Dec 15, 2013 ... For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Proclaiming
God's Word. CRESTWOOD CHOIR. Magnificat. John Rutter.
*BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE
arr. John Rutter “Angels We Have Heard on High”
NOTES
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Our Church Staff: Kory Wilcoxson Senior Minister Robyn Bles Minister of Growth Emily Allen Minister of Youth & Families Whitney Sparks Children’s Coordinator Laura Kaczmarek Church Administrator Rick Zudonyi Head Custodian Frank Spragens Music Director Noemi Lugo Children & Youth Music Director Martha Duttlinger Cherub Choir Director Jane Johnson Organist Ann Smith Pianist
Responding to God’s Word
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT INVITATION TO GIVING Sunday Morning
December 15, 2013
10:45 a.m.
OFFERTORY
J.S. Bach Savior of the Nations, Come
Gathering WELCOME Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it down the pew. Notice the names of those around you and greet them.
PRELUDE
Paul Manz Toccata on “Savior of the Nations, Come” Entering into Worship
LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF JOY * HYMN 128
*PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise him all creatures here below; OR Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION The Letcher family
One Candle Is Lit (v. 3)
INVITATION TO COMMUNION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Come festively sing while awaiting the birth, Join angels in dancing from heaven to earth. Wave banners of good news, lift high thankful praise. One candle is lit for the joy of these days.
O Come, thou Wisdom from on high, and order all things far and nigh. To us the path of knowledge show, and cause us in her ways to go: Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
CHILDREN’S TIME Children welcome in the name of Jesus, Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus, All are welcome in the name of love. After Children’s Time, three-year-olds through grade two may leave for Children’s Worship & Wonder. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the Education Wing.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION FROM SCRIPTURE SHARING OF THE BREAD & CUP The Angel Gabriel to Mary Came
Magnificat
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Those desiring to make their confession of faith or to place their membership in this church are invited to come forward as we sing the closing hymn. Putting Faith into Action
(Rhiannon White, soprano)
John Rutter
arr. Paul Manz
All followers of Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table. When the bread is passed, take either a wafer or piece of loaf and eat it. Hold the cup to drink in unison following the Prayer of Thanksgiving.
Proclaiming God’s Word CRESTWOOD CHOIR
Hymn 119
*HYMN 129
Lift Up Your Head, O Mighty Gates
“Magnificat” John Rutter 1. Magnificat Magnifcat anima mea Dominum, et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salutari meo. Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae. Ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes (My soul doth magnify the Lord; and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For he hath regarded the lowliness of his hand-maiden; for behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed) 2. Of a Rose, a lovely Rose Hearken to me both old and young, how this Rose began to spring; A fairer rose to mine liking, in all this world ne know I none. Five branches of that rose there been, the which be both fair and sheen; The rose is called Mary, heaven’s queen. Out of her bosom a blossom sprang. The first branch was of great honor: that blest Marie should bear the flow’r; There came an angel from heaven’s tower, to break the devil’s bond. The second branch was great of might, that sprang upon Christmas night; The star shone over Bethlem bright, that man should see it both day and night. The third branch did spring and spread; three kinges then the branch gan led, Unto our Lady in her child-bed; into Bethlem that branch sprang right. The fourth branch it sprang to hell, the devil’s power for to fell: That no soul therein should dwell, the branch so blessedfully sprang. The fifth branch it was so sweet, it sprang to heaven, both crop and root, Therein to dwell and be our bote: so blessedly it sprang. Pray we to her with great honour, she that bare the blessed flow’r, To be our help and our succor, and to shield us from the fiendes bond. 3. Quia fecit mihi magna Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est, et sanctum nomen eius. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth, Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua, Hosanna in excelsis. (For he that is mighty hath magnified me; and holy is his Name. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are filled with thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.)
4. Et misericordia Et misericordia eius a progenie in progenies, timentibus eum. (And his mercy is on them that fear him throughout all generations.) 5. Fecit potentiam Fecit potentiam in brachio suo, dispersit superbos mente cordis sui. Deposuit potentes de sede et exaltavit humiles. (He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble and the meek.) 6. Esurientes Esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes. Suscepit Israel puerum suum, recordatus misericordiae suae. Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros, Abraham et semini eius in saecula. (He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel. As he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed forever.) 7. Gloria Patri Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. (Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.) Sancta Maria, succurre miseris, iuva pusillanimes, refove flebiles: ora pro popula, intervene pro clero, intercede pro devote femineo sexu: sentient omnes tuum iuvamen, quicumque tuum sanctum implorant auxilium. Alleluia. (Holy Mary, succor those in need, help the faint-hearted, support the weak: pray for the laity, assist the clergy, intercede for all devout women: may all feel the power to help, whoever prays for your holy aid. Alleluia.) Sicut erat in principio et nunc et simper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. (As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.)
