Worship December 11, 2010 11:45 a.m.
We Gather Together Gathering Music..............Spring Valley Academy Band – Glenn Hawkins, director arr. Chip Davis & Robert Longfield arr. Robert W. Smith Jeffery L. Ames...........................SVA Choir – Gail Hall, director
Introit:
Glenn Hawkins, trumpet Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria tibi Domine! Laudamus te, Adoramus te. Propter magnam gloriam tuam. O wondrous light. Shine on this night, and set our spirits free. Live in our hearts as we impart His love for all to see. Rejoice and sing. Alleluia to the newborn King! Emmanuel! God is with us. Emmanuel! Christ is born. The angels sing, “Alleluia.” Gloria!
We Come Into Christ’s Presence Call to Worship................................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith (congregation standing)
In the beginning was the Word, God’s promise of salvation. have come to remember when Jesus came as a child. Pastor: In the beginning Jesus Christ came to earth, both fully human and fully divine. Congregation: We have come to see the mystery of the incarnation. Pastor: Come, and experience the wonder of the birth of Christ. Congregation: We come to worship in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Pastor:
Congregation: We
Pass the Blessing of Christ’s Peace Hymn No. 120:
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(congregation standing)
Invocation........................................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith Baptism of Jonathan Batchelder................................................Pastor Karl Haffner Music:
— Michael W. Smith................................................................SVA Choirs
Aliana Kubwimana, flute All is well, all is well, angels with us rejoice. For tonight darkness fell into the dawn of love’s light. Sing Al-le, Sing alleluia. All is well, all is well, let there be peace on earth. Christ is come. Go and tell that He is in the manger. Sing Al-le, Sing alleluia. All is well, all is well, lift up your voice and sing. Born is now Emmanuel, Born is our Lord