Christmas Eve Service
Festive Eucharist, Rite 2
December 24, 2014
10:30 PM Worship
St. Andrew’s
Episcopal Church
Stillwater, Oklahoma
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Organ Voluntary
Prelude on “In dulci jubilo”
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– Marcel Dupré
Choir Anthem
“Masters in this Hall”
– David Willcocks
Masters in this hall, hear ye news today
Brought from over sea, and ever I you pray:
Refrain: Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell sing we clear!
Holpen are all folk on earth, born is God’s Son so dear:
Nowell! Nowell! Nowell! Nowell sing we loud!
God today hath poor folk raised and cast adown the proud.
Going o’er the hills, through the milk-white snow,
Heard I ewes bleat while the wind did blow:
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Shepherds many an one sat among the sheep,
No man spake more word than they had been asleep:
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Shepherds should of right leap and dance and sing,
Thus to see ye sit is a right strange thing:
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Quoth these fellows then, “To Bethl’em town we go,
To see a mighty lord lie in manger low”:
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This is Christ the Lord, Masters, be ye glad!
Christmas is come in, and no folk should be sad:
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Hymn 100
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Congregation
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Choir Anthem
“In the bleak midwinter”
– Harold Darke (1888-1976)
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan.
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone.
Snow had fallen snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, Heav’n cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain;
Heav’n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter, a stable place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Enough for Him, Whom cherubim worship night and day,
A breast full of milk, and a mangerful of hay,
Enough for Him, whom angels, fall down before,
The ox and ass and camel which adore.
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.
Yet what I can I give Him, give my heart.
– Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
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Hymn 78
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Congregation
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Choir Anthem
“There Is No Rose”
– John Joubert
There is no rose of such virtue
As is that rose that bare Jesu:
Alleluia.
For in this rose contained be
Heaven and earth in little space:
Res miranda. (A wondrous thing)
By that rose we may well see
There be one God in Persons Three:
Pares forma. (Of equal form)
Then leave we all this worldly mirth
And follow we this joyous birth:
Transeamus. (Let us follow.)
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Hymn 87
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Congregation
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Choir Anthem
“Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day”
– David Willcocks
Tomorrow shall be my dancing day:
I would my true love did so chance
To see the legend of my play,
To call my true love to my dance.
Refrain
Sing, O my love;
This have I done for my true love.
Then was I born of a virgin pure,
Of her I took fleshly substance;
Thus was I knit to man’s nature,
To call my true love to my dance.
Refrain
In a manger laid and wrapped I was,
So very poor, this was my chance,
Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass,
To call my true love to my dance.
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Organ Voluntary
Prelude on “In dulci jubilo”
– J.S. Bach
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The Processional: Hymn 83
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The Opening Acclamation
Blessed be God: [ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
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The Collect for Purity
lmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you
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no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration
of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your
holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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“Glory to God in the Highest”
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The Collect of the Day
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The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the
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true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on
earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy
Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Readings from Holy Scripture
Isaiah 9:2-7
A Reading from the Book of Isaiah.
he people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived
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in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. You have multiplied
the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at
the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their
burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you
have broken as on the day of Midian. For all the boots of the tramping
warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the
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fire. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon
his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there
shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will
establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time
onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Psalm 96
Sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.
Sing to the Lord and bless his Name;
proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations
and his wonders among all peoples.
For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;
he is more to be feared than all gods.
As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;
but it is the Lord who made the heavens.
Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence!
Oh, the power and the splendor of his sanctuary!
Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples;
ascribe to the Lord honor and power.
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name;
bring offerings and come into his courts.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness;
let the whole earth tremble before him.
Tell it out among the nations: “The Lord is King!
he has made the world so firm that it cannot be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad;
let the sea thunder and all that is in it;
let the field be joyful and all that is therein.
Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy
before the Lord when he comes,
when he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness
and the peoples with his truth.
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Titus 2:11-14
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A Reading from the Letter of Paul to Titus.
or the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to
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renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives
that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope
and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and
purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
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Hymn 94
Stanzas 1-4 before the Gospel; stanzas 5-6 afterwards.
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Luke 2: 1-20
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke.
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the
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world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken
while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be
registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea,
to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the
house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he
was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time
came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and
wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was
no place for them in the inn.