Musicians Flute Julie Hobbs
Horn Kenneth Iyescas
Percussion Nicholas Bolchoz
Oboe Allison Weitkamp
Organ Jane Johnson
1st violin Brice Farrar Eloise Lewis
Clarinet Scott Wright
Harp Carolyn Dupont
Bassoon Tony Nesta
Tympani Kelsey Moorhouse
2nd violin Amanda Dudgeon Bill Dudgeon
Violas Heidi Hattersley Pat Price Cello Marsha Pendley Bass Richard Young
WHAT’S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD December 15, 2013 Today, 12/15 Third Sunday of Advent Choir performing Rutter’s Magnificat in both Worship Services 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Children & Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room 12 p.m. Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary 12 p.m. Christmas Luncheon and Program - Gym 12:15 p.m. Priscilla DWM - Bradford Room 3-7 p.m. Chi Rho and CYF Youth Groups 4-4:45 p.m. Children’s Music practice 4:30-6 p.m. “A Walk Through Bethlehem” Youth Event 5 p.m. GEMS Caroling Party Mon., 12/16 6:15 p.m. Childcare Center Christmas Program Sanctuary 6:30 p.m. Mary Martha DWM - home of Julia Blondell
Sun., 12/22 Fourth Sunday of Advent 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Children & Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room NO CHILDREN OR YOUTH GROUPS 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 12/23 Tues., 12/24 5 p.m. - Wed. Morning - Room In The Inn Mission Center 5 p.m. Children’s Worship Service - Sanctuary 7 p.m. Candlelight Service - Sanctuary 10:30 p.m. Organ Prelude - Sanctuary 11 p.m. Candlelight Service - Sanctuary Wed., 12/25 Church Office Closed
Tues., 12/17 11 a.m. Naomi DWM Circle - Bradford Classroom
Thurs., 12/26 Church Office Closed
Wed., 12/18 10 a.m. Sermon Talkback - Bradford Room 10 a.m. Dorcas DWM Circle - Mary and Joseph Room
Fri., 12/27 Church Office Closed 5 p.m. - Sat. Morning - Room In The Inn Sanctuary
Thurs., 12/19 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room
Sat., 12/28
Fri., 12/20 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room Sat., 12/21 3:30 p.m. Advent Small Groups Caroling at Mayfair Manor with meal following
ELDERS SERVING
AT THE TABLE 8:30 a.m. Glen Hughes 10:45 a.m. Virginia Long and Wayne Shaver
WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM YOU
ARE INVITED TO JOIN US AT CHURCH THIS EVENING FROM 4:30 - 6 P.M . FOR A WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM EXPERIENCE. YOU WILL BE ESCORTED THROUGH A BUSY BETHLEHEM VILLAGE, INTRODUCED TO SHEPHERDS, WISE MEN AND ANGELS BEFORE SEEING THE CHRIST CHILD. COME AND HELP US TO PREPARE OUR HEARTS FOR CHRISTMAS!
Find out more information at www.CrestwoodChristian.org or (859) 266-0459
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Members Billie Arnold, Virginia Bohanan, Ruth Landrum, Mitchell Smith, Bill Tozer, David Wiseman Family of Members *Maggie Anderson (of Jerry Wells), *Shawn Caudill (daughter of LaVonne Caudill), Dave Fishback (brother of Fran Allen), Nancy Kraus (sister of Jack Baysore), JoAnn Stapleton (daughter-in-law of Nellie Stapleton), Rob Witt (brother of Jack Witt) Friends of Members The Brin Family (of Jack Witt), *Nick Clark (of Clay Brumley), *Susan Hatley (of Libby Sharpe), Adam Miller (of John & Elaine Carman), Louise Miller (of John & Elaine Carman), *Kim Ragland (of Jeff Franklin), Aaron Wyckoff (of Fran Allen), Amanda Yazell (of the Harts and Arnolds), *Sherrie Ledbetter Yessin (of Mark & Margaret Landis) Armed Forces Blake Chambers (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Dana Lyon (friend of Warren & Carol Rogers), Todd Nordman (nephew of the Sharpes), Patrick Ritter (great-nephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Courtney Spragens (daughter of Frank Spragens), Brad Stone (nephew of John & Sara Gretz) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Dottie Bransom, Mildred Cox, Stan Doerting, Jane Farmer, Edwina Featherston, Allen and Katie Garner, Isabel Goff, Flora Griffin, Marguerite Harrod, Jim Hisle, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Franklin McGuire, Jerry Reece, Doris Spencer, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters Our World Community The conflict in Afghanistan and for God’s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world . *Names added this week. Names are on included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office and let us know.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SCHEDULE 5 P.M. - CHILDREN’S SERVICE 7 P.M. - CANDLELIGHT SERVICE 10:30 P.M. - ORGAN PRELUDE BY JANE JOHNSON 11 P.M. - CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
DECEMBER 25 - 27 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, DECEMBER AT 8:30 A.M.
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THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON JAN. 1, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY.THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL REOPEN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, AT 8:30 A.M.
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE We are beginning our annual update of the Church Directory. Binders are located in the Narthex for you to check your information and make corrections as needed. Please take a few minutes to check your information. Thank You!
