Christmas Eve worship at 8 & 11pm - Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Atlanta, GA USA

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CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP 8 and 11 pm Lutheran Church of the Redeemer | 731 Peachtree St. NE | Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404.874.8664 | www.redeemer.org

CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE, 2021 Instrumentalists John Morrison, trumpet Hollie Lifshey, trumpet Joshua Bynum, trombone Phillip Truex, trombone Todd Mueller, timpani

Sarah Hawbecker, organist Sam Long, organist

Acolytes and Processional 8:00 p.m. Acolytes: James Van Hoosear and Wesley Van Hoosear 11:00 p.m. Acolytes: Hollyn Kershner and Weston Kershner

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PRELUDE Noël X Organ

Louis-Claude Daquin

Alleluia from Cantata 142 Brass and organ

J. S. Bach

Fanfare for Christmas Day The Redeemer Choir

Martin Shaw

Gloria in exclesis Deo. Hodie, Christus natus est The Redeemer Choir

Healey Willan

Sung in Latin Today Christ is born; Today the Saviour has appeared; Today the angels sing, The archangels rejoice; Today the righteous rejoice, saying, Glory to God in the highest, Alleluia!

Still, Still, Still The Redeemer Choir Sally Pearson and John Pearson, soloists

arr. John Rutter

Still, still, still: | The night is calm and still. | The Christ child in his crib lies sleeping, | Angels ‘round him watch are keeping. | Still, still, still: | The night is calm and still.

Sleep, sleep, sleep: | Sweet Jesus, softly sleep. | While Mary sings and gently holds you, | Safely in her arms enfolds you. | Sleep, sleep, sleep: | Sweet Jesus, softly sleep.

Joy, joy, joy: | Glad tidings of great joy! | For through God’s holy incarnation, | Christ is born for our salvation. | Joy, joy, joy: | Glad tidings of great joy.

O Dearest Jesus, Heavenly Child Brass and organ O Jesulein süss

J.S. Bach

Rebecca Groom te Velde

Break forth, O wondrous heavenly light Brass and organ

J. S. Bach

Let All the World Now hail Our Lord The Redeemer Choir Pam Amy-Cupp and Sam Long, soloists

Dale Warland

Jerusalem, lift up your voice! | Daughter of Zion now rejoice! | Thy King is come, whose mighty hand | Henceforth shall reign o’er every land.

Let all the world with one accord | Now hail the coming of the Lord: | Praise to the Prince of heav’nly birth, | Who bringeth peace to all the earth.

He comes to every tribe and race, | A messenger of truth and grace: | With peace he comes from heav’n above, | On earth to found his realm of love.

In God’s eternal covenant, | He comes for our salvation sent. | The star of hope moves on before, | And hosts assemble to adore.

Johan Olof Wallin O Magnum Mysterium The Redeemer Choir

Tomas Luis de Victoria

Sung in Latin O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament, that animals should see the newborn Lord, lying in a manger! Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was worthy to bear Christ the Lord. Alleluia!

Prayer on Christmas Eve The Redeemer Choir

Flor Peeters

O wondrous night of star and song, | O blessed Christmas night! | Lord, make me feel my whole life long | His lovelieness and light!

So all the years my heart shall thrill | Rememb’ring angels on a hill, | And one lone star shall bless me still | On every Christmas night.

Nancy Byrd Turner Es ist ein Ros'entsprungen

Mary Beth Bennett

Meditation on "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"

Craig Phillips

PROCLAMATION OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Standing HYMN 1. 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:

3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God in the highest: Refrain

Refrain O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!

4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory giv'n!

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: Refrain

2. The highest, most holy, light of light eternal, born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; Son of the Father now in flesh appearing! Refrain CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. | Amen.

Kneeling or seated Let us confess our sin in the presence of God. Most merciful God, | we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. 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.

For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. | Amen.

Standing The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. | And also with you.

KYRIE

HYMN OF PRAISE 1. Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o'er the plains, and the mountains in reply, echoing their joyous strains.

Refrain Gloria in excelsis Deo; gloria in excelsis Deo.

2. Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous strains prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heav'nly song?

Refrain

3. Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn king.

Refrain

SALUTATION The Lord be with you | And also with you.

PRAYER OF THE DAY Let us pray. Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. | Amen Seated 8:00 pm CHILDREN’S SERMON THE READING Isaiah 9:2-7 8:00 pm John Garrigan, Lector 11:00 pm Bob Gibeling, Lector This poem promises deliverance from Assyrian oppression, a hope based on the birth of a royal child with a name full of promise. While Judah's king will practice justice and righteousness, the real basis for faith lies in God's passion for the people: The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this!

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 with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.

The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

After the reading Word of God, word of life. | Thanks be to God. Standing GOSPEL ACCLAMATION – Stanza 1

GOSPEL Luke 2:1–20 God's greatest gift comes as a baby in a manger. Angels announce the "good news of great joy" and proclaim God's blessing of peace.