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch
over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and
the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the
angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see-- I am bringing you good news
of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a
Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find
a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there
was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said
to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken
place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and
found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. When they saw
this, they made known what had been told them about this child; and all who
heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured
all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been
told them.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
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The Sermon
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The Nicene Creed
Let us reaffirm our faith.
believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of
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and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the
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Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our
salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy
Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made
man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he
suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in
accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is
seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the
Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the
Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look
for the resurrection [ of the dead, and the life of the world to
come. Amen.
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The Prayers of the People
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. Silence
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are
alone.
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
For Katharine our Presiding Bishop, Edward our Bishop, Jim and Jeff our
priests; and all bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
The people may offer their prayers, either silently or aloud
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
The people may offer their prayers, either silently or aloud
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We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
We pray for all who have [ died, that they may have a place in your eternal
kingdom.
The people may offer their prayers, either silently or aloud
Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion
forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left
undone; and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve
you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy on you, [ forgive you all your sins through our
Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the
Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace
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The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
The People exchange a sign of peace with one another.
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Greetings & Announcements
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The Offertory
Walk in love as Christ loved us and gave himself for us,
an offering and sacrifice to God.
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Offertory Anthem
Quittez, Pasteurs (Come, Leave Your Sheep)
French Traditional Carol
– arr. by John Rutter
Come, leave you sheep, your ewes with lambs afeeding.
O shepherds hear our message of good cheer;
No longer weep;
The angel tidings heeding, to Bethlehem away!
Our Lord, our Lord,
Our Lord is born this happy day!
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He lieth there within a lowly manger;
An infant poor, he languisheth full sore.
God’s loving care
Has saved us all from danger and brought us to his fold;
Now own, now own
His faithful love revealed of old.
Ye sages three, arrayed in royal splendor,
Your homage pay; a king is born this day.
The star ye see
Its radiance must surrender before our Sun most bright;
Your gifts, your gifts
Your gifts are precious in his sight.
Come, Holy Ghost, of blessings source eternal,
Our souls inspire with thy celestial fire;
The heav’nly host
Praise Christ the Lord supernal and sing the peace on earth
God gives, God gives,
God gives us by his holy birth.
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Presentation of our Alms & Oblations
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The Great Thanksgiving
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The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
t is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks
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to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Because you gave
Christ, your only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of
the Holy Spirit, was made perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his
mother; so that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive
power to become your children.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and
with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the
glory of your Name:
“Holy, Holy, Holy Lord”
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The People kneel, as they are able, or sit.
oly and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself,
and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death,
you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our
human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and
Father of all.
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He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience
to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus
Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave
it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for
you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave
it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new
Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of
praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we
offer you these gifts.
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood
of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify
us [ also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in
unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints
into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and with him, and in
him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty
Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
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The Lord’s Prayer
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us,
we are bold to say,
ur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy
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kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread. And Forgive us our trespasses, as
we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
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The Breaking of the Bread
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The Invitation
The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that
Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
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The Communion of the People
All persons who seek God are welcome at the Altar Rail to receive the Bread
and Wine of Holy Communion. To receive the Bread, extend your palms,
crossed and upward. *Gluten-free wafers are available; make your request
known to the Priest administering the Bread. To receive the Wine, either
assist in guiding the cup to your lips, or leave the Bread in your hands and
the lay minister will dip it in the Wine and place it upon your tongue. To
receive only a blessing, cross your arms over your chest.
Organ Voluntary
The Nativity
– Jean Langlais
A tone poem with sections depicting The Crèche,
The Angels, The Shepherds, The Holy Family.
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Choir Anthem
Rocking
Czech carol
– arr. David Willcocks
Little Jesus, sweetly sleep, do not stir; We will lend a coat of fur.
We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you:
See the fur to keep you warm, Snugly round your tiny form.
Mary’s little baby, sleep, sweetly sleep, Sleep in comfort, slumber deep.
We will rock you, rock you, rock you, We will rock you, rock you, rock you:
We will serve you all we can, Darling, darling little man.
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Hymn 111
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Prayer of Thanksgiving
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Let us pray.
ternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us
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as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you
have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and
Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength
and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of
heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The Blessing
he peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and
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minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son, Jesus Christ our
Lord. And the blessing of God Almighty, the [ Father, the Son and the Holy
Spirit rest upon you this day, and remain with you always. Amen.
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Hymn 96
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The Dismissal
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rant, O Lord God, that what we have heard with our ears, and said and
sung with our lips, we may believe in our hearts, and practice in our lives;
for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.
