SONG BOOK Friday 13 December - 6.00pm to 10.00pm Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster - Manningham Council
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SONG BOOK Friday 13 December 6.00pm to 10.00pm Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster manningham.vic.gov.au/carols #manninghamcarols
Merry Christmas from our family to yours Wishing you peace and joy this festive season Barry Plant Manningham 250 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East Our entire team strongly believe in supporting the 9842 8888 community that has supported us throughout the years. This is the 11th consecutive year that we have supported Barry Plant Whitehorse this event and we hope it’s an enjoyable evening for 88 South Parade, Blackburn everyone. We hope that 2020 brings you good health and 9878 0222 fulfils all of your hopes and expectations. Barry Plant Eltham For any real estate advice or queries, the team at Barry 1/958 Main Road, Eltham Plant would love to help you. 9431 1243 barryplant.com.au
HAVE YOUR SAY RUFFEY LAKE PARK We are developing a new landscape masterplan for Ruffey Lake Park and want to hear from you. How to have your say Visit us at our community consultation tent set up next to the jumping castle. Complete our online survey by Monday 16 December yoursaymanningham.com.au/ruffey-lake-park For more information yoursaymanningham.com.au/ruffey-lake-park manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au 9840 9333 YOUR SAY
CONTENTS Mayor’s Christmas Message 5 Manningham Community Fund 6 Carols Program 8 MC and Featured Artist Biographies 10 Manningham Churches Working Together 14 Church Services 14 Advance Australia Fair 17 Once in Royal David’s City 17 Angels from the Realms of Glory 18 Jingle Bells 18 The First Noel 19 Silent Night 20 O Come All Ye Faithful 21 O Little Town of Bethlehem 22 Ding Dong Merrily on High 22 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 23 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 23 Acknowledgements 24 Manningham Council 699 Doncaster Road, (PO Box 1) Doncaster, Victoria 3108 p 03 9840 9333 f 03 9848 3100 e manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au manningham.vic.gov.au
Mayor’s Christmas Message Welcome to another magical Christmas in Manningham and to our spectacular Carols by Candlelight in Ruffey Lake Park. Tonight promises to be a fantastic event, On behalf of Manningham Council, I wish packed full of festive celebrations and everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a wonderful entertainment. wonderful New Year. Christmas is a special time of year for many people and we are honoured to once again present this celebration for our community. This is the 38th year we have hosted Carols by Candlelight. Tonight’s celebration features some great musical talents, including plenty of local talent from our very Cr Paul McLeish own community. Mayor Special thanks go to all our sponsors, partners, talented performers, community groups, staff, all of the volunteers here tonight and to you for making Carols by Candlelight one of Manningham’s most loved traditions. 5
Manningham Community Fund In partnership with The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Manningham Council has established the Manningham Community Fund. Since 2010, the Manningham Community Fund has provided assistance to numerous locally based charities, including Doncare, Manningham Centre, LinC Church Services, Rights, Employment, Accommodation and Leisure (REAL), Onemda and Kevin Heinze Grow. Donation tins are available at our event tonight. Any donation you make to the Manningham Community Fund is an investment in the future of Manningham and will assist our local charitable organisations to deliver support and welfare services to those in need. Gifts of $2 or more are tax deductible. For more information about the Manningham Charitable Fund: Visit: manningham.vic.gov.au/manningham-community-fund Phone: 9840 9333 Email: mcf@manningham.vic.gov.au 6
FREE OUTDOOR EVENT POP UP Cinema at Heide Jim Henson’s Labyrinth SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY Pre-show entertainment from 7.00pm. Movie starts at 8.30pm. Heide Museum of Modern Art 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen manningham.vic.gov.au/ pop-up-cinema-at-heide 7
