December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve

The mission of Beckley Presbyterian Church is to glorify God through

the nurturing and equipping of our congregation to manifest our faith

throughout God’s creation with love, joy, hope, and open hearts.”

The Beckley Presbyterian Church 203 South Kanawha Street

Beckley, West Virginia 25801

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS CHRISTMAS EVE 2018

7:00 P.M. *Indicates standing if you are able.

Portions in bold type are for congregational participation.

PRELUDE Music of the Season Handbells of BPC

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES ALL: We light this candle as a sign of the

Light of Christ in the World!

Lighting of the Four Advent Candles-The Hartling Family

ALL: Let us walk in the Light of the Lord

CHOIR: Come in your Holy Might we pray…

* PRAYER OF THE DAY (Unison) Good and gracious God, on this holy night you gave us your Son, the Lord of the universe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, the Savior of all, lying in a manger. On this holy night, draw us into the mystery of your love. Join our voices with the heavenly host that we may sing your glory on high. Give us a place among the shepherds that we may find the one for whom we have waited, Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Lord, who lives with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

* PROCESSIONAL HYMN 133 O Come all Ye Faithful

FIRST LESSON - Genesis 3:8-15

God tells sinful Adam that he has lost the life of Paradise

One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - John Ferguson

SECOND LESSON - Genesis 22:15-19 God promises Abraham that in his seed shall all the nations

of the earth be blessed One: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

HYMN 121 - O Little Town of Bethlehem

THIRD LESSON - Isaiah 9:2b-7 The prophet foretells the coming of the Savior

One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

ANTHEM - The Glory of the Father - Egil Hovland

FOURTH LESSON - Isaiah 11:1-9 The peace that Christ will bring is foreshown

One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

* HYMN 123 - It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

FIFTH LESSON - Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary

One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

* HYMN 113 - Angels We Have Heard On High

SIXTH LESSON - Luke 2:1-7 Luke tells of the birth of Jesus

One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

HYMN 114/115 - Away in a Manger (seated)

Verse One-Hymn 114 Verse Two-Hymn 115 Verse Three-Hymn 114

SEVENTH LESSON - Luke 2:8-20

The shepherds go to the manger One: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

* HYMN 147 - The First Nowell

EIGHTH LESSON - Matthew 2:1-12 The wise men are led by the star to Jesus One: This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

* HYMN 151 - We Three Kings

* THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Invitation to the Lord’s Supper

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Worship and praise belong to you, God our maker. Out of nothing, you called all worlds into being…we offer you our praise, with angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven singing the hymn of your unending glory:

(Sung) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of pow’r and God of might, heaven, Heav’n and Earth are filled, Filled-with your Glory!

Glory and thanksgiving be to you, most loving Father…that we might be your children, and share in his kingdom of peace.

Let us Proclaim the Mystery of Faith

(Sung) Christ has died; Christ is risn’ Christ will come, will come again! Christ has died; Christ is risn’ Christ will come, will come again!

Before he was given up to suffering and death, desiring to complete the work for which he came into the world…. With whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory be to you, Lord of all ages, world without end.

(Sung) Aleluia Amen! Amen Aleluia Aleluia Amen! Amen Aleluia!

The bread and cup are distributed. (Gluten free bread will be available on the alter for those with allergies)

Music During Communion Silent Night & What Child Is This - David Lanz

NINTH LESSON-John 1:1-18

John Unfolds the Great Mystery of the Incarnation

During the reading of the Ninth Lesson, The Christ Candle will be lit, and the light will be passed among you. The ushers will light candles at the

end of each pew. Please, then, share the Light of Christ with your neighbor. The Congregation will follow the choir out of the sanctuary during

the singing of Silent Night to carry Christ’s Light into the world.

LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE

And the sharing of the Light of Christ

GOD’S PEOPLE ARE SENT INTO THE WORLD

RECESSIONAL HYMN - Silent Night

Silent Night, Holy Night

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 a-far,

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. 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.

PROCLAMATION FROM THE STEPS - Joy to the World 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.

* THE CHARGE AND BLESSING One: Go now in the Love of the Newborn Christ Child

To Serve God and bring Peace into our World!

All: Thanks Be To God!

THE POINSETTIAS in the sanctuary are placed this morning

To the Glory of God and

In Celebration of The birth of Christ Jesus and the beautiful Christmas Season by Marcia Fairlie.

