ORDER OF WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m.

Welcome to Church of the Saviour!

Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available at the Welcome Desk in the Tower Entrance. See an usher for assistance. *Please stand as you are able.

PRELUDE In Dulci Jubilo arr. Lani Smith Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming arr. James Mansfield Cradle Song (Away in a Manger) arr. David Paxton WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES The Wackers Family

*OPENING HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful

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;

Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; (Refrain)

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory given. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: (Refrain)

LIGHT OF THE WORLD A Christmas Musical by Mark Patterson

Prologue

Jesus, Light of the World Jesus, light of the world, hope and salvation for all the earth, Jesus, light of the world, from every nation we come to celebrate your birth. Gloria, Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo. For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace.

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PARTICIPANTS

Organist: Robert Day Carillonneur: Sheryl Modlin Acolytes: Tom Barr, Wes Call Ushers: Toni Burrell, Bob Dunn, Chuck Green, Craig Smith, Arleen Twist, Greg York Celebration Ringers: Daran Kiefer, Director

Charlotte Bailey, Emily Barr, Eliot Call, Lucy Campbell, Sara Dingeldein, Charlie Griest, Ben Morris, Jacob Wackers

PARTICIPANTS IN LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Jennifer Call, Director

Dylan Glenn, Accompanist Carol Choir

Lucy Bailey, Tess Bailey, Mirabella Call, Marina Campbell, Yale Campbell, Emily Dingeldein, Adelyn Ehlers, Raquel Fernstrum, Zoe Griest, McKenna Martin, Nora Martin, Tessa Merrill, Eli Merrill, Elin Mundorf, Caiden Murphy, Christian Murphy, Tessa Verhage, Evan Wackers, Kate Welker, Maggie Welker

Vivace

Charlotte Bailey, Emily Barr, Lucy Campbell, Sarah Dingeldein, Charlie Griest, Jacob Wackers

Angels & Shepherds

Damarion Banks, Taylor Boland, Wes Call, Estelle Covault, Michael Duncan, Amy Johnson, Henry York

Magi

David Martin, Michiel Wackers, Chris Welker Percussion

Estelle Covault, Amy Johnson, Leslie Yost Technical Crew

Mike Mlakar, Lukas Verhage

Scene 1 – The prophets foretell the coming Messiah

Will You Be Ready? People who walk in darkness have seen a great light. The light will shine upon them; may it shine brightly tonight. Will you be ready for the light, ready for the light to shine upon you? Will you be ready for the light, ready for the light to shine? Will you be watching? Will you be listening? Will you hear the angels sing? Will you be waiting? Will you be searching for a Savior and a king? People keep watching, true light is coming, look for a bright star in the East. Look for the Christ Child, born in a manger, there you will find the Prince of Peace.

Scene 2 – The angel visits Mary and Joseph; Jesus is born

Silent Night/Stille Nacht (German carol) 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.

Scene 3 – The shepherds learn of Jesus’ birth

He Is Born/Il est né (French carol) He is born, the divine Christ Child, play the oboe and bagpipes merrily! He is born, the divine Christ Child, sing we all of the Savior’s birth. Through long ages of the past, prophets have foretold his coming. Through long ages of the past, now the time has come at last.

Scene 4 – The shepherds go to Bethlehem

Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow Rise up, rise up, rise up, shepherd and follow. Rise up and follow that star. There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn, Rise up, shepherd and follow. It will lead to the place where Christ was born, Rise up, shepherd and follow. Follow, follow, rise up, shepherd and follow. Follow the star of Bethlehem. Leave your sheep and leave your lambs, Leave your ewes and leave your rams.

Scene 5 – The Magi follow the star

From a Distant Home/De Tierra Lejana Venimos (Puerto Rican carol) Holy news proclaim, O wondrous star so bright, Never stop your shining blessed heavenly light! Glory raised on high and lifted to the Savior in the world tonight may peace and love bless all. To you I bring gold, O King of all the world, symbol of your reigning in the highest heaven.