Carols Program Pre-Show stage entertainment featuring children’s act Pevan and Sarah and local band Beyond Melbourne 6:30pm Official Speeches 7:30pm Manningham Carols by Candlelight Concert 8:00pm Fireworks Finale 10:00pm National Advance Australia Fair Anthem Cr Michelle Kleinert & Carla Ventakaya with Manningham Concert Band and Melbourne Contemporary Choir Introduction Candy Hertz Overture Sleigh Ride Band and Choir Soloist Once in Royal David’s City Richard Thomas Feature Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Richard Thomas & Stephanie Collins Soloist Angels from the Realms of Glory Jingle Bells Jael Wena Feature It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Band and Choir Feature The First Noel Silent Night Isaiah Firebrace Soloist Believe (from the movie Polar Express) Do You Hear What I Hear? Stephanie Collins 8
Soloist O Come All Ye Faithful When A Child is Born Gary Mills Soloist O Little Town of Bethlehem Grown Up Christmas List Leea Nanos Soloist The Holy City Santa Claus is Coming to Town Richard Thomas Feature Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow Richard Thomas and Special Guest Soloist All I Want for Christmas O Holy Night Isaiah Firebrace Feature All Singers + Choir Feliz Navidad Soloist Ding Dong Merrily on High Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Stephanie Collins Feature A Gleeful Christmas (from the TV show Glee) Band and Choir Feature Christmas On Broadway Gary Mills & Stephanie Collins Soloist God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting) Jael Wena Soloist Mistletoe & Holly Blue Christmas Gary Mills Soloist Santa Baby Christmas (Michael Bublé Version) Leea Nanos Feature Unto us a Child is Born We Wish You a Merry Christmas All Singers and Choir 9
MC and Featured Artist Biographies in professional military music he retired in 1999 to pursue a new career path in Candy Hertz community music. Master of Ceremonies During his time in community music, Michael has been asked to participate as Director of Music for many Carols by Passionate, hardworking and versatile, Candlelight events across different council Candy Hertz is a popular lifestyle presenter/ areas. He is delighted to have had the reporter, MC and content creator. opportunity collaborating with many She is the Big Screen Match Day Live wonderful artists and musicians. This year is AFL host for the Western Bulldogs as well Michael’s 19th year directing Manningham as other live sporting events including Carols by Candlelight. Melbourne United Basketball and Moonee Valley Night Horse Racing. Manningham Concert Band She works as a presenter, reporter, MC, voiceover artist and producer across a The Manningham Concert Band has been variety of lifestyle and entertainment playing music in our local community for brands, within the corporate world and at more than 40 years. Since the early 80s, live events. the band has been involved in our annual Carols by Candlelight event. Still to this Candy is the creator and host of On The day, the band remains a non-auditioning List Melbourne, producing Melbourne’s community concert band comprising of only weekend what’s on videos housed more than 50 musicians of all ages and alongside a weekly curated event listing from all walks of life. The band plays a wide site. Her videos are seen by more than 2.2 variety of music, including jazz, popular million Victorians weekly across the Herald works, contemporary band repertoire and Sun online, Channel 31 and a multitude light classical pieces. of industry targeted and Melbourne newsletters. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit: Candy’s mix of experience means she’s able manninghamband.org.au to take on a large variety of opportunities and is not limited to any particular industry The band’s performances in 2019-2020 or topic. She brings a positive and infectious are supported by Manningham Council’s high energy spirit to every role she takes on. Community Grant Program. Michael Thompson Melbourne Contemporary Director of Music Choir The Melbourne Contemporary Choir Michael’s long career in music started in (MCCHOIR) is a fresh and exciting 1968 when he joined the Royal Marines contemporary ensemble based in Macleod. School of Music. During his 12 year tenure, Opened to adults aged 18 and above, he travelled extensively throughout the it provides a place where ‘People Find world performing in more than 32 countries. A Voice’. The Choir promotes a relaxed One of his highlights was during the time atmosphere where a passion for music is he served on the Royal Yacht Britannia, developed. The Creative Director Jason, touring the Far East and South Africa. makes every rehearsal fun and entertaining Michael also served for 19 years in the RAAF yet productive and challenging. Central Band, Melbourne. After 31 years 10