In Honor of My Daughters Kathryn and Rebecca Richmond by Dr. Billy B. Richmond. Our families by Cheryl and Terry McGill. The Beckley Presbyterian Chancel Choir with appreciation for your dedication and hard work at Christmas and always by Tim Waugh. The Beckley Presbyterian Handbell Choir with appreciation for your dedication and hard work at Christmas and always by Tim Waugh. Marie Lewis with appreciation for your dedication and hard work at Christmas and always by Tim Waugh. Tim Waugh, the choirs and their contribution to our worship service by Leslie and Lena Cox. Joy to the World by Leslie and Lena Cox. John and Helen Walker by Brenda Meadows. The birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ by John and Patricia Lester. Our grandchildren Trip, Millie and Tucker by Nancy and Richard Kissinger.

In Loving Memory of Our Parents George and Freda Wilgus and Neil Kissinger by Nancy and Richard Kissinger. Floyd and Effie McElmurray and to the Glory of God by Bill and Martha Rucker and Sons. Tom, Peggy, Ronnie, Steve and Wilma by Nancy and Dave Sotak. Jeanette, Paul and Paulette Bond by Nancy and Dave Sotak. Mary Judson by Leigh Ragalyi. Bob and Sookie Wilson by Ann Worley, Tyke and Denise Wilson. Cam and Odessa Lewis and Cam and Susan Lewis by Marie Lewis. My father Roderic Branford by Kedric Branford. Cam Lewis by Marie Lewis. My husband Bill, Daughter Paula and Sister Mildred by June Morris. Dr. & Mrs. Billy B. Richmond, Sr. by Dr. Billy B. Richmond, Jr. Ned and Pauline Ragland and Clarence and Sarah Kesler by Buzz and Judy Ragland. Clyde and Mary Caperton Smith by Clyde and Cathy Smith. Mancel and Evelyn Smith by Clyde and Cathy Smith.

SUNDAY SCHOOL is at 9:45 a.m. Children and youth classes are held in the Educational Building on the upper floor. The Present Word Class meets in Friendship Hall.

FELLOWSHIP and refreshments are available in the Witherspoon Room during the Sunday School hour.

NURSERY CARE is provided in the Educational Building from 9:30 a.m. to noon for newborn to age 5.

RESTROOMS are located on either side of the sanctuary on the landing going downstairs to the Friendship Hall. Men’s Restroom on the right landing and Ladies on the left landing. Handicapped Accessible Rest-rooms are located in the back of the sanctuary and the parking lot en-trance hallway leading to the Friendship Hall.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS - We are so glad that you are here worshipping with us today. If this is your first time worshipping with us, please fill out the blue visitor card available in the pews and place it in the offering plate. If you are participating in Beckley Presbyterian Church and you would like to become a member, please speak with the lay Reader after wor-ship.

COMMUNION will be by intinction today and gluten free bread will be available on the alter table for those wishing to partake. OUR PRAYERS go out to these churches today First Presby-terian Church, Bluefield, Highlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans, First Presbyterian Church, Whitesville in the Presbytery of West Vir-ginia; Wandumbi Special School in the Wandumbi Parish in the Nyeri Presbytery. POINSETTIAS - following worship, please feel free to take home the poinsettia you purchased.

ELDERS ON CALL Dec 23-29-Bill Hartling

Dec 30-Jan 1-Betsy Gilmer

STAFF Rev. Cameron Harkness oldstonerev@gmail.com (304)646-0779 Toni Mullins, Admin. Assist/Treasurer, Ext. 3 tmullins@beckleypres.org Tim Waugh, Artist-In-Residence bpc.wv.music@gmail.com Jeff Harris, Sexton Roberta Brock, Nursery Supervisor Sharon Volpe, Host

OFFICE Website www.beckleypres.org

Ministry Moderators Administration-Clyde Smith Congregational Care-Karen Reed Christian Ed/Campus Ministry-Dave Sotak Property-Mac Tieche Church Growth/Service-Drema Davis Worship-Bill Hartling

CALENDAR

The Church office is staffed Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00 Lunch 12:30-1:30

Church Office (304) 252-6289 ext 2 Email office@beckleypres.org Fax (304) 252-5574

MONDAY, December 24 Office Closed 7:00 p.m.-Christmas Eve Service Noon - AA Meeting - Ed. Bldg.

TUESDAY, December 25 Office Closed Christmas Day 8:00 p.m. - AA Meeting - Ed. Bldg.

WEDNESDAY, December 26 Office Closed 11:00 a.m.-The Carpenter’s Corner Noon - AA Meeting - Ed. Bldg.

THURSDAY, December 27 Noon - AA Meeting - Ed. Bldg. 6:00 p.m.-Handbells 7:15 p.m.-Choir

FRIDAY, December 28 8:00 p.m.-AA Meeting - Ed. Bldg.

SUNDAY, December 30 10:55 a.m. - Worship 7 p.m. Worship on 99.5 FM Radio