Before the reading The Holy Gospel according …| Glory to you, O Lord.

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

After the reading The Gospel of the Lord. | Praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION– Stanza 4 Seated SERMON

Pastor Mark H. Larson

Standing HYMN 1. Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn king; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled."

Joyful, all you nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with angelic hosts proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!"

2. Christ, by highest heav'n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin's womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see!

Hail, incarnate deity!

Pleased as man with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Refrain

Refrain Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn king!"

3. Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!

Hail the Sun of righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, ris'n with healing in his wings.

Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise each child of earth, born to give us second birth.

Refrain

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, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. 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, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who 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 Kneeling or seated PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Wonderful Counselor, increase our joy as the church gathers on this holy night to sing of our dear Savior’s birth. May the story of salvation live in the hearts of all who sing of its wonders.

God of grace, | Hear our prayer.

Mighty God, you have broken the yoke of sin’s burden through the birth of your Son. Comfort those whose burdens distract them from the deeper peace of this holy night and grant them a restful mind.

God of peace, | Hear our prayer.

Everlasting Father, uphold all who are in sorrow or need of your divine goodness and mercy. We remember with thanksgiving all who have died and who now rest in your peaceful light.

God of love, | Hear our prayer.

Gracious God, bathe us always in the light of your Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Standing PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. | And also with you.

Seated WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFERING Please use the Help and Give links to support the ministry of Redeemer.

ANTHEM

My Lord Has Come The Redeemer Choir

Will Todd

Shepherds, called by angels, | called by love and angels: | No place for them but a stable.

My Lord has come.

Sages, searching for stars, | searching for love in heaven; | No place for them but a stable.

My Lord has come.

His love will hold me, | his love will cherish me, | love will cradle me.

Lead me, lead me to see him, | sages and shepherds and angels; | No place for me but a stable.

My Lord has come.

Standing OFFERTORY

Gracious God, your Word-made-flesh brings harmony to the earth. As we offer ourselves and these your gifts, prepare us to receive the grace and truth you offer at this table and renew in us the song of your salvation, in Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen.

GREAT THANKSGIVING 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.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ. In the wonder and mystery of the Word made flesh you have opened the eyes of faith to a new and radiant vision of your glory, that, beholding the God made visible, we may be drawn to love the God whom we cannot see. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER We sing a new song to you, O God of our salvation, for you have done marvelous things. Through your Word all things came into being, and without you not one thing was made.

You spoke through your covenant and created a people bound to you.

Through promise and pardon, slavery and exile, you showed that what had come into being through you was life. When that day came, and the Word became flesh, your angels sang for joy and put a new song into our hearts.

And even when we rejected your Son, you brought forth from his death a resurrection of everlasting glory.

Life-giving God, as your Word became flesh and lived among us, come among us now in the fullness of your grace and truth. Make us holy as you are holy; that your Word may become flesh anew today. Send your Holy Spirit upon this bread and wine and make them be for us the body and blood of Jesus; who in the night in which he was betrayed, took bread, and gave thanks; broke it and gave it to the disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me.

God of glory, make your church a sign of new-born hope in your kingdom.

Be born in us today. Where your children are faced with ruin, show them redemption. Where sorrow endures, bring your holy comfort. Where division excludes, give your grace. Where bondage confines, sing your new song.

Restore our hope in you, until the day when all that you have brought into being finds its everlasting destiny in your only Son, through whom all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church, both now and forever. | Amen.

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, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION In Christ’s manger, at Christ’s table, come, see what God makes known for you.

Seated INSTRUCTION FOR HOLY COMMUNION All who seek to meet the Risen Christ in the bread and wine are invited to receive Holy Communion.

Please remember to maintain a safe distance from other households has you move through the nave. When ushered forward, pick up a pre-filled glass of wine or grape juice at the head of the aisle. You may commune either at the altar rail or the main floor. Each station will have regular and gluten free wafers available. After receiving the wafer, please move to the side before removing your face covering and consuming both elements. As you return to your seat by the side aisle, place your used cup in the receptacle and receive an individual candle.

If you are unable to come forward, inform an usher and communion will be brought to you.

Please receive individual candles at the side aisles as you return to your pews after communing.

CAROLS DURING COMMUNION Infant Holy, Infant Lowly 1

Infant holy, infant lowly, 2 for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the child is Lord of all.

Swiftly winging, angels singing, bells are ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the child is Lord of all!

Christ the child is Lord of all!

Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true.

Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow: Christ the child was born for you!

Christ the child was born for you!

Away In a Manger 1. 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.

2. The cattle are lowing; the poor baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love you, Lord Jesus;

look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask you to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in your tender care And fit us for heaven, to live with you there.