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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Postlude
Toccata on “Joy to the World”
– Martin Setchell
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The Christmas Flowers, Greenery, and Music Donors.
BILL & ROBERTA ARMSTRONG
In thanksgiving for Jamie and Bill.
MARJORY JONES
In memory of Jody.
ALAN & RENEE BODINE
In thanksgiving for Jennifer & Brent, Heather & Donnie,
Madison, Christian, and the Altar Guild.
JASON KIESPERT
In thanksgiving for LeRoy Coffman.
JANE & DAVID BOSSERMAN
In memory of Richard, Ruby & Donald Bosserman, and
Zachary Hooper.
BILLY & ANNE BOWEN
In memory of Jennifer Briggs; and in thanksgiving for
Miranda & Gracelynn.
MARY BRYANS & FAMILY
WILLIAM & ELIZABETH COOK
In memory of Henry & Nancy Cook.
AMY & DINAH COX
In thanksgiving for Joyce Cox, and the support she has
received from the people of St. Andrew's.
SCOTT & KAREN DEAN
BILL & BARBARA DUNN
In memory of David & Hazel Hartley, and Edith Dunn. In
thanksgiving for all who serve God with heart and voice.
THE LADIES FARR
In thanksgiving for all our many blessings, especially for our
church family.
CHARLES & CAROL FOREMAN
In memory of Bob & Bernice, Chester & Bea, Barry, Naomi &
Bob. In thanksgiving for Debi & Family, Craig & Family.
GERRY FRANK
JOHN & LYNN FRANZMANN
In memory of John's dad, John Richard, and Lynn's brother,
Neal, and sister, Janet. In thanksgiving for the birth of our
Savior, Christ the Lord.
R.E. GRAALMAN , JR .
In thanksgiving for talented musicians in the
Staines-Graalman families, St. Andrew's Choir, and the
Stillwater Chamber Singers.
BECKY LADEWIG
In memory of her sister, Sandra Ingram.
RICHARD & DEBORAH LINDLEY
In thanksgiving for our family and friends.
FLOYD & CAROL LOFTISS
In thanksgiving for Gerry, Margaret, and the Choir.
CHRIS & PAT LOWE
In thanksgiving for life and love.
STEVE & JOAN MC KEEVER
In thanksgiving for Katie, Justin, Claire, Alison, Elizabeth.
TERRY & MARTHA MILLER
In memory of Howard, Betty, Barbara, Eric, and Howard. In
thanksgiving for Steve, Amy, Emily, Lauren, Tyler, Hannah,
Anderson, Regan, Parker, Hudson, Dean, Greg, Sarah,
Morgen, and Brett.
JOE & BETTY MIZE
In grateful thanksgiving for the life of our daughter, Kelly Jean
Mize.
THE MOSIER -HESKETH FAMILY
In memory of Joe Greene & Dixie Mosier-Greene, David &
Erma Hesketh, Osmani Chicas, Lora Mosier, and Evie Greene.
BRILEY , ABBEY , SAMUEL PARSONS
In thanksgiving for Nguni, Rusty, Nana, Grandpa Johnny.
ARTHUR & JO ANN RAY
In memory of Jerome, Beverly, Joseph, Emma, and Darrell. In
thanksgiving for Family.
PETER C. ROLLINS
In memory of Susan E. Rollins.
BRENT & JENNIFER (BODINE ) SETTLEMYER
In memory of Phil & Lois Bodine. In thanksgiving for Alan &
Renee Bodine.
KIPP & CHRIS SLICKER
In thanksgiving for Leon & Margaret Wood.
ANNE HACKER
In memory of my parents, my son Wendell, Patrick, Sue
Carolyn. In thanksgiving for St. Andrew's family and my
wonderful family and friends.
JERRY & SANDY SUTHERLAND
In thanksgiving for our Children and Grandchildren.
REV . MARY HILEMAN
In memory of my parents: Ralph and Esther Hileman.
SUZAN TACKETT
In memory of Jim Tackett, and my precious Shane.
HEIDI HOART
In memory of Bob Rower.
In thanksgiving for Rebecca & Eric.
CELIA VANDEGRIFT
In memory of James R. Vandegrift. In thanksgiving for my
children, Jim, Karen, Leigh, and Bob.
DEBI HODSON
In memory of Clarke.
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In memory of Shirley Stotts.
KERMIT & BETTE INGHAM
In thanksgiving for our church family.