Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
December 24, 2014
7:00 & 9:00 pm In the Sanctuary
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.
We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only,
who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
Preludes by Brass and Pipe Organ
Choral Introit “Sing We Now of Christmas”
Christmas Greeting
FRENCH CAROL
Rev. Tom Moore
*Processional Carol
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
ADESTE FIDELES
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!
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;
O sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him!
O come, let us adore Him-Christ, the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n: Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore Him!
O come, let us adore Him!
O come, let us adore Him-Christ, the Lord!
*Prayer of Adoration
Rev. Carolyn Cranston
*Carol
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
MENDELSSOHN
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 angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come, offspring of the Virgin’s womb:
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Hail, the heavenly 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 man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.
Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”
Scripture Isaiah 9:2-7
Rev. Tom Moore
Carol
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”
CAROL
It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold;
“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,
From heav’n’s all gracious King!”
The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.
Still thro’ the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled,
And still their heav’nly music floats o’er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hov’ring wing,
And ever o’er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing.
And ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow,
Look now! for glad and golden hours comes swiftly on the wing:
O rest beside the weary road and hear the angels sing.
For lo, the days are hast’ning on, by prophets seen of old,
When with the ever circling years shall come the time foretold,
When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling,
And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.
Scripture Reading
Luke 2:1-20
Kevin Vinay, Director of Youth
Anthem “O Holy Night”
Christmas Prayer
CANTIQUE DE NOEL
Rev. Carolyn Cranston
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is
the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Call for the Offering
Christmas Mission Offering
Please make a difference in the lives of others throughout this coming year
by supporting the Christmas Mission Offering.
Place your gift in a green Christmas envelope in the pew
Thank you for making a difference!
Offertory Anthem
“King of Glory, Christ is Born”
John Purifoy
*Carol Response
“Joy to the World”
ANTIOCH
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.
Joy to the world! The Savior reigns; let us our songs employ,
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sin and sorrow grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground.
He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.
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.
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
Rev. Tom Moore
Christmas Message
Rev. Mark Whitsel, Lead Pastor
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Lighting of the Christmas Candles
Carol
“Silent Night” (See back page)
(Please remain seated.)
STILLE NACHT
Benediction
Please extinguish candles & remain in the pew until dismissed by an usher.
Recessional
Festival Prelude on “Joy to the World”
Joyce Jones
*Please stand if you are able.
Please leave all poinsettias until after the
9:00 pm Christmas Eve Service.
You may take one then or pick it up in the office
on or after Dec. 29.
Take only the live poinsettias,
not the silk ones. Thank you!
Reflections on Christmas Eve:
PLEASE JOIN US!
If you do not have a church home, we would love to have you worship here with
us. Our traditional worship service, using choir and organ, is at 9:30 am in the
Sanctuary. At 11:00 am in the Great Room we have a contemporary worship
service with a band. Childcare and classes for children are at both service
times. Everyone is invited to participate in the following ministries:
“Believe”
Based in Scripture, “Believe” is guiding us in how to think, act, and be like
Jesus. Our preaching is based on this study. It answers three driving questions:
• What do I believe?
• What should I do?
• Who am I becoming?
Small and Large group meetings on Monday and Thursday evenings, and
Thursday mornings. Call the office for times.
Music Ministry
We have opportunities for your musical talents to be used. Our Adult Chancel
Choir, that sings at the 9:30 am worship service, meets weekly on Thursdays,
7:30-9:00 pm in the Music Room. For anyone who plays an instrument,
contact Jonathan in the office and we will include you in our line-up.
Children’s Choir
Age 4 through 5th grade meet on Mondays from 6:00 - 6:45 pm in the Music
Room. For more information, call Jonathan at 412-655-2000 x129.
Children’s Ministry
Parents: your kids will love our Sunday programs all year-round! Children in
Worship from 9:30 -10:30 am and Children’s Church from 11:00 am-Noon.
Olympian program meets on Mondays, 6:45 - 8:15 pm from September
through April and is for PS-5th grade.
Youth Ministry
Sunday morning program using the church-wide “Believe” curriculum. Meet
in the Youth Room at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings to grow in your faith. From
October - May, our dynamic youth ministry will challenge your 6th-12th graders.
Throughout the year they can participate in Bible Studies, small groups, and
retreats. Contact Debbie at 412-655-2000 x131.
Middle School Youth
After School Program: Tuesdays, 2:30 - 4:00 pm Complete homework,
watch cartoons, play appropriate video or gym games.
CrossOver: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
High School Youth
CrossOver: Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm.
Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church
199 Old Clairton Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15236
412-655-2000
www.phcpc.com
Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church
199 Old Clairton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236
www.pleasanthillschurch.com
To contact a member of our staff, call 412-655-2000 and ask for the extension listed.
To send email, unless otherwise noted, use the person’s first name, followed by
@pleasanthillschurch.com
Head of the Church:
Jesus Christ
Administrative Staff
Donna Morgan
Joyce Scott
Linda Stout
Jackie Eby
Church Administrator
Financial Administrator
Administrative Assistant
Assisting in the Business Office
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Children’s Ministries
Debbie Sauter, Elder
Interim Director
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Facilities
Bill Rust
Karen Monath
Vi Jones
Warren Scheifele
Director
Assistant Director
Evening Facilities
Evening Facilities
Minister
The Congregation
Mother’s Day Out
Erin Pilarski
Coordinator
The MDO direct number is 412-655-4219
Pastors
Mark Whitsel
Carolyn Cranston
Preschool
Joan Johnston
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no church e-mail/phone
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Lead Pastor
Temporary Associate Pastor
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Director
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Worship/Music Ministries
Jonathan Wooding
Director
Mike Meiers
Contemporary Worship Leader
Jeanne Hutchison
Administrative Assistant
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Youth Ministries
Kevin Vinay
Debbie Tobias
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Director
Administrative Assistant
"Silent Night"
STILLE NACHT
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.
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia.
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.
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!