St. Timothy’s Episcopal ChurchSignal Mountain, Tennessee

The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

December 24, 2014, 10:00 p.m.

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The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus ChristFestival Celebration of The Holy Eucharist, Rite Two

Christmas Greetings and Welcome The Rev. John Talbird

The Prelude

“What Is This Lovely Fragrance?” arr. Daniel Burton (b. 1944) String Quartet and Harp

Whence is that goodly fragrance flowing, stealing our senses all away? Never the like did come a blowing, shepherds, in flow’ry fields in May. What is that light so brilliant, breaking here in the night across our eyes? Never so bright, the day-star waking, started to climb the morning skies! Bethlehem! there in manger lying, find your Redeemer, haste away, run ye with eager footsteps hieing! Worship the Savior born today. Praise to the Lord of all creation, Glory to God the fount of grace; May peace abide in ev’ry nation, goodwill in all over ev’ry race.

A Poetic Reflection Susan Palo Cherwien (b. 1953)

Et exultavit from Magnificat in D (BWV 243) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Laura Wilkerson, soprano, with String Quartet

. . . and my spirit hath rejoiced in God, my Savior.” (Sung in Latin)

A Poetic Reflection Cherwien

“Gesù Bambino” Pietro A. Yon (1886-1943)arr. Alan J. Hommerding (b. 1956)

Laura Wilkerson, sopranowith String Quartet, Flute, and Organ

When blossoms flowered ’mid the snows Upon a winter night, Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose, The King of Love and Light. The angels sang, the shepherds sang, The grateful earth rejoiced; And at His blessed birth the stars Their exultation voiced. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Again the heart with rapture glows To greet the holy night, That gave the world its Christmas Rose, Its King of Love and Light. Let ev’ry voice acclaim His name, The grateful chorus swell. From paradise to earth He came That we with Him might dwell. Venite adoremus Domi-num. (Tr. from the Italian by Frederick H. Martens, 1874-1932)

Before the service: TALK to God. During the service: LISTEN to God. After the service: TALK to one another!

The prelude opens with an instrumental setting of a traditional French carol, Quelle est cette doeur agréable? “Fra-grance” is symbolic of the presence of the Christ. Lyrics have been provided for your meditation.

St. Luke describes the Annunciation when the angel Gabriel visits Mary to say that she will bear the Son of God. Immediately, Mary sets out to visit her cous-in Elizabeth, pregnant with John the Baptist. Upon her arrival, she delivers what has be-come known as Mary’s song, the Magnificat. This is but a small frag-ment of Bach’s work on this canticle, but it con-tains the exuberant joy which Mary felt at this news.

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The Solemn Proclamation of the Birth of Christ

Many ages after God created the heavens and the earth, when man and woman were formed in God’s own image;long after the great flood, when God set the rainbow in the clouds as a sign of the covenant;twenty-one centuries from the time of Abraham and Sarah;thirteen centuries after Moses led God’s people to freedom;eleven centuries from the time of Ruth and the judges;a thousand years from the anointing of David as king;in the sixty-fifth week as Daniel’s prophecy takes note;in the one hundred ninety-fourth Olympiad;the seven hundred fifty-second year from the founding of the city of Rome;in the forty-second year of the reign of Octavian Augustus;in the sixth age of the world, all earth being at peace,Jesus Christ, eternal God, Son of the eternal Father, willing to hallow the world by his coming in mercy, was born of the virgin Mary in Bethlehem of Judea.Today is the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, God made flesh.

All Stand as lights are raised.

Gathering Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Adeste fideles

The AcclamationPriest Alleluia. To us a child is born.People Come, let us adore him. Alleluia.

Collect for PurityAlmighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you 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.

At the outset of the New Testamant, the Gospel of Matthew opens with “An account of the ge-nealogy of Jesus the Messiah.” The Roman Martyrology for Christ-mas Day goes much fur-ther, containing a for-mal announcement of the birth of Christ in the style of a proclamation. It begins with creation and relates the birth of the Lord to the major events and personages of sacred and secular history. The particular events contained in the proclamation help to situate the birth of Jesus in the context of salva-tion history.

