Gospel Christmas For The City1:00pm, December 24, 2012

Christmas Message 2012It came upon a 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 all from heaven’s all-loving King”

The world in solemn silence lay to hear the angels sing.

For over 120 years this Cathedral church has attempted to be a place where the song of peace and good-will of the angels can be heard again in Vancouver. At Christmas most especially we sing of it, and tell inword and song the story of God being born as a baby in order to bring peace and love to the world.But it is not only at Christmas but throughout the year that we try to live into the angels’ song and makeit closer to reality for the people of our city. We open our doors to the hungry and provide them withrespect and companionship as well as with food. We invite people in to experience the peace and beautythat comes from listening to great music, and also we provide a place for silence and stillness in the midstof bustle and busyness. We celebrate the gifts of children and let them know that they are beloved andessential members of our community. We provide a welcoming space for 12 step groups and a listening earto those wrestling with their own inner tensions and conflicts. We sing and talk and pray together about aworld of peace and justice, and turn in worship to the God who yearns for there to be abundance and lovethroughout the world.In order to be a place of singing and silence, of peace and respect and goodwill, we have to spend money.The money to keep these doors open and food and hospitality flowing out to our city comes from dona-tions given by those who value what they have experienced here. We ask that this Christmas you mightconsider making a gift to this cathedral church so that we can continue to sing the angels’ song in this beau-tiful place.

Peter Elliott Ellen Clark-KingDean and Rector Archdeacon and Priest Associate

Chris Dierkes Alisdair Smith Dixie BlackCurate Deacon and Business Chaplain Deacon

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Gospel Christmas for The CityWITH THE GOOD NOISE VANCOUVER GOSPEL CHOIR

Gail Suderman, Director/PianoMichael Kalanj, Hammond B3/Synth, Elliot Polsky, Drums, Laurence Mollerup, Bass,

Ingrid Stitt, Alto and Soprano Saxophones

Welcome Dean Peter Elliott

Opening Prayer The Rev. Chris Dierkes

Choir Emmanuel M.W. Smith

Congregational Carol Joy to the WorldJoy to the World! The Lord is come: let earth receive her King!Let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the Earth! the Saviour reigns: let men their songs employ!While fields and floods, rocks hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the earth with truth and grace, and makes the nations proveThe glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love…

Reading Luke 1:26-38

Choir Mary’s Boy Child J. Hairston, arr. G. Suderman/E. Henderson/M. MoselySolo: Gail Suderman

Congregational Carol O Come All Ye FaithfulO 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.

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Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above;glory to God in the highest:O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

See how the shepherds summoned to his cradle,leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear;we too will thither bend our joyful footsteps;O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Yea Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning;Jesu, to thee be glory given;Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him,O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

words & music: attrib. to John Francis Wade, arr

Reading Luke 1:39-56

Choir Silent Night adapt. and arr. by Kirk Franklin

Reading Luke 2:1-7

Choir Oh What a Night Richard SmallwoodSolo: Cayla Brooke

Congregational Carol Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a 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 on highand stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stayclose by me for ever and love me, I pray.Bless all the dear children in your tender care,and fit us for heaven to live with you there

Text: American. Music: William James Kirkpatrick, adapt.

During “Away in a Manger” children are asked to come to the front.

Children’s Story Jessica Pratezina, Archdeacon Ellen Clark-King, The Rev. Chris Dierkes

Congregational Carol The First NowellThe 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

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 continued both day and night. RefrainAnd by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far;to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. RefrainThis star drew nigh to the northwest; o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,and there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay. RefrainThen entered in those wise men three full reverently upon their knee,and offered there in his presence their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense. RefrainThen let us all with one accord sing praises to our heavenly Lord,who hath made heaven and earth of nought, and with his blood salvation bought. Refrain

Text: English Trad. Music: The First Nowell, Melody English Trad. arr. John Stainer.

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Choir Jesus, What a Wonderful Child tradtional, arr. Gail Suderman

Reading John 1:1–14

Offertory

During the music, the offerings of the people are collected. An offering envelope has been included for donations.Tax receipts will be issued for amounts over $10.

Congregational Carol Hark! The Herald Angels SingHark the herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciled"Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin the triumph of the skiesWith the angelic host proclaim:"Christ is born in Bethlehem"Hark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Christ by highest heav'n adoredChrist the everlasting Lord!Late in time behold Him comeOffspring of a Virgin's wombVeiled in flesh the Godhead seeHail the incarnate DeityPleased as man with man to dwellJesus, our EmmanuelHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsRis'n with healing in His wingsMild He lays His glory by

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Please do not leave valuables unattended. All music for the liturgy is reproduced with permission under license #705, LicenSing — Copyright Cleared Music for Churches

Born that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

Text: Charles Wesley (1701-1788). Music: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847); adapt. William Hayman Cummings

Lord’s PrayerLeader As our Saviour taught us, let us pray,All 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,the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessing Archdeacon Ellen Clark-King

Choir Go Tell It! Traditional, arr. G. Suderman/E. Henderson/M. MoselySolo: Cayla Brooke

Participants in the Service

Clergy Dean Peter Elliott, Archdeacon Ellen Clark-King,The Rev. Chris Dierkes, The Rev. Alisdair Smith,

Music The Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir, Gail Suderman, Director/Piano;Michael Kalanj, Hammond B3, Elliot Polsky, Drums, LaurenceMollerup, Bass, Ingrid Stitt, Alto and Soprano Saxophones

Readers Dal Richards, Band Leader & Vancouver IconThe Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British ColumbiaSpencer Chandra Herbert, MLA, Vancouver-West EndProfessor Stephen Toope, President of UBC

Children’s Story Jessica Pratezina, Archdeacon Ellen Clark-King, The Rev. Chris DierkesWelcomers Friends & Parishioners of Christ Church Cathedral

Please consider a generous offering to help cover the costs of today's service and tosupport our compassionate care in the community. The true costs to the Cathedralon days like this approaches $25/person.

How Do I Give? It's easy. Simply place your offering in the enclosed envelope anddrop it in the collection plate when it is passed. You can also fill in credit card infor-mation on the back. You will receive a tax receipt in the mail beforetax time for any donations over $10. Thank you!

For information about Christ Church Cathedral and its ministries see www.cathedral.vancouver.bc.ca

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