Scene 6 – We celebrate the story of Christmas

Jesus, Light of the World (Reprise)

CHRISTMAS EVE MESSAGE Rev. Call CHRISTMAS OFFERING The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. Offertory Away in the Manger arr. Valerie W. Stephenson Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella arr. Sally Lloyd

Celebration Ringers

CANDLE LIGHTING

Youth will distribute the light. THE LIT CANDLE REMAINS UPRIGHT. THE UNLIT CANDLE IS TIPPED. Please remain seated as the light is shared throughout the Sanctuary, and join in singing "Silent Night." As the fourth stanza is sung -- "wondrous star"-- you are invited to lift your candle high as we share this light with one another.

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 afar, 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.

CHRISTMAS BLESSING Rev. Kendrick, Jr.

(Please extinguish your candles at the conclusion of the prayer.)

1. 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. 2. Joy to the world, 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.

3. No more let sins and sorrows 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. 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.

*HYMN OF JOY Joy to the World

*BENEDICTION Rev. Call *POSTLUDE Christmas Morning (The First Nowell) Roland Diggle

ANNOUNCEMENTS Childcare for ages birth to 4 is available in the nursery. Activity sheets are available for school age children during services. Please see an usher for assistance. You may use the Christmas Offering envelopes to support local mission and outreach ministries of Church of the Saviour. Thank you for your faithful financial support of Church of the Saviour. The office will remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, to receive 2019 pledge payments and donations. Contributions must be postmarked by December 31 for you to receive tax credit in 2019. Please note that the church will be closed December 25 and 26 and January 1. The church office will close at 3 p.m. the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will be one worship service on Sunday, December 29 at 10 a.m. in the Great Hall. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings: 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall, 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Worship in the style of Taizé is the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-321-8880 • office@cotsumc.org • www.cotsumc.org

ORDER OF WORSHIP CHRISTMAS EVE 7:00 p.m.

Welcome to Church of the Saviour!

Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available at the Welcome Desk in the Tower Entrance. See an usher for assistance. *Please stand as you are able.

PRELUDE

In Dulci Jubilo arr. Lani Smith Riu Riu Chiu arr. M. Fine Shepherds and Angels arr. Larry Shackley In the Bleak Midwinter Holst/arr. Staneslow Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming Praetorius/arr. McDonald Crib Song arr. M. Fine Away in a Manger Traditional/arr. Salzedo; Kirkpatrick/arr. Robertson

WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call INTROIT E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz Rachel Glenn, Haley Slade, David Gilson, and Dylan Glenn LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES The Jones Family *PROCESSIONAL HYMN #234 (vs. 1, 2, 3, 6) O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles PRAYER OF APPROACH The Rev. Lois Annich

ANTHEM The Night that Christ was Born Kirk Franklin Gospel Choir

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr. THE 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. Amen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Childcare for ages birth to 4 is available in the nursery. Activity sheets are available for school age children during services. Please see an usher for assistance. You may use the Christmas Offering envelopes to support local mission and outreach ministries of Church of the Saviour. Thank you for your faithful financial support of Church of the Saviour. The office will remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, to receive 2019 pledge payments and donations. Contributions must be postmarked by December 31 for you to receive tax credit in 2019. Please note that the church will be closed December 25 and 26 and January 1. The church office will close at 3 p.m. the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will be one worship service on Sunday, December 29 at 10 a.m. in the Great Hall. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings: 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall, 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Worship in the style of Taizé is the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE Director of Music David Gilson Organist Robert Day Gospel Choir Director Brian Smart Wesley Bells Director Virginia Steiger String Quartet Daniel Fields violin

Lisa Boyko, Maya Fields, viola Matthew Fields, cello Harpist Jody Guinn Carillonneur Sheryl Modlin Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus Katelyn, Zach, and Parker Nash Angels Helen Barr, Avery Hickey Amy Johnson, Molly Johnson, Julia Kiefer Lillian Kiefer, Nora Lee Reinhardt Shepherds Tom Barr, Wes Call, Michael Duncan Houston Hickey, Derek Yost, Garrett Ritts Kings Lauren Lanphear, Samuel Blocker, Karl Kaups Spotlight Eliot Call, Lucy Campbell

Acolytes Aaron & Leslie Yost Ushers Bob Wittke, Richard Clark, Marlo Terry Bruce Jones, Joy Banish, Trey Modlin

THE MESSAGE What Was She Thinking? Rev. Call ANTHEM See, Amid the Winter’s Snow arr. Dan Forrest Chancel Choir and Good News CHRISTMAS OFFERING Rev. Kendrick, Jr.