1. 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;

Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord.

2. God from God,Light from Light eternal,

lo! he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;only begotten Son of the Father;

Refrain

3. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,

sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;Glory to God, glory in the highest;

Refrain

4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee,born this happy morning;

Jesus, to thee be glory given;Word of the Father,

now in flesh appearing;

Refrain

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Hymn of Praise Gloria in excelsis Gloria

The Collect of the DayPriest The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Priest Let us pray.

O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the 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 ever-lasting. Amen.

All sitOld Testament Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light;those who lived in a land of deep darkness-- on them light has shined.You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before youas 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

This is one of the most popular French carol tunes, and is associated with “Angels We Have Heard on High” in our hymnal. The text we sing tonight conforms to the traditional Gloria in excelsis Deo, praising the Triune God.

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and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire.For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is namedWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peacefor the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold itwith justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore.The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Silence for reflection

Psalm 96 Es ist ein’ Ros’ entsprungenSung by all, seated.

Psalm 96 is a call to worship addressed to all of creation and all peoples. It extols God’s work of creation; God’s honor, majesty, might, and glory; and God’s righteous, faithful, and truthful rule. The praise of God is to be expressed not only by people but also by the heavens, the earth, the sea, rural landscapes, and trees. This para-phrase is set to a Ger-man carol tune from the Rhineland. The tune may have originated as early as the 14th or 15th centuries.

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The Epistle Reading: Titus 2:11-14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to 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.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Silence for reflection

Sequence Hymn “Joy to the World, The Lord is Come!” Antioch

The Holy Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Clergy The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be regis-tered. 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

The marriage of hymn text and tune is always an interesting study. With this hymn, the Episcopalians lost the contest! Since the 19th century, Isaac Watts’ text was married to Richmond (see Hymn 72), but, finally, with The Hymnal 1982, the Episcopal Church ad-opted Antioch, which was the match preferred by most other denom-inations. In this text, Isaac Watts (1674-1748) paraphrases Psalm 98 in the language of the New Testament. This tune may have appeared be-fore Handel wrote Mes-siah, but it opens with the same chords that begin the chorus “Lift Up Your Heads.”

1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!Let earth receive her king;

let ev’ry heart prepare him roomand heav’n and nature sing,and heav’n and nature sing,

and heav’n and heav’n and nature sing.

2. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!Let all their songs employ,

while fields and floods, rocks hills, and plainsrepeat the sounding joy,repeat the sounding joy,

repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

3. No more let sin and sorrow grownor thorns infest the ground;

he comes to make his blessings flowfar as the curse is found,far as the curse is found,

far as, far as the curse is found.

4. He rules the world with truth and graceand makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousnessand wonders of his love,and wonders of his love,

and wonders, wonders of his love.

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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 trea-sured 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.

Clergy The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Sermon The Rev. John TalbirdSilence for reflection

All standThe Nicene Creed

Clergy begins,We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We 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 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.

The people may stand or kneel.

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The Prayers of the People

Intercessor Let us bring our prayers for the church, all creation, and the needs of the world before God.

God of might, send forth from your church messengers to bring good news and to announce your salvation, so all people may know the hope of eternal life. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

God of creation, enlighten your people to be good stewards of your creation, so that seas roar, the fields exult, and the trees sing their praises to God. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

God of peace, raise up leaders throughout the earth committed to peace, so all people may live in safety. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

God of consolation, guard the unemployed, the homeless, the elderly, the young, and the sick. Keep them in your care, that they may rejoice and give thanks to your name. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

God of grace, show us your glory through the mystery of the Word made flesh, so all in our congregation may come to greater knowledge of your truth. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

God of salvation, we give you thanks for all who are are made saints through the waters of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Sustain us in faith until the day we join the angels offering full and perfect praise with all your holy people before the throne of your Son. Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Priest Rejoicing in your glory revealed to the world, we offer these and all our prayers to you, O God of our salvation, through Christ our light.

People Amen.

