for Sunday, 28 December 2008, #2

Music:

Gathering:

• Joy to the World, CH 143
• Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, CH 160
• Away in a Manger, CH 147

(Lisa told me I could/asked me to pick these this week. Lisa, do you want a break from leading them too?)

Carols through the Service:

• ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime, CH 166
• God’s Surprise, Iona HSNW 44-45 (I'll email a scan of this hymn.)
  
• Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, CH 164
• Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, CH 150
• How Great Our Joy!, CH 170

I'm not sure what order these will be yet, except that "How Great Our Joy!" will be the Communion Hymn.

Closing Song:

How about the refrain from "How Great Our Joy!" , the echoey part. We could even do it as an echo--with Lisa and/or Allen singing the first part and the congregation echoing. What do you think?

for Sunday, 28 December, #1

First Sunday after Christmas

Color: White
This is traditionally our "Christmas Arts Service." We'll see what form that takes this year.

Worship Leaders:

• Liturgist: Loma Eaves
• Elder: Allen Foster
• Music Leader: Lisa Haley
• Accompanist: Ann Willard
• Preacher (if there's any preaching that will be done): Gerry Brague

Lectionary Scriptures:

• Isaiah 61:10-62:3
• Psalm 148
• Galatians 4:4-7
• Luke 2:22-40

The readings and more information about them can be found by using the links on the right side of this webpage.


Presentation at the Temple, Andrea Mantegna, c. 1500