Offertory Come, Behold the Newborn King Linda Scholes A Rose Tree Blooms in the Silent Night Sharon Elery Rogers Wesley Bells

TABLEAU OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY Jesus Child John Rutter Chancel Choir and Good News Part 1: The Birth Luke 2:1-7

What Child Is This 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! Part 2: The Angels’ Announcement Luke 2:8-14

Angels We Have Heard on High

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! (2x)

Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be which inspire your heavenly song? (Refrain)

Come to Bethlehem and see Christ whose birth the angels sing, come adore on bended knee, Christ, the Lord, the new-born King. (Refrain)

Part 3: The Shepherds’ Adoration Luke 2:15-20 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Refrain: Hark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. (Refrain)

Part 4: The Kings’ Journey Matthew 2:1-12

We Three Kings (Please join in singing the Refrain of vs. 1 - 4, and in singing verse 5.)

Refrain: O star of wonder, star of light, star with royal beauty bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect light.

Verse 5: Glorious now behold him arise; King and God and sacrifice: Alleluia, Alleluia, sounds through the earth and skies. (Refrain) CANDLE LIGHTING The angels will distribute the light. THE LIT CANDLE REMAINS UPRIGHT. THE UNLIT CANDLE IS TIPPED. Please remain seated as the light is shared throughout the Sanctuary, and join in singing "Silent Night." As the fourth stanza is sung -- "wondrous star"-- you are invited to lift your candle high as we share this light with one another.

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.

3. No more let sins and sorrows 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. 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.

1. 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. 2. Joy to the world, 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.

Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, 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.

CHRISTMAS BLESSING Rev. Call (Please extinguish your candles at the conclusion of the prayer.) *HYMN OF JOY Joy to the World

*BENEDICTION Rev. Call *POSTLUDE   Ding Dong! Merrily on High Traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Traditional 

ORDER OF WORSHIP SANCTUARY 11:00 p.m.

Welcome to Church of the Saviour! Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available at the welcome desk in the Tower Entrance. See an usher for assistance. *Please stand as you are able. PRELUDE

Riu Riu Chiu arr. M. Fine Shepherds and Angels arr. Larry Shackley In the Bleak Midwinter Holst/arr. Staneslow Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Praetorius/arr. McDonald Crib Song arr. M. Fine Away in a Manger Traditional/arr. Salzedo; Kirkpatrick/arr. Robertson A La Nanita Nana arr. Sharon K. Tucker Christmas Pastorale on “Stille Nacht” Roger C. Wilson

WELCOME The Rev. Andy Call INTROIT E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come Paul Manz Rachel Glenn, Haley Slade, David Gilson, and Dylan Glenn LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES The Modlin Family

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #250 Once in Royal David’s City Irby BIDDING PRAYER The Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Jr.

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 9:2, 6-7a Rev. Call ANTHEM Jesus Child John Rutter

Have you heard the story that they're telling 'bout Bethlehem, Have you heard the story of the Jesus child? How he came from heaven and was born in a manger bed? Mary was his virgin mother pure and mild.

Sing alleluia, brothers, sing alleluia, sisters, Worship the Jesus child and praise his mother mild. 'Glory to God' the angel hosts are singing: Listen to the story of the Jesus child.

Have you heard the story of the poor humble shepherd men, Sitting on the hillside with their flocks at night? Suddenly the angel tells them: ‘Hurry to Bethlehem; Go and find the Jesus child, the world’s new light.’