The choir has a repertoire of pop, rock, RnB, him engaging with fans around the world as soul, funk, musical theatre and gospel as he tours Australia, Europe and America over well as other contemporary genres and the coming two years. original tunes which appeal to a wide range of audiences. MCCHOIR is a member of Remember the name, Isaiah’s music is set the Australian National Choral Association to reach all corners of the world. (ANCA) MCCHOIR is a great place to meet new Richard Thomas people, develop musical skills, vocal Richard has been entertaining Melbourne technique and have the opportunity to audiences for more than 25 years. His perform for our community. MCCHOIR theatre credits include Mame, Sweet redefines the term ‘Choir’, bringing it Charity, Follies, The Secret Garden, into the 21st Century as a vital part of our Les Misérables, Chicago, Rebecca, The community and the arts and entertainment Producers, The Phantom of the Opera and scene! Mary Poppins. He is a versatile entertainer who has hosted Isaiah Firebrace and performed for various councils, service The incredible story of 20-year-old Isaiah clubs and corporate clients including started as a young boy with very little except Crown, AMP, NAB and Volvo. His charity for a big dream. He attended high school work includes the Royal Children’s Hospital, on the banks of the Murray River and often Ronald McDonald House, Starlight went without food in order to fund the six Foundation and Red Cross. He is a regular hours of travel required to get to his singing artist for St Paul’s Cathedral and The lessons every Saturday. While he couldn’t Melbourne Singers. afford lunch, he knew one day his dream In 2012 Richard performed at the opening would become a reality. of the Grace Kelly: Style Icon Exhibition for In the past three years, the talented teen Princess Charlene of Monaco. In recent has transformed from a small town singer years he has played the Phantom in The to one of Australia’s most successful artists. Phantom of the Opera, Mr Banks in Mary Along the way he’s won The X Factor, was Poppins and Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. signed to Sony Music, released a debut His album recordings include, The single and charted all over the world, Impossible Dream, I Need To Know and with hit single It’s Gotta Be You, notching The Voice Within, receiving critical acclaim up more than 230 million international around the world. streams. He’s supported Jessica Mauboy on her Australian tour and represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest Stephanie Collins in 2017, coming ninth. Isaiah has also just Stephanie has been on stage since she finished writing an incredible album due for was five. She has been in productions of release soon. Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Legally Released this year the song, Spirit, shares Blonde, Tony and Tina’s Wedding, and the the heartbreak of finding one’s spiritual Queensland Opera tour of Barber of Seville. side. The song reflects on the love affair She has also played lead roles as Rapunzel between our souls and ourselves and the in Into the Woods, Sandy in Grease, and has longing for the two to be connected again. just finished lead roles in Melbourne of Belle Spirit is a gift to Australia and its people. in Beauty and the Beast and Cosette in Les In 2019, Isaiah completed a 50 date tour Misérables. around Australia, singing the hit single to communities experiencing hardship. Isaiah has been writing his new album with some of the finest song writers in the world. To include Spirit, this body of work will see 11
Jael Wena Bennetts Lane, Crown Casino, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, and has appeared on TV on Jael comes from a musical family and Channel 10, Channel 9, Channel 7two, began singing as soon as she could speak. ABCME and SBS. Her song Set Me Free She wrote her first song when she was four was 58 on the iTunes chart and has been and performed it with a backing band on playing nationally across stores in Australia. stage in church. She began composing more songs and Gary Mills performing gigs with her father’s band A budding designer and Chartered across Australia. Accountant by day, this is the first time Melbourne’s very own Gary Mills is At the age of nine, Jael entered the heats performing at Carols by Candlelight. of the Fast Track Talent Showcase and her singing career took off. Jael won the Gary has previously performed in musicals competition three years in a row and was in Porirua, New Zealand. He is known for signed to music management company his roles as Amos Hart in Chicago, Nathan YOYO Music. Detroit in Guys and Dolls, Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty musical, Barry in Ladies In 2018 Jael was named the Australian Night, and Norman