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The Nativity of Our Lord
Our cover art, “Peaceful Night” was created by local
North Canton artist Tina Meyers and we thank her for
letting us use it. You can check out more of her work on
facebook @eyesplinterart.
Christ Presbyterian Church
Tuscarawas Street at McKinley Avenue
530 Tuscarawas Street, West
Canton, Ohio 44702
Christmas Eve Family Service
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December 24, 2020 Six-Thirty O’Clock
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*At these moments, we invite you Please silence all electronic devices
to stand in body or spirit prior to the worship service.
Organ Prelude “The First Nowell” David Lasky
“Cantilena” on MENDELSSOHN James Biery
“On Christmas Night, All Christians Sing” Richard Lind
Call to Worship
Leader: Tonight we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ,
the One whose life reveals God’s deep and lasting love for all.
People: O, come let us worship God!
Carol No. 133 “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
1. 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!
2. True God from true God, Light from light eternal,
Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes;
Very God, begotten, not created! (Refrain)
3. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all Glory in the highest! (Refrain)
4. 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)
Lighting of The Christ Candle Brian, Angie, Eva, & Manny Leggett
Response to the Lighting of the Advent Candles
“People, Look East” Malcolm Archer
Jean Burnquist, soprano * Sarah Pozderac-Chenevey, alto
Chester Willey, tenor * Britt Cooper, baritone
Scripture Reading Psalm 98
A Reading for Children Christmas is Coming Tama Fortner
Carol No. 119 “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 the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!
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.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
A Thought for Adults
A Christmas Prayer (responsively)
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Alleluia!
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
O Christ, splendor of God’s eternal glory,
the mighty Word, sustaining the universe:
Renew our lives by your presence.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
O Christ, born into the world in the fullness of time
for the liberation of all creation:
Release all into your promised freedom.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
O Christ, begotten of the Father before all time,
born in a stable at Bethlehem:
May your church be a sign of hope and joy.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
O Christ, truly God and truly human,
born to a people in fulfillment of their expectations:
Fulfill our desires in you.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
O Christ, born of the virgin Mary,
child of wonder and splendor,
Mighty God of all ages, Prince of Peace:
May the whole world live in peace and justice.
Shout to the Lord, all the earth. Alleluia!
Offertory Anthem “Unto Us a Child is Born” Laura Farnell
Virtual Children’s Choir * Mary Bontrager, violin
Prayer of Dedication (unison)
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;
But what I can, I give Him, I give Him my heart. Amen.
Congregational Carols (now we invite you to light your candles)
Refrain:
Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere;
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
1. While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night,
Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light. Refrain
2. The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth,
Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior’s birth. Refrain
3. Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born,
And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn. Refrain
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.
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.
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! 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. Benediction Organ Voluntary Carillon on a Ukrainian Carol Gerald Near Children participating in tonight’s reading: *Breckie Johnson *Basil Johnson *Megan Cooper *Mark Cooper Nathan Skolnik Ava Sklolnik Lily Roberts Jace Anderson Reed Grinder *Jack Hudson Theo Wallace Neva Wallace Amelia Chenevey *Levi George *Ezekiel George Abram George Theo Wiggins Lucy O'Wesney *Eva Leggett *Denotes member of Children’s choir
Christmas Eve Festival Concert
9:30pm ONLINE only
Live Stream via Facebook and YouTube
Broadcast live on WHBC 1480 AM
Music of the Season brought to us by Britt & Heather Cooper
Christmas Eve Traditional Worship
10:00pm ONLINE only
Live Stream via Facebook and YouTube
Broadcast live on WHBC 1480 AM
Scripture, Music, and Prayers that speak to the words of the angels: “Do not be afraid;
for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…”
Eucharist will be celebrated
so make your preparations at home.
Women's Bible Study
You are invited to join our Women's Bible Study
Fellowship. We are a "come as you are, come when
you can" group that meets Thursday mornings 9:30-
11:00 on ZOOM. On January 7, we will begin a new
study on the book of Romans. Please
contact Courtney Wallace for any questions or to be
added to the email list.
2021 Offering Envelopes
If you wish to receive 2021 envelopes, please notify the church
office and we will gladly mail them out to you or you can
request to pick them up during office hours.Camp Wakonda
COVID-Relief UPDATE
Thank you for continuing to support Camp Wakonda
through the COVID-Relief Fund! So far, we have raised $79,735
of our $100,000 deficit. LET’S HIT THAT GOAL!
Send a check to the church with “Wakonda COVID-Relief” in
the memo line or go to http://bit.ly/WakondaCovid to make a
donation.
Thank you for giving and for your prayers in this challenging time. We are praying for you too!
THINGS AT WAKONDA ARE LOOKING EXCITING FOR SUMMER 2021!
We had released a tentative schedule for this coming summer, but we are revising our plans
due to COVID and a potential great opportunity for camp.
For now, we are considering two possible schedules for the summer. We are taking our time
with this because we want to get this summer right! Look for the final schedule to be
released in February.
We are also taking our campers’ health and safety very seriously! So we are looking at all of
our procedures to make them as COVID-safe as possible. Some things to be prepared for in
2021:
♦ All campers, staff, and guests will be required to wear masks during indoor activities
(masks may be removed while sitting to eat at meals) and while unable to maintain
social distance outdoors.
♦ Kitchen staff will wear masks and gloves during all food preparation and service.
♦ Meals will be served cafeteria-style, possibly with a staggered meal schedule.
♦ Guests and family of campers will stay with their vehicle during check-in & pick-up
procedures; arrival times will be staggered (this will be sent to you prior to your camp
event).
♦ Campers must turn in a 14-day temperature log at check-in (we will provide this).
♦ A camp staff member will be doing daily temperature checks while campers are on-site.
♦ Cabin groups will be paired, creating small explorer groups, for activities in order to
limit potential whole-camp exposure.
♦ Camp maintenance staff are cleaning and sanitizing high-touch surfaces multiple times
each day.
♦ As we learn more, additional procedures may be added (such as, but not limited to,
requiring testing and/or vaccinations prior to arrival, if available).
We are doing all of this to keep our campers, staff, and guests safe! Please hold Camp
Wakonda in prayer as we prepare for a safe and exciting 2021! Shalom! ~ Pastor BenHey Kids! Get ready for-
Just because we can’t be together in person doesn’t mean we can’t have
some pajama fun! Send Miss Jennie a picture by 1/14/21 of you wearing your
jammies for us to show during church on Sunday, January 17th plus be sure to
wear your jammies when you tune in for church that morning! Keep a look out
for a special pajama jam activity package to use for church that morning for ex-
tra special fun. Don’t forget your slippers!
Concert Series 2020-21:
Keys (and Pedals) Galore
Mario Buchanan • Heather Cooper
Sunday, January 31, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Available online only,
streamed through CPC Facebook
and YouTube.
PRAYER CHAIN:
Whenever there’s a need for prayer, please call one of our Prayer Chain co-chairs:
Sandy Kohler ~ 330-575-5874 (midnightingaletoo@gmail.com)
Judy Smith ~ 330-771-0598 (judithllsmith@gmail.com)
Carol Orin ~ 330-327-6543 (jlocao4638@gmail.com)
FRIENDS HELPING FRENDS:
If you are in need of temporary assistance or medical equipment, we want you to
know that we care. God has His hand in this ministry, sees your need, and wants you
to receive this assistance through Friends Helping Friends. Please do not hesitate to
call co-coordinator:
Sue Nelson—330-832-2999You can also read