2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-321-8880 • office@cotsumc.org • www.cotsumc.org

Director of Music David Gilson

Organist Robert Day

Bells of the Saviour Director Virginia Steiger

Harpist Jody Guinn

String Quartet Daniel Fields and Lisa Boyko, violin Maya Fields, viola

Matthew Fields, cello

Carillonneur Sheryl Modlin

Sound Graham Rosen

ANNOUNCEMENTS You may use the Christmas Offering envelopes to support local mission and outreach ministries of Church of the Saviour. Thank you for your faithful financial support of Church of the Saviour. The office will remain open until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 to receive 2019 pledge payments and donations. Contributions must be postmarked by December 31 for you to receive tax credit in 2019. Please note that the church will be closed December 25 and 26 and January 1. The church office will close at 3 p.m. the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. There will be one worship service on Sunday, December 29 at 10 a.m. in the Great Hall. Join us for worship on Sunday mornings: 8:30 a.m. in Myers Chapel, 9:30 a.m. in the Great Hall, 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Worship in the style of Taizé is the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Sing alleluia, brothers, sing alleluia, sisters… Jesus child, lying at Bethlehem, Sleeping safe at Mary's knee, Save my soul and bring me to paradise, Let me join the angels singing glory to thee.

Sing alleluia, brothers, sing alleluia, sisters…

Have you heard the story of the kings from the orient, Following the star that's shining over his head? Offering their precious gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense, Kneeling with the ox and ass before his bed?

Sing alleluia, brothers, sing alleluia, sisters…

Brothers, let us celebrate the birth of the Jesus child, Sisters, come and welcome him, the new-born King; Praise the Lord who sent him down from heaven at Christmas time; Young and old and rich and poor, his praises sing.

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THE SECOND LESSON Luke 1:26-35, 38 Rev. Kendrick, Jr. CAROL #234 O Come, All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles (vs. 1, 2, 3, 6) THE THIRD LESSON Luke 2:1-7 Rev. Call ANTHEM See, Amid the Winter’s Snow arr. Dan Forrest Chancel Choir and Good News

Alleluia. Alleluia.

See, amid the winter’s snow, Born for us on earth below, See the tender Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years.

Hail, thou ever blessed morn, Hail redemption’s happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Alleluia, Alleluia.

Lo, within a manger lies He who built the lofty skies, He, who, throned in light sublime, Sits amid the cherubim.

Hail thou ever blessed morn, Hail, redemption’s happy dawn, Sing throughout Jerusalem, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Alleluia, Alleluia

Sacred infant, all divine, Tender love was Thine, Thus to come from highest bliss, Down to such a world as this.

Hail thou ever blessed morn, Hail redemption’s happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

CHRISTMAS OFFERING Rev. Kendrick, Jr. Offertory O Come, O Come Emmanuel arr. Burton I Wonder As I Wander arr. Salzed THE FOURTH LESSON Luke 2:8-15 Rev. Kendrick, Jr. CAROL #240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn *THE FIFTH LESSON John 1:1-14 Rev. Call ANTHEM In the Bleak Midwinter Harold Darke In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; Heav’n and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for him, whom cherubim worship night and day, A breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay; Enough for him, whom angels fall before, The ox and ass and camel which adore. What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The LORD be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the LORD. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: Almighty God…singing the hymn of your unending praise. People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. Hosanna in the highest. Leader: God of new birth…Great is the mystery of faith. People: Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. Leader: God who exalts the humble…now and forever. People: Amen. THE LORD’S PRAYER (#895)

RECEIVING THE BREAD AND CUP The Promise Fulfilled Hart Morris Bells of the Saviour PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Kendrick, Jr. CANDLE LIGHTING The Ushers will bring the candlelight to you in the pews. THE LIT CANDLE REMAINS UPRIGHT. THE UNLIT CANDLE IS TIPPED. The congregation will remain seated as the light is shared throughout the Sanctuary, and will join in the singing of "Silent Night." As the fourth stanza is sung -- "wondrous star..." you are invited to lift your candle high as we share this light with one another. 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 afar, 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.

CHRISTMAS BLESSING Rev. Call (Please extinguish your candles at the conclusion of the prayer.) *CAROL #246 Joy to the World Antioch *BENEDICTION Rev. Call *POSTLUDE Ding Dong! Merrily on High Traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Traditional Acolytes: Helen Barr, Estelle Covault