What Child is This 1

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What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the king, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary!

the cross be borne for me, for you; hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary!

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Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear shall pierce him through,

So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, peasant, king, to own him.

The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him.

Raise, raise the song on high, the virgin sings her lullaby; joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary!

Standing BLESSING AND PRAYER The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen Let us pray. | We thank you, wondrous God, for Jesus, God with us, in these gifts of bread and wine. As we have shared this feast of love, strengthen us to share your love with all the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES The ushers will light the candle of the first worshiper in each row. Pass the light down the row, holding the lighted candle upright and tilting unlighted candles into the flame.

PROLOGUE TO THE GOSPEL OF JOHN HYMN 1. 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.

2. Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar,

heav'nly hosts sing, alleluia!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

Christ, the Savior, is born!

3. Silent night, holy night!

Son of God, love's pure light radiant beams from your holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at your birth, Jesus, Lord, at your birth.

BLESSING The God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit, through Christ Jesus, the Word made flesh. | Amen.

Please extinguish your candles carefully.

HYMN 1.

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her king; let ev'ry heart prepare him room and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

3.

No more let sin and sorrow 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.

2.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!

Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

4.

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.

SENDING Go in peace. Rejoice in Christ our Savior. | Thanks be to God. Please return your candle to the usher as you leave.

POSTLUDE

Toccata on “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” Organ duet

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CHANCEL DECORATIONS Our trees are decorated with Chrismons (combining the words CHRISt and MONogram).

Each Chrismon depicts a symbol of Christ described in Scripture. We invite you to come to the chancel and take a closer look. The poinsettias as well as tonight’s special musicians have been presented to the glory of God in memory or in honor of loved ones by members and friends of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer whose names are listed on the following pages. Members of the congregation may pick up a poinsettia after the 11:00 pm service tonight or Sunday December 26, if they so desire.

C H R I S T M A S

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Poinsettias and Special Music are given in Memory of:

Given by:

Beth .......................................................................................................................... Jim Our parents ............................................................................................... Julia & Allen Louise Werner.......................................................................................... Julia & Allen DeDe ...................................................................................................................... Julia Mark Nienow ......................................................................... Ron & LaVerne Nienow Scott Nienow.......................................................................... Ron & LaVerne Nienow John & Irmgard Bishop .............................................................. Susan & Pat Shannon Doug Glenn, my loving and caring husband .......................................... Shirley Glenn Our parents and grandparents ......................................................... The Zenoni Family Bob, and Pastor Ficken ................................................................... The Chunn Family Grandmother & Our Great grandparents ........................ Savannah, Tanner, & Cooper Our parents ..................................................................................... Ivar & Jean Iverson David L. Ott, Jr. .............................................................................. David & Susan Ott Jim Daley, Robert McCarthey & John Davis............................... The Peterson family Pastor Robert Sims...................................................................................Ellen Lawson Robert Erhard Cupp ............................................................................ Pam Amy-Cupp My parents: Bernice Andrews Roberts and Alton S. Roberts.......... Walter L. Roberts My sister, Sandra G. Roberts ............................................................ Walter L. Roberts Daniel Walter Eakin.......................................................................... Walter L. Roberts Rev. Phillip Gaines & Jack W. Strouss ............................................ Walter L. Roberts Pastor Robert F. Sims .............................................. Susan & Dick Cordell and family Margaret and Renata ...............................................................................Jeanne Merritt Naomi & Bob Gibeling, Sr. ............................................................... Bob Gibeling, Jr. Bob ................................................................................................................... Suzanne Gayle Oliver Ide...................................................................................... Suzanne Sims The Rev. Dr. Ross H. Larson.................................................................. Suzanne Sims Brenda’s father, Warren E. Burkhart ...................................................... Suzanne Sims Patsy Dillon Long and Walter Houghton ........................................Mike & Carol Bell Joe .................................................................................................... Daris L. Ostrander Beloved friends: Theresa Breuer, Jean & Betty Mori, and Lorela Wilkins.................. .................................................................................................................Donna Matern Edward Scherlacher, Sr. ......................................................... Edward Scherlacher, Jr. My infant daughter, Vicky, my granddaughter, Kathryn, and my mother, Jean .......... ..................................................................................................................Ellen Lawson My parents, Jean & Gordon Misch........................................................... Leslie Misch Myrtis Carroll.............................................................................. Cathy & Steve Vogel Ned Hawbecker and Bob Cupp ........................... Sarah Hawbecker & William Fuller My mom Doti Wilson (March '21), and dad Fred Wilson (March '15) ........................ ......................................................................................................... Kathy Wilson-Chu Helen and Louie, Betty and Jack, Mom and Dad. Those not remembered .................. .............................................................................................................. David Pendered Bill West ............................................................................................ Kris & Phil West Dan & Millie Hamernik..................................................................... Kris & Phil West Our Parents, Selmer & Gertie Roiland, Arthur & Leonora Peterson............................ ...................................................................................... Pastor Darrel & Mary Peterson