The PeacePriest The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

Greetings

The Holy CommunionOffertory The Wexford Carol Irish Carol

arr. David Hamilton (b. 1955)Laura Wilkerson, soprano

Good people all, this Christmastime, Consider well and bear in mind What our good God for us has done, In sending his beloved Son. With humble hearts we all should pray To God with love this Christmas Day; In Bethlehem upon that morn There was a blessed Messiah born. With thankful heart and joyful mind, The shepherds went the babe to find, And as God’s angel had foretold, They did our Saviour Christ behold. (traditional English and Irish)

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All stand

The Presentation Hymn “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” Cranham

Incense gathers the people together as their prayers rise to God like smoke rising before us. The thurifer, bearing the incense, bows to the people to invite them into this gathering. The people bow in acceptance. After the thurifer censes the people and bows again, the people respond with a bow of thanks.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharist Prayer D

Priest The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Priest Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Presider proceedsIt is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light inaccessible from before time and for ever. Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to rejoice in the splendor of your radiance. Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence, they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you, and glorify your Name, as we sing

1. In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron,

water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow,

snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter,

long ago.

2. Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;

heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign: in the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed

the Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.

3. Angels and archangels may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim

thronged the air; but his mother only, in her maiden bliss,

worshiped the beloved with a kiss.

4. 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.

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Sanctus S-130 Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

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The Presider continuesWe acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all your creatures. When our dis-obedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole creation new.

And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.

When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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 remem-brance of me.”

Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption. Recalling Christ’s death and his descent among the dead, proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise you and we bless you.

Presider and PeopleWe praise you, we bless you,we give thanks to you,and we pray to you, Lord our God.

PresiderLord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people, the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise of your Name.

Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

And grant that we may find our inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs, with Timothy, and all the saints who have found favor with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever. Amen.

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 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.

The Breaking of the Bread The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

“Lamb of God” Greensleeves Sung by all

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The Invitation

The Communion

The bread and the cup are given to the communicants with these words.

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. Amen.

Music During Communion

“Carol of the Birds” (a traditional Bas-Quercy carol) arr. DicieLaura Wilkerson, soprano, with Harp and Violin

Whence comes this rush of wings afar, following straight the Noel star? Birds of the woods in wond’rous flight Bethlehem seek this holy night. “Tell us, ye birds, why come ye here, into this stable, poor and dear?” “Hast’ning, we seek the newborn King, and all our sweetest music bring.” Angels in heaven, Birds of the sky, Come where the Song of God doth lie; Christ on earth with man doth dwell, Join in the shout, “Noel, Noel!”

“O Little Town of Bethlehem” St. LouisSung by all

1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by;

yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;

the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

2. For Christ is born of Mary;and gathered all above,

while mortals sleep, the angels keeptheir watch of wondering love.

O morning stars, togetherproclaim the holy birth!

and praises sing to God the King,and peace to men on earth.

Though he was famed during his lifetime as a great preacher, no ser-mon Phillips Brooks ever preached has been heard or read by as many people as have sung this carol he wrote in December 1868 for the Sunday School chil-dren of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. The tune was composed specif-ically for this text by Louis Redner, organist and superintendent of the Sunday School at Trinity Church.

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“O Little Town of Bethlehem” continued . . .

3. How silently, how silently,the wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human heartsthe blessings of his heaven.

No ear may hear his coming,but in this world of sin,

where meek souls will receive him,still the dear Christ enters in.

4. O holy Child of Bethlehem.descend to us, we pray;

cast out our sin and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angelsthe great glad tidings tell;

O come to us, a bide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

Carol by Candlelight “Silent Night, Holy Night” Stille NachtSung by all

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

Post Communion Prayer

Priest Let us pray.

We give you thanks, O God, that in this bread and cup of Christ’s very life, you give us food for our journey. As you led the magi by a star, as you brought the holy family home again, guide us on the way unfolding before us. Wherever we go, may our lives proclaim good news of great joy in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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All stand.

The Christmas Blessing

Celebrant May the Word that Mary brought to birth carry you into new and abundant life. Amen.  May the Word that Joseph cradled in his arms enfold you with love and strength. Amen.  May the Word that angels proclaimed in song bring harmony to our world. Amen.  And the blessing of almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Sending Hymn “Go, Tell It on the Mountain” Go Tell It

Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere;

go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born!

1. While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night,

behold, throughout the heavens there shone a holy light.

Refrain

2. The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth rang out the angel chorus

that hailed our Savior’s birth.

Refrain

3. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born,

and God sent us salvation that blessèd Christmas morn.

Refrain

Like other material from oral traditions, 19th-century African American spirituals flourished without be-ing written down. Their refrains were their most stable parts, and narra-tive stanzas were often improvised to fit. These Nativity stanzas attempt to recall that tradition.

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The DismissalThe Deacon dismisses the people.People Thanks be to God.

Voluntary In dulci jubilo (BWV 729) J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

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FEATURED MUSICIANS

Gail Chapman, percussion

Tammy Hobbs, viola

Rachael McFarlane, violin

Eric Reed, cello

Sue Ann Reinisch, harp and flute

Alexandra Ricks, violin

Laura Wilkerson, soprano

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Christmas Flowers, 2014The flowers in the Church and Chapel this Christmas are given:

To the glory of God and in thanksgiving forOur children, Joshua & Cybelle, by Paul and Dominique Gable.Our children, Craig, Emily, and Scott, and our grandchildren,

Sawyer, Jackson, Georgia, and Gilly, by Stephen and Margaret Smith.The gift of good health for Alice Mitchell, by Stephen and Margaret Smith.

Ms. Betty, who does so much for so many, Charlotte Critser.Molly Preston, the Critser Family.

Our family, Gary & Charlotte Critser.For family and friends, by Jan BeVille.

Our children, Kate, Beth, and Beau, by Sarah and Bob McKenzie.All that St. Timothy’s has meant to us for 58 years of marriage, by Dan and Joan Williams.

Our children, grandchildren, and Maxwell Prince Casey, by Judy Martin.Our living family, by Rick and Wilma Sommer.

My children and grandchildren, by Norma Simon.My children and their spouses: Lisa & Tom Pee,

Sally & Greg Quinton, Ralph & Bryce Ewing, by Betty Ewing.The birth of our grandson, Dean William Robinson, by Jim & Jan Stanko.

Friends and family, by Don and Joan Eigenberg.Marrit, Cason, and Gus Faris, by Nora and James Faris.

To the glory of God and in loving memory ofDick & Andy Miles and Janis Miles Kimsey, by Molly & Carol Miles.

Ellie, by Jim & Jan Stanko.William A. Lyman, by Teddie Lyman.

Elmer & Dottie Smith, Ian Mitchell, and Colin Mitchell, by Stephen and Margaret Smith.Our grandfathers, by Bill and Alison Chimley.

Frank Groves, Sr. and Clyde Smith, by Beverley and Frank Groves.C. Ralph Ewing, by Betty Ewing.

My grandchildren: Lauren, Robert, Emily, Robby, Alex, Jacob & Wells, by Betty Ewing.Our parents, grandparents, and our baby, by Don and Joan Eigenberg.

Geraldine Smith and Richard White, by Sam White.Elizabeth Bennett and James Northern, by Smith and Judy Faris.

John & Agnes Sanders Hall and Bob & Molly Impink, by Annie and Jim Hall.Our deceased family members, by Rick and Wilma Sommer.

My husband, James H. Althaus, and our son, Jimmy, by Jo Althaus.Bill Shuart, Ellen Jones, and Elizabeth Chenoweth, by Nora and James Faris.

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Christmas Music, 2014The special music of this Christmas is given:

To the glory of God and in thanksgiving forDavid, Laura, and Dustin, by Bob and Joanne Wood.

Marrit, Cason, and Gus Faris, by Smith and Judy Faris.The Rev. John Talbird, The Rev. Suzanne Burch, and The Rev. Robert Hartmans, by Betty Ewing.

The birthday callers: Jennifer Boyd, Libby Dixon, Betty Ewing, Sandi Pierce,Tonda Rawls, Donna Robinson & Norma Simon, by Betty Ewing.

Our wonderful choirs, Philip Newton, Tarbell Patten & Kathy Tugman, by Betty Ewing.Our wonderful “kids” (Aaron, Kali, Robyn, Parker, and Addi), by Tom and Bobbe Spink.

Our children, Stacey, Taylor, Shelley, and Anna, by Mike and Carol MacKinnon.

To the glory of God and in loving memory ofDick & Andy Miles and Janis Miles Kimsey, by Molly & Carol Miles.

Klaus and Heidi, by Marion Nentwig.Aunt Mareen, Aunt Erica, and Grandma Gable, by Joshua and Cybelle Gable

Bill & Adelaide Chapman, and Mason & Ethel Hutchinson by Bill & Gail Chapman.Our parents and brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Alberson Harrison Johnson, Sr.,

Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Gilbert Smith, Mr. George Thomas Smith, and Mr. Albert Harrison Johnson, Jr., by Anne and Joe Johnson.

Felix G. Miller, by Shirley Miller.Ruth Windom, Harold Head, and John Witherspoon, by David Head & Laura Witherspoon.

Our parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Rowland, Sr., and Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Jones,by Margie and Charlie Rowland.

Bobbie Smith & Sue Groves, by Beverley and Frank Groves.Frank Beamon Martin, Jr. and Frank Beamon Martin, III, by Judy Martin.

Lloyd & Gertrude Arnold & Louis Emrick, by Thelma Lyman.My (Carol’s) father, Jim Coffey, by Carol and Mike MacKinnon.

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+ The hymns and service music are found in The Hymnal (blue book) in the pew racks.

An “S” before a hymn number indicates ser-vice music found at the front of The Hymnal.

+ The Book of Common Prayer (red book), also in the pew racks, contains the form of

the service.

+ All people are invited and encouraged to receive Communion at this altar. At the time

of Communion, please come forward and receive the bread in the palm of your hand; assist the minister by guiding the chalice to

your lips.

+ Hearing devices are available, please ask an usher for assistance.

Clergy and Staff

The. Rev. John TalbirdThe Rev. Robert Hartmans

The Rev. Suzanne BurchPhilip Newton, Director of Music Ministries

Tarbell Patten, Director of ZammarinAmy Sandy, Parish Administrator

Jenna Haines, Secretary and Communications Cary Haney, Bookkeeper

Jabus Braxton, Facilities Manager Susan Laseter, Preschool Director

Dominique Gable, Thrift Shop Manager Linda Gehron, Nursery Supervisor

Jentry Johnson, Breakfast Preparations

Those Who Serve

Eucharistic Ministers: John Boyle, Bill ChealLector: Rob Robinson

Intercessor: Darrington CraneUshers: Frank Groves, Chip Langley, Scott Gaskill

Acolytes: Bethany Burns, Cathy Pyron, Jordan PyronGreeters: Eugenia & Chuck Allderdice

Altar Guild: Wendy Roth, Renee MacCoonLinens: Kitty Kay

Reader of the Poetic Reflections: Gail ChapmanReader of the Christmas Proclamation: Philip Newton

The psalm setting’s text by Scott Soper © 2005 World Library Publications is reprinted by permission under St. Timothy’s License #0982155. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The musical setting by Michael Praetorius is in the public domain.The Sanctus is from The Hymnal 1982 © 1985 Church Pension Fund. It is reprinted by permission through St. Timothy’s OneLicense.net #A-702254. The Gloria and Fraction Anthem arr. Mark Schweizer © St. James Music Press, reprinted here by special license. All other texts are in the public domain.

Keith Barry, Education

April Elkovitch, Evangelism

Leigh Althaus, Stewardship

Dan Durant, Pastoral Care

Ronna-Renee Jackson, Administration

Blake Murchison, Inreach

Joe Johnson, Buildings and Grounds

Bob Wood, Worship

Vestry 2014David Head, Senior Warden

Josh Powers, Junior Warden

Sarah McKenzie, Clerk

Sharon Hamrick, Treasurer

Uno Avisto, Outreach