GPUC Live - Dec. 24, 2022 - Christmas Eve
Dec 24, 2022 Grosvenor Park United Church Welcome & Passing of the Peace by the Congregational Leader Wahkohtowin, in Nehiyawewin the act of being related to each other- approximately "kinship" or "good relations," (On-line Cree dictionary), “making relations” (Harry Lafond) Shalom, Hebrew: peace, wholeness Salaam, Arabic: peace, wholeness LGBTQQIA+ and ally, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual: The intention is to include all people in our gender and orientation diversities. Lighting of the Advent Wreath Hymn: Come, Come Emmanuel (MV 11, Vs.1,2,5) Words & music: James J. Chepponis, 1995. Words, music & arrangement copyright © 1995 GIA Publications. Used by permission. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Echo Prayer Hymn: O Come All Ye Faithful (VU 60, Vs. 1,3,4) Words: Latin, John Frances Wade, ca. Used by permission. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Prayer Sung Response: Cradle Me in Your Arms (MV 91) English & French Words & music: Bruce Harding, 2000. Words & music copyright ©2000 by Bruce Harding. French paraphrase copyright ©2006 by David Roger Gagnon & David Fines Used by permission. All rights reserved. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Theme Time Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Read by Aly Hartmann (From The Inclusive Bible, copyright © 2007 by Priests for Equality) Special Music: What Child Is This/Child of the Poor Sung by Marty Bembridge & Diane Phillips Words & music: Scott Soper © OCP Publications. Used by permission. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Reflection: Adapted from “The Innkeeper” by Frederick Buechner (Melissa Trebish) Offering Prayers, Jesus Prayer Lighting of the Candles Sung response: MV 71 (refrain) Words: Ruth Duck, 1992. Music: Lori True, 2000. Words © 1992 & music © 2000 GIA Publications. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Hymns: Away in a Manger (VU 69) followed by Silent Night (VU 67) Public Domain. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Transferring the Light Within Us Sending Forth and Blessing Closing Hymn: Joy to the World (VU 59) Words: Isaac Watts, 1719. Music: attrib. George Frederic Handel 1742 All rights reserved. Reprint & Podcast/Streaming permission obtained from One License #624881 Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from OneLicense, license #624881. All rights reserved. Offerings/donations: We are deeply grateful for all gifts of time, talent and financial support. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. You can continue to give through pre-authorized remittance (PAR), or by sending cheques to 407 Cumberland Ave. S., S7H 2L3, online through CanadaHelps (see our web page at www.gpuc.ca) or via e-transfer [email protected] Like us on Facebook by visiting: www.facebook.com/GrosvenorParkUnitedChurch
