CHRISTMAS EVE 2023 | A Festival Service of Lessons and Carols | St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa

#StAndrewsOttawa #PresbyterianChurch #ChristmasEve #Carols WORSHIPPING, CARING, GROWING, REACHING OUT, IN THE NAME OF CHRIST St. Andrew’s is a community that gathers together from all across the city of Ottawa, and around the world. We worship each week on Sundays at 10:30 am and our services can be joined online. Whether you are visiting from out of town, looking for a new church home, or simply curious to learn more about St. Andrew’s, please visit our website to find out more: https://www.standrewsottawa.ca/im-new ONLINE DONATIONS: https://www.standrewsottawa.ca/one-ti... Your financial gift will help host worship services, offer people pastoral care, provide gathering places for community organizations, share God’s word and so much more. Your generosity is a blessing. _________________ CHRISTMAS EVE — A FESTIVAL SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS DECEMBER 24, 2023 — 10:00 PM Organ Voluntaries Introit | God is with us - John Tavener (1944-1913) (soloist: Michael Carty) Opening Hymn | Once in Royal David's city Words by Cecil F. Alexander (1818-1895) Music by H. J. Gauntlett (1805-1876). Descant and last verse arrangement by M. Larkin Call to Worship and Words of Welcome Prayers of Approach, Confession & The Lord's Prayer WE HEAR GOD'S WORD First Reading Isaiah 9:2-7 Anthem | For unto us a child is born - G. F. Handel (1685-1758) Second Reading | Luke 1:26-37 Anthem | Ave Maria - Anton Bruckner (1824-1896) Third Reading Matthew 1:18-25 Carol | In the bleak midwinter - Gustav Holst (1874-1934), arr. M. Larkin (soloists: Gabriel Delannoy, Manon Veselovsky) Hymn | Hark! The herald angels sing Words by Charles Wesley (1707-1788) Music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Descant and last verse arr. M. Larkin Fourth Reading | Luke 2:1-17 Carol | The little road to Bethlehem - Michael Head (1900-1976) Hymn | Silent night Words translated from the German (Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848) Music by Franz Gruber (1787-1863), arr. M. Larkin Fifth Reading | Luke 2:8-20 Carol | The Sussex Carol - Traditional English, arr. David Willcocks (1919-2015) WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD Lighting of the Christ Candle Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession, and Invitation to the Offering Special Christmas Offering 2023: www.standrewsottawa.ca/one-time-gifts The Community Laundry Co-op - Local appeal. A charitable co-operative that provides accessible and affordable self-service laundry for low-income and isolated families and individuals, and serves as a valuable support network for its members. The Kenora Fellowship Centre - National appeal. A place for people facing homelessness and poverty to feel safe. The Marco Depestre Foundation - International appeal which supports projects to foster positive changes in the lives of rural residents of Haiti. Offertory Hymn | The First Nowell Words and Music from an 18th century English source, arr. Dan Forrest (b. 1978) Benediction Closing Hymn | O come, all ye faithful Words by F. Oakeley (1802-80), W. T. Brooke (1848-1917), and others. Melody by J. F. Wade (1711-1786), arr. David Willcocks Closing Voluntary Participating in tonight's service The Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock, Minister Readers: Jide A, Janet B, Peter L Ushers: Janet B, John B, Nancy J Ringing the Bell: Maila G The Choir of St. Andrew's Church Matthew Larkin, Organist and Custodian of Music Eva Hassell and Nick Cochrane, co-conductors Nick Cochrane, trumpet _________________ LIVE-STREAMED | DECEMBER 24, 2023 St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Ottawa 82 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA CONNECT WITH OUR CHURCH ►► Web: https://www.standrewsottawa.ca ►► YouTube:    / @standrewspresbyterianottawa   ►► Facebook:   / standrewsottawa   ►► Music as Sanctuary Concert Series:    / @standrewsottawa-concerts