Dorothy & Bill ..................................................................................................... Susan Paul Herbert, Jon Petway, Betty Ginn, Terry Miller ........................................... Marie Grace, Bob, Ruth, Joyce, Merrill, & Carole Johnson......................................... Arlene My husband, Mack ........................................................................ Mrs. Beverly Alden My parents, Sam & June Brown............................................................... Mary Brown My sister, Sylvia Brown Franklin............................................................. Mary Brown Mel Eargle............................................................................................... John Edwards Pastor Robert F. Sims ................................................... His children and their families My husband, Peyton ...............................................................................Gayle Morgan Our Parents: Bob & Hazel Boyd and David & Ida Coopersmith ................................. ................................................................................................... Bob & Elizabeth Boyd My parents, Naomi & Lonnie Alderman ........................................... Penny Scarpucci Gayle Ide .................................................................... Karen & Austin Brockenbraugh Herman & Edna Schultz ........................................... Stephanie, Charissa, and Tiffany My grandparents: Charles & Mabel Marks and Charles & Evelyn Reasor.................. ...................................................................................................................... Dan Marks Nana, Mother & Marie ........................................................................... John Garrigan Anna Margaret & Harry Baxter............................................... Amy & Walt Carpenter To all families who have lost loved ones ................................................. Sheila Brock Dawn’s mother, LaVeta Scofield ..................................... Dawn & Michael Adamson Ada Kane ....................................................................................................... Ed Kuehn Poinsettias and Special Music are given in Honor of: Given by: Nick, Wesley, Greg, James, Emery, Colin, Lydia, and Elyse.... Susan & Pat Shannon Our family & friends.................................................................. Kevin & Nikki Chunn Our family ...................................................................................... Ivar & Jean Iverson Susanah Rox ................................................................................... David & Susan Ott Darrel & Mary Peterson, and Ruth Daley .................................... The Peterson family The Chunn Family .................................................................................. Suzanne Sims Scottie, Cammie & Randy ...................................................................... Suzanne Sims Our grandchildren ......................................................................................Mimi & Pop “The Grands”: Bob, Lillie, and Bo .........................................................Gayle Morgan Linda, Peg, & Amy .................................................................................Jeanne Merritt Mrs. Barbara J. Howard and David Patrick McGahan.................... Daris L. Ostrander Our mothers: Belle Noland and Treva Poinsett .................... Don & Cindy Noland Stanley Schubert ...................................................................................Cathy Vogel Ellen Lawson ..................................................................... Reagan & Paige Havens Heather, John, & Max ..................................................................................... Susan My family and loved ones. Those who persevere. .............................. David Pendered My mother, Arlene Herbert, my son, Davis Petway .............................. Marie Petway Gayle, "The Redeemer" Betty S. and My daughter, Marie Petway...... Arlene Herbert My family Kelli, Blake, Amanda, Phillip, Staci, Justin, Livi, Brooks.......................... ........................................................................................................ Mrs. Beverly Alden My parents, Henry & Shirley Marks ........................................................... Dan Marks To the glory of God ............................................................. Terry & Connie Eshenour To the glory of God .....................................................................Angeline Yeah-Perry Henry & Shirley Marks .......................................................................... John Garrigan

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THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER 404-874-8664 731 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 www.redeemer.org Emergency Line: 404.874.9759 The Rev. Mark H. Larson ......................................................... Senior Pastor, ext. 201 The Rev. Ronald Bonner .......................Pastor for Community Engagement, ext. 203 The Rev. Jonathan Trapp ..................................... Pastor for Faith Formation, ext. 233 The Rev. Jenny McLellan ............................. Pastor for Congregational Care, ext. 224 STAFF Bob Boyd ............................................... Director of Operations and Finance, ext. 232 Seth Brown ......................................................Facilities and Media Director, ext. 218 Michael Clarke................................................... LCFM Chef, mclarke@redeemer.org Robin Durdin ................................................ Office Administration Director, ext. 204 Kate Elkins ........................................................................Preschool Director, ext. 252 David Hansen.............................................................. Adult Choral Director, ext. 236 Sarah Hawbecker .............................. Organist & Children’s Music Director, ext. 206 Deacon Mary Houck ........................ Children & Family Ministries Director, ext. 227 Jennifer Isaacson ........................................... Financial Information Director, ext. 237 Sam Long ............................................................Organ Scholar, slong@redeemer.org Hillary Nelson ................................................Youth Director, hnelson@redeemer.org Tawanda Searcy .................................... Receptionist and Wedding Director, ext. 200 Stacey Williams ..................................................................................Head of Security