WORSHIP OF GOD
WORSHIP OF GOD
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.
PRELUDE
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Verleen Baerg, organ
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Polish Carol, arr. Wood
HYMN NO. 132 READING
CHIMING OF THE HOUR CALL TO WORSHIP HYMN NO. 148 WELCOME & INVOCATION
Dr. Dock Hollingsworth
LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE
Christmas Eve by Christina Rossetti
I Wonder as I Wander
Bill Gabbard, tenor; Joy Callaway, piano
CHILDREN'S MOMENT MUSICAL OFFERING
GOD REST YE MERRY
Refrain: O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. From God our heav'nly Father, a blessed angel came; and unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same: how that in Bethlehem was born the Son of God by name, [Refrain] "Fear not, then," said the angel, "let nothing you affright; this day is born a Savior of a pure virgin bright, to free all those who trust in Him from Satan's pow'r and might." [Refrain] arr. Niles Rev. Allie Osborne Grant
Breath of Heaven
Please use this time to reflect on your gifts and service opportunities. Note that the offering plates are now located at the front and back entrances to the Sanctuary.
Rev. John Uldrick
The shepherds at those tidings rejoiced much in mind, and left their flocks a-feeding, in tempest, storm, and wind, and went to Bethlehem straightway, the Son of God to find. [Refrain] SCRIPTURE HOMILY SOLO
John 1:1–14
Dr. Hollingsworth
He Is Coming … in the Flesh
Dr. Hollingsworth
(p. 862 in your pew Bible)
O Holy Night
BENEDICTION
STILLE NACHT
Dr. Hollingsworth
WE LOVE MEETING NEW PEOPLE
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas day, to save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray;
Whitney Anderson, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano
PASTORAL PRAYER
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
CANDLE LIGHTING/HYMN NO. 134 Silent Night, Holy Night (Please tilt your candle forward to light it)
Please extinguish your candle at your seat and place it in one of the baskets at the door as you leave. We ask that you reverently refrain from conversation until you have exited the Sanctuary.
Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be. HYMN
Earth, strike up your music, Birds that sing and bells that ring; Heaven hath answering music For all Angels soon to sing: Earth, put on your whitest Bridal robe of spotless snow: For Christmas bringeth Jesus, Brought for us so low. SOLO
Anne Marie Alexander From Ring Out, Wild Bells by Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Ring out old shapes of foul disease, Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace.
Lynn Handley
Christmas hath a darkness Brighter than the blazing noon, Christmas hath a chillness Warmer than the heat of June, Christmas hath a beauty Lovelier than the world can show: For Christmas bringeth Jesus, Brought for us so low.
CAROL
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good.
McDonald Family
Hear the Word of the Lord from Isaiah 9:6–7: For a child has been born for us, a son is 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. Glory to God in the highest! Alleluia! Amen! READING
Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.
GREENSLEEVES
What Child Is This?
WORSHIP OF GOD
Jeanne Williams, soprano; Joy Callaway, piano
Adam
Welcome to worship at Second-Ponce! You belong here, and we hope you'll come back. We truly have something for everyone, and not just on Sundays. During the week, we have virtual small groups and Bible studies. Each Wednesday evening, we have Fellowship Supper, an adult discipleship study and age-appropriate activities for children and teens. Now that you know a little about us, help us get to know you better by completing the blue or green card located in the pew rack. Simply hand it to a minister or drop it in the offering plate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHARING PRAYER REQUESTS At Second-Ponce, you have a church family who welcomes the opportunity to join you in prayer. Let us know by filling out a prayer request card located on the back of the pew rack. You can drop it in the offering plate or give it to a member of the SecondPonce ministerial staff after worship. GIVING AN OFFERING Your financial support of Second-Ponce allows us to carry out the mission God has for our church. There are giving cards in the pew racks that utilize a QR code for making gifts online. You may also drop your offering in the offering plate.
SECOND-PONCE WORSHIP STAFF Dr. Dock Hollingsworth, Senior Pastor
Verleen Baerg, Organist Joy Callaway, Pianist Anneliese Depenthal, Music Ministry Intern Bill Gabbard, Minister of Music Rev. Allie Osborne, Minister of Community and Children's Discipleship
Richard Rogers, Director of Orchestra Meg Rooney, Interim Youth Intern Rev. John Uldrick, Associate Pastor