation of Faith “The Apostles’ Creed” I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus ChristHis only Son our Lord. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the VirginMary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended intohell. The third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on

the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quickand the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, theforgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Presentation of our Sisters in the Faith

~ The Joy of Christmas ~

*Hymn No. 161 Joy to the World!*The Christmas Blessing*Postlude Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Lani Smith______________*Those able may stand.

- Art by Margaret Deane

Christmas Eve

Family Worship ServiceD r. G eorge C . A nderson, Pastor

T he Rev. E lizabeth N. H owell, A ssociate Pastor for C hristian E ducation

M r. L. G erald C arter, C RE , Pastor for C ongregational C are

D r. W illiam R. K lein, Pastor E meritus

Christmas Eve Family Worship Service

December 24, 2011 - 5:00 p.m. - Sanctuary

Gathering Music

Prayer of Preparation May we see with the eyes of a child the one who came as a child, and in seeing may webelieve and be born anew.

Welcome and Announcements

Lighting of the Christ Candle The Moore FamilyUnison Prayer: God of love and light, we thank you for the light of that special star that guided shepherdsand wise men to the baby Jesus. Lead us now, by the light of your love, that we may followyou. In celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, our Emmanuel, we pray. Amen.

Congregational Response: (Please join in singing) Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel!

Prelude Toccata on “Adeste Fideles” David H. Hegarty

Choral Introit Jesus, Light of the World Mark PattersonChildren’s Choir

Call to Worship (Isaiah 9:2,6 and I Peter 2:10) Caitlin and Joshua PrivottLeader 1: A boy has been born for us;People: A child has been given to us.Leader 2: And his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Eternal Father, the Prince of Peace.Leader 1: Once were we no people;People: Now we are God’s people.Leader 2: Once we walked in darkness;People: Now we have seen a great light.Leader 1: Jesus Christ is our Life and Light.People: In Christ’s grace, let us worship God!

*Hymn No. 163 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (verse one)

*Opening Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Jane WardOur 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 debts as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

~ The Gifts of Christmas ~

Isaiah Promises PeaceIsaiah 9:2, 6-7 Crawford Higgins

An Angel Visits MaryLuke 1:26-31 Alexa CannonHymn No. 151 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (verse one)

Mary and Joseph Go to BethlehemLuke 2:1-5 Everett Ward

Petit Enfant Shaw/ThompsenMaggie Futrell, Kate Robertson

The Baby is BornLuke 2:6-7 Chloe Cannon

Il Este Ne (He Is Born) French Carol/PattersonChildren’s Choir, Marianne Shick

Angels Announce the Good News to the ShepherdsLuke 2:8-14 Emme Cannon

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow Spiritual/PattersonChildren’s Choir

The Wise Men Follow a StarMatthew 2:1-2 Ella HigginsHymn No. 176 We Three Kings of Orient Are (verse one)

We Offer Our Gifts to the Christ ChildThe Manger Offering†Offertory Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn What Child Is This? English Traditional God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen English Traditional

Youth Instrumental Quintet, Marianne Shick

Advent Candle LightingDuring Advent, the four Sundays before Christmas Eve, we open worship with the lighting of thefour candles of the Advent wreath. These are the candles of HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE. Tonight, on Christmas Eve, we light the fifth and center candle, the CHRIST CANDLE.

Thank you to the Moore family (Claudia and John, daughters Caroline and Elizabeth) for lightingthe candles at this evening’s service.

The Manger Offering†We dedicate the third annual Manger Offering to benefit the Roanoke Valley Interfaith HospitalityNetwork, and those who temporarily have no room in the Inn.

Thank you! Our gratitude is expressed to all the children and youth readers, musicians, vocalists,choirs, and their families for their participation and support of this program.

Youth Instrumental QuintetKaitlyn Creekmore, Clarinet

Laura Lemon, FluteTyler Lemon, Trumpet

Sam McGhee, BassWarner McGhee, Viola

Children and Youth Choir DirectorsPattie Clevenger

Alison ConteMarianne Shick

Piano AccompanistRuth Robertson

Choir VolunteersCarole Berglund

Kaitlyn CreekmoreSusan Creekmore

Nativity CastJoseph: Patrick Clevenger

Shepherd: Philip SmithAngel: Catherine ThackerWise Man: Madalyn CookGabriel: Ashley Creekmore

Mary: Caroline Smith

BaptismsDuring tonight’s service, Ashley and Daniel Beamer present their three daughters, Amelia GraceBeamer, Lilah Caroline Beamer, and Wiley Mae Beamer for the Sacrament of Baptism. FredGenheimer serves as the presiding elder. With Amelia, Lilah, and Wiley, we celebrate our 12th

through 14 consecutive baptisms held during the Christmas Eve Family Worship Service.th

Because this is a family service, we traditionally do not provide a nursery. Windows from theSanctuary to the passageway are open in case a restless child needs space for movement. We askyour help in keeping the aisles clear so that planned movements may go smoothly.

Welcome to Second Presbyterian Church! We are delighted to have you worship with us thisChristmas Eve. If you are new to the area or new to Second, we would love to learn more aboutyou. Please consider joining us again for worship or any of our Christian education or choirprograms.

Upcoming Dates:December 25 – Christmas Day: Worship at 11:00 a.m.January 1 – New Year’s Day: PC(USA) Valley-wide Worship at 2:00 p.m., Salem Civic CenterJanuary 8 – Pancake Breakfast and Return to Regular Sunday Schedule

9:00 a.m. Worship10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages11:00 a.m. Worship; Children, Worship, & Wonder5:00-6:15 p.m. Children’s Choir Rehearsal and Dinner5:00-6:15 p.m. Parenting Book Study5:00-6:30 p.m. Youth Group (see Sunday’s bulletin for updated info)6:30-7:30 p.m. Youth Choir

If you would like to learn more about Second, please visit our website at www.spres.org.

Organist: Marianne SandborgUshers: John Starr (head usher)

Second Presbyterian Church214 Mountain Avenue, SW

Roanoke, VA 24016540-343-3659

www.spres.org h e-mail: info@spres.org