Starling Avenue Baptist Church Hanging of the Greens November 27, 2022 ╬ 5:00 pm
The Worship of God Hanging of the Greens November 27, 2022 ╬ 5:00 pm
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Welcome
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Prelude
There’s a Song in the Air
Karl P. Harrington
(There’s a song in the air! There’s a star in the sky! There’s a mother’s deep prayer! And a baby’s low cry!)
Call to Worship
Isaiah 9:2, 6-7
*Hymn #83
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
HYFRYDOL
Pulpit banner: Becky Nance Advent Greenery: Nancy & Caroline Snyder
And Ransom Captive Israel The Advent Wreath
Isaiah 60:1-3
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Lighting of the Hope Candle: Jeff & Frances Stegall We shall light the Advent candles praying that our preparation for Christmas may help us to look outward in love, and look forward in hope. Living Christ, light of the world, give us the warmth of your love. Candlelight brings us together as we talk and laugh and listen. Living Christ, light of the world, give us the warmth of your love. Living God, come to our world. When you hide your face, help us, to trust your promises and wait in hope. Hymn #79 Lesson from the Prophet
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Isaiah 40:1-5
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That Mourns in Lonely Exile Here The Evergreen
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Traditional French Carol
Wreaths: Tommy & Donna Wells, Jim & Tonie McMillan Balcony Garlands: Jeff & Susan Franklin, Jeff & Frances Stegall Door Wreaths: Richard & Margaret Caldwell Choir Wreath: Kelly & Alan Roberts
Hymn #107
O Little Town of Bethlehem
ST. LOUIS
(Stanzas 1 & 4) Poinsettias: James Nyambura & Grace Njoroge
Hymn #132
It Came upon the Midnight Clear (Stanzas 1 & 4)
CAROL
Until the Son of God Appears Lesson from the Prophet
Jeremiah 23:5-6
The Chrismon Tree
Pastor Anne Stultz
The first Chrismon tree was seen in the Ascension Lutheran Church of Danville, VA, in 1957. Mrs. Frances Kipps Spencer designed and made the first Chrismons. Based on early Christian drawings, the designs included Greek symbol abbreviations and crosses that honored Jesus Christ and His teachings. The word “Chrismon” or “Christ Monogram” was adopted to reference these special ornaments. The colors of White and Gold were chosen to represent Christ’s purity and God’s majesty. The evergreen tree backdrop symbolizes the eternal life Christ offers his followers. The tree’s white lights proclaim Christ’s role as the Light of the world. In 1975, Mrs. Betty Jo Robertson led the women and children of Starling Avenue to make our own treasured ornaments to decorate our church’s first Chrismon Tree.
Featured Chrismon
King’s Crown
Anne Stultz
The gold and pearl crown is a symbol for the Kingship of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In I Timothy 6:14--16, we read, “I charge you to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ; and this will be made manifest at the proper time by the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever see or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.”
Celebrative Christmas Carols Hymn #102
Joy to the World! The Lord is Come
ANTIOCH
(Stanzas 1 & 4)
Hymn #125
Angels We Have Heard on High
GLORIA
(Stanzas 1 & 4)
Hymn #103
O Come All Ye Faithful
ADESTE FIDELES
(Stanzas 1 & 4)
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Scripture
Luke 2:1-14
Hymn #110
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Away in a Manger
MUELLER
(Stanzas 1 & 3) Window Candles: Dwight & Anne Stultz, Patsy Roach, Treva Gann
Hymn #148
What Child Is This?
GREENSLEEVES
(Stanzas 1 & 3)
Moravian Star: Stanley Biggs Chrismon Tree Lights: Brad Martin
Shall Come to Thee, O Israel Lesson from the Gospel *Hymn #134
John 1:1-5
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Silent Night, Holy Night
STILLE NACHT
Candles: Joe & Mary Bryant, Reed & Donna Finley On the final stanza, we invite you to raise your candle, remembering that until Christ comes in final victory, we are called to carry the Light of Christ into all the world.
Postlude
Good Christian Friends Rejoice
Traditional German Carol, 14thCentury
We invite you to join us for refreshments downstairs in the Fellowship Hall, immediately following the service. Thank you to our Worship Committee, Frances Stegall, Chrismon Tree Team, Chrismon Team, & Food Services Team for helping to prepare for tonight’s meaningful service.