❖ Please stand as you are able

Bold Text is spoken by everyone

Please pass and sign the friendship folders.

Macy Vermillion and Sophie Vermillion

Fran, Bryan, David, Anne, Sophia, and Ty Scearce Glory to God in the highest! Alleluia! Amen!

Cathy Bernhard ...................................Milton Bernhard, Sarah Huntley, Mary Guest

Charlene Stansbury .............................................................................. Dan Stansbury

Helen Green ................................................................................................Bill Green

Andrea Murdoch ...............................................................Kay and John VanderHout

The Graham Family ......................................................................... Michael Graham

Barbara Symons ...................................................................................... Ron Symons

The Bellis-Squires Family ........................................................................ Loved Ones

The Viestenz Family ................................................................................ Jane Murray

Geri Mitchell ........................................................................................... Bill Mitchell

The Scearce Family .......................................................... Bob Scearce, John Scearce

Sharon Baker ............................................................................................ Loved Ones

Bruce Armstrong ................................................................................ Jean Armstrong

Lyle and Judy Chadwick ................................................. Jack Erbeau, Sue Chadwick

Steve and Marie Bird..................................................................... Angela Grace Bird

David and Ruthann Marquis ...................................................... Shirley Jean Howard

Poinsettias honoring and in memory of loved ones are available to take home after worship.

8060 SW Brentwood Street, Portland, Oregon 97225 503.292.3537 www.valleycommunity.org

Rev. Jeff Binder.................................................................... Pastor

Rev. Chuck Falconer and Rev. Jenny Hale ...... Pastoral Associates

David Jimerson ................................................... Minister of Music

Bob Hinson ............................................................ Organist/Pianist

Anne Scearce ..................... Director of Valley Christian Preschool

Donna Carlson .............................. Director of Children’s Ministry

Marshall Lauck .................................... Director of Youth Ministry

Amy Rheingans ................. Director of Youth & Children’s Music

Angela Graham ...................... Publication & Office Administrator

AmyAnn Green ................................................. Business Manager

Alex Mendoza ................................................. Building Custodian

❖ 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.

❖ Psalm 96 Say among the nations, “The LORD is king! The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. The LORD will judge the peoples with equity.” Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it. Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD; for the LORD is coming, for the LORD is coming to judge the earth. The LORD will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with truth.

You are invited to remain seated to conclude worship with the postlude.

❖ Joy to the World Nº 134

Isaiah 9:1-2 Old Testament, p. 638

Every Valley Handel

Luke Smith, Tenor

Isaiah 9:3-5 Old Testament, p. 638

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Michael Praetorius

Isaiah 9:6-9 Old Testament, p. 638

❖ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Nº 119

Luke 2:1-7 New Testament, p. 58

Christmas Lullaby John Rutter

Luke 2:8-14 New Testament, p. 58

❖ The First Nowell Nº 147

Luke 2:15 New Testament, p. 58

Before the Marvel of this Night Schalk

Do Not Be Afraid Rev. Jeff Binder

O Holy Night Adam Aaron Lange, Tenor

❖ Congregation rising, row by row, as ushers pass ❖

❖ What Child Is This

So bring him incense, gold and myrrh; come, one and all, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him. This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring him laud, the Babe, the son of Mary!

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Still, Still, Still Austrian Carol

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A SPECIAL WELCOME TO ALL NEWCOMERS: we greet you in the name of Jesus Christ! Please fill out a visitor card, located in the pew back, and drop it in the offering plate when it is passed.

PLEASE BRING coats, hats and gloves to the bin outside the Fireside Room before the end of December. These items will help the coat drive for Northwest Children’s Outreach.

END OF YEAR CONTRIBUTIONS must be postmarked by Tuesday, December 31, or received in the offering plate on Sunday, December 29 to be credited towards 2019 giving.

YOUTH GROUP for 6th-12th grades will resume on Wednesdays beginning January 8, 2020.

ONLINE GIVING AVAILABLE: We have partnered with the Presbyterian Foundation to create simple ways to give back to the church through online tithes and offerings. Click on “Give Now” button on the front page of our website (valleycommunity.org) and that will take you to our online donation form.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS: The church office will be closed December 25-27 as well as Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Happy holidays!

VALLEY COMMUNITY YOUTH CHOIRS: Valley has launched its Community Youth Choirs program with an intent to bring in the wider community. For more information or questions, contact Amy Rheingans at amy@valleycommunity.org or visit www.valleyyouthchoirs.org to register.

EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS: Thank you for donating to the Blue Box in the stairwell to Davis Hall. Keep bringing your old prescription glasses and aids; these are taken to Third World Countries and distributed to those who need help seeing.

WE ARE SUPPORTING Grass Roots Food Pantry for the fourth year with our reverse Advent calendar. For those wishing to participate during Advent through Epiphany (January 5), calendars will be available during coffee fellowship for suggested donations. You may also participate by placing something under the tree in the foyer after Christmas through January 5. Thank you from your Mission Committee.

THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE would again like to extend our heartfelt “thank you” to all who have returned their 2020 pledge cards. If you have not yet returned your pledge card, please consider how you might be able to support Valley and its many missions in 2020. Pledge cards can be returned to the church office or in the weekly offering. Additional cards are available in the Narthex or the church office.