in the Norman entrant for the Junior Eurovision Song Conquests. Contest. She proudly represented Australia in Minsk, Belarus in November 2018, placing Since moving to Australia he has played first with the Jury and an impressive third Jack the Ripper in a musical and is now overall. Upon her return to Australia Jael was thrilled to perform at Manningham Carols asked to become a Junior Host for ABC ME by Candlelight. a role she has relished! Already appearing on Stacked and ABC Me, Jael also appears as a guest host on ABC Me Live YouTube Pevan and Sarah shows. Pevan and Sarah are one of Melbourne’s Just weeks from her 14th birthday, this most popular children music acts. A cuddly young African Australian beauty is taking tiger with all the moves and his best friend the show business world by storm. Sarah the musical pocket-rocket, make for a highly energetic and engaging show not to be missed. Leea Nanos Their latest album Be Kind was released by Manningham resident Leea Nanos is a ABC Music in 2019 and this dynamic duo pop/RnB singer/songwriter who has been has been busy performing all over Australia. making waves in the music industry since a They have appeared at St Kilda Festival, young age. Queenscliff Music Festival, Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, Luna Park and In 2016 she appeared on The X Factor a residency on Hamilton Island. Australia and this year did a stunning performance of her original song Set Me Pevan and Sarah beat the likes of Peppa Pig Free on the Eurovision Australia Decides and Mister Maker to take out the national Song Contest. Her melodic pop tunes blend title of Best Live Children’s Entertainment exquisitely with her husky tone. at the What’s On 4 Kids Awards held in Brisbane. Leea has been recognised and sung for Olivia Newton John, Noah Centineo, Their interactive and exciting live show is Jennifer Hudson, Iggy Azalea, Kate Miller popular with young children and those Heidke, Guy Sebastian, Adam Lambert and young at heart. more. She is currently releasing singles and music videos. Leea has performed at the MCG, Regent Theatre, State Theatre, Chapel on Chapel, 12
Beyond Melbourne Beyond Melbourne are an up and coming acoustic duo Emma Jury and Adyn Young hailing from our eastern suburbs. With a diverse repertoire of pop and RnB covers, jazz standards and originals, the pair bring a sophisticated sound coupled with a feel- good vibe. Emma currently studies Music Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts, with a focus on jazz and improvisation. With a sophisticated approach, a smooth tone and an impressive range, Emma brings new light to each of the timeless classics in the duo’s cover repertoire. Having secured a place at Monash University’s Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Adyn intends to continue exploring his passion for music. With a dedicated and versatile approach to guitar, Adyn brings a sense of energy to the duo’s set, drawing on a vast set of influences from metal to jazz. 13
Manningham Churches Working Together Manningham Churches Working Together (MCWT) is a subcommittee of the Manningham Inter Church Council (MICC) and has been involved in Carols by Candlelight for many years. The churches of Manningham wish you a happy and blessed Christmas season and invite you to make a Christmas church service part of your Christmas celebrations. Church Services BULLEEN COPTIC ORTHODOX 1-9 Prospect Road, Bulleen ST CLEMENT’S CATHOLIC 7-21 Egan Drive, Bulleen. Ph: 9850 3262 Christmas Eve: 5:30pm - Family, 7:30pm - Italian vigil, 9:30pm - Maronite vigil, 11:30pm - Carols followed by Midnight Mass Christmas Day: 9:15am, 11:00am - Italian and 6:00pm - Maronite Mass ST TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN 30 Lilian Street, Bulleen. Ph: 9850 2393 Christmas Eve: 10:00pm Christmas Day: 10:00am DONCASTER DONCASTER CITY CHURCH 8 Montgomery Street, Doncaster East. Ph: 9840 7900 Christmas Day: 9:00am DONCASTER CHURCH OF CHRIST 680 Doncaster Road, Doncaster. Ph: 9848 1546 Sunday 22 December: 10:00am - Community Carols Service Christmas Day: 9:00am - All age celebration HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN Corner Doncaster and Church Roads, Doncaster. Ph: 9840 2577 Sunday 15 December: 5:00pm - Carols for Teens and Adults Sunday 22 December: 9:00am - Traditional 9 lessons and Carols, 10:30am - Family Carols Service Christmas Eve: 6:00pm - Young Kids, 11:00pm - Communion Christmas Day: 8:00am - Communion, 9:30am - Families 14
MANNINGHAM UNITING 20 Westfield Drive, Doncaster. Ph: 9846 2012 Christmas Day: 9:00am and at 147 Woodhouse Grove, Box Hill Nth - 9:30am ST GREGORY’S THE GREAT CATHOLIC Corner Manningham and Williamsons Roads, Doncaster. Ph: 9848 2395 Christmas Eve: 6:30pm, 9:30pm - Carols, 7:00pm, 10:00pm - Mass Christmas Day: 9:00am, 10:30am - Mass TRINITY LUTHERAN 51 Victoria Street, Doncaster. Ph: 9848 1257 Christmas Eve: 7:30pm - Traditional lessons and Carols Christmas Day: 9:30am DONCASTER EAST EDGE CHURCH Corner Blackburn and Woodhouse Roads, East Doncaster. Ph: 9842 5054 Christmas Day: 10:00am DEEP CREEK ANGLICAN (St. Philip’s) 460 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East. Ph: 9841 7427 Sunday 22December: 10:00am - Christmas Carols Christmas Eve: 5:00pm - Children’s Service, 11:00pm - Midnight Service Christmas Day – 9:30am SS PETER AND PAUL’S EAST DONCASTER 23 Leeds Street, East Doncaster. Ph: 9842 1480 Christmas Eve: 6:30pm - Vigil Mass, 7:00pm - Mass, 11:30pm - Carols then Midnight Mass Christmas Day: 11:00am - Mass ST DAVID’S ANGLICAN 1111 Doncaster Road, Doncaster East. Ph: 9842 9127 Christmas Eve: 11:00pm - Carols and Communion Christmas Day: 9:00am - Holy Communion TEMPLESTOWE BAPTIST 107 Andersons Creek Road, East Doncaster. Ph: 9842 8776 Sunday 22 December: 6:00pm – Multi-Cultural Christmas Carol Service Christmas Day: 9:30am - Service DONVALE DONVALE PRESBYTERIAN 5 McGowans Road, Donvale (Corner Springvale & McGowans Roads) Ph: 9841 7020 - W: donvale.org Monday 23 December: 6:00pm - Sausage sizzle & jumping castle, 7:45pm - Carols Christmas Day: 9:30am - Service EAST DONCASTER BAPTIST 47-53 Tunstall Road, Donvale. Ph: 9842 8466 Sunday 22 December: 5:00pm - Multicultural Carols event, free sausage sizzle, 6:00pm – Carols service Christmas Day: 9.30am - Carols Service 15
OUR LADY OF THE PINES CATHOLIC 77 Carbine Street, Donvale. Ph: 9841 8354 Christmas Eve: 6:30pm - Carols, 7:00pm - Christmas Vigil Mass Christmas Day: 9:15am - Carols, 9:30am - Mass VANTAGE POINT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 320 Reynolds Road, Donvale. Ph: 9844 4465 Christmas Day: 9:30am - Family Christmas Service LOWER TEMPLESTOWE PATHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH 41 Marcus Road, Lower Templestowe. Ph: 9850 9633 Friday 20 December: 7:00pm - Screening of “The Christmas Miracles of Jonathan Toomey” at Church Sunday 22 December: 10:00am – Pre-Christmas Day Service Christmas Day: 10:00am – Christmas Day Service ST KEVIN’S CATHOLIC Herlihys Road, Templestowe. Ph: 9850 5983 Christmas Eve: 5:30pm - Carols, 6:00pm - Mass, 8:30pm - Carols, 9:00pm – Mass Christmas Day: 9:00am - Mass ST MARK’S ANGLICAN Corner High Street and Dellfield Drive, Lower Templestowe. Ph: 9850 2160 Christmas Eve: 10:00pm - Candlelight Service Christmas Day: 9:00am - Mass TEMPLESTOWE MANNINGHAM CHRISTIAN CENTRE 131-145 Parker Street, Templestowe. Ph: 9846 7244 Christmas Day: 10:00am - Christmas Service MANNINGHAM UNITING 104 Atkinson Street, Templestowe. Ph: 9846 2012 Thursday 19 December: 7:30pm – A Quiet Christmas Christmas Eve: 5:00pm – Christingle Service ST HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX 190 Porter Street, Templestowe. Ph: 9846 4066 16
Advance Australia Fair Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and free We’ve golden soil and wealth for toil Our home is girt by sea Our land abounds in nature’s gifts Of beauty rich and rare In history’s page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair Once in Royal David’s City Once in royal David’s city Stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her baby In a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little child He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all And His shelter was a stable And His cradle was a stall With the poor and meek and lowly Lived on earth our Saviour holy And our eyes at last shall see Him through His own redeeming love For that child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above And He leads His children on to the place where He is gone Not in that poor lowly stable with the oxen standing by We shall see Him, but in heaven set at God’s right hand on high When like stars His children crowned All in white shall be around 17
Angels from the Realms of Glory Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story, now proclaim Messiah’s birth Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Shepherds, in the field abiding, watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; yonder shines the infant light Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Though an Infant now we view Him He shall fill His Father’s throne Gather all the nations to Him Every knee shall then bow down Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son Evermore your voices raising To th’eternal Three in One Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Gloria………………… In Excelsis Deo Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright, was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank, misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank and then we got upshot 18
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh, hey Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh The First Noel Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel And let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly lord That hath in heaven and earth of naught And with his blood mankind hath bought Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel 19
Silent 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 Glory streams from heaven afar Heavenly host sing Halleluiah 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 20
O Come All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant Oh come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold him, born the King of angels O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord God of God, light of light, lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb Very God, begotten not created 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, sing, all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God in the highest O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord 21
O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight For Christ is born of Mary and gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love O morning stars together proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King, and Peace to men on earth How silently, how silently the wonderous gift is given So, God imparts to human hearts the blessing of His heaven No ear may hear His coming but in this world of sin Where meek souls will receive him still the dear Christ enters in O Holy Child of Bethlehem, descend on us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in, be born to us today We hear the Christmas Angels; the great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us, O Lord Emmanuel Ding Dong Merrily on High Ding dong! merrily on high, in heaven the bells are ringing Ding dong! verily the sky, is riven with angels singing Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! E’en so here below, below Let steeple bells be swungen, And i-o, i-o, i-o, by priest and people sungen Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Pray you dutifully prime, your matin chime ye ringers May you beautifully rhyme, your eve’time song ye singers Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! 22
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 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 Oh tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel, this blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary did nothing take in scorn Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy 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 Oh tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy We Wish You a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We all want some figgy pudding. We all want some figgy pudding We all want some figgy pudding, and a cup of good cheer Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We won’t go until we get some, We won’t go until we get some We won’t go until we get some, So bring it right here Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We wish you a Merry Christmas, we wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year Good tidings we bring to you and your kin We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year… 23
Acknowledgements Thank You Manningham Council would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for their generous support and hard work in putting together tonight’s event. Tonight’s performers Beyond Melbourne Carla Ventakaya Sponsors and supporters Cr Michelle Kleinert Barry Plant Gary Mills Krispy Kreme Isaiah Firebrace Leader Jael Wena Light FM Leea Nanos Medibank Manningham Concert Band Stockland The Pines Melbourne Contemporary Choir Musical Director, Michael Thompson Pevan and Sarah Richard Thomas Special thanks to our Stephanie Collins event crew Manningham State Emergency Service Community groups St John Ambulance Flicker of Hope Victoria Police Manningham Churches Working Together Fruitbowl Productions Manningham Cricket Club Manningham Council event staff and Manningham District Girl Guides volunteers Rotary Club of Manningham Rotary Club of Templestowe Salvation Army Manningham Veneto Club Choir Whitehorse Manningham